Ultra Low-Noise Design 16-Input 2/2-Bus Mic/Line Mixer with Premium IMP Mic Preamplifiers and 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor

Extended information

You get all the important elements right here in a 19” form-factor. This compact console offers 12 balanced high-headroom line inputs, 4 INVISIBLE MIC PREAMPs (IMPs), 2 aux sends per channel (1 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications and 1 post fader for internal FX or as external send). You also get an effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mid band plus switchable low-cut filter on all mono channels. The integrated 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 great-sounding VIRTUALIZER presets includes reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, tube distortion and others as well as a 1 kHz test tone generator. There are 2 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility and 2 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing.

Technical specifications

Ultra low-noise ULN design, highest possible headroom, ultra-transparent audio
4 new state-of-the-art, studio-grade IMP “Invisible” Mic Preamps with:
- 130 dB dynamic range for 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling rate inputs
- Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
- Lowest possible distortion 0.0007% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Integrated 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 great-sounding VIRTUALIZER presets including reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, tube distortion, vinylizer and more plus 1 kHz test tone generator
Effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mid band plus switchable low-cut filter on all mono channels
Inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment
12 balanced high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 level selection on stereo channels
State-of-the-art 4580 operational amplifiers provide lowest noise and distortion—better than 4560 op amps
2 aux sends per channel: 1 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 1 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)
Peak LEDs, mute, main mix and subgroup routing switches, solo and PFL functions on all channels
2 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility
2 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing
Main mix outputs with jack and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones and stereo tape outputs
Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix
Tape inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs
Switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
Long-wearing 60 mm logarithmic-taper ALPS® faders and sealed rotary controls
Internal switch-mode power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus lowest possible power consumption for energy saving
Extremely rugged steel construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
Rack mount brackets included
Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system