KEY FEATURES
The Most Versatile Channel Strip
Comprehensive channel strip features Focusrite’s ultimate heritage sonic signature including transformer-based mic pre, versatile EQ with two dual-range parametrics, compressor with both transparent VCA and vintage optical circuitry, expander/gate, phase-cancellation de-esser and optional 192kHz/24-bit 2-channel A-D conversion.
Transformer-based Mic Pre with Variable Impedance
The mic pre suits almost all mics including vintage and ‘difficult’ models such as ribbons. Variable impedance can be set for transparency or to highlight special features of the mic, such as presence bumps and rolloffs. Switchable additional inductance adds “air” without EQ.
Four Units in One, Independently Accessible
Use the mic pre, EQ, Dynamics and A-D converter independently, or route them to build powerful simultaneous processors. Re-order different sections to create multiple alternative signal paths.
Powerful Processing Options
Insert HPF, LPF and EQ into the Dynamics sections for frequency-sensitive processing – Listen function lets you audition the side-chain to fine-tune the effect.
Control Over Dynamics
Expander/gate features “hysteresis” setting to avoid chattering on difficult signals. De-esser is based on phase cancellation at the chosen frequency, for more natural sound.
TECH SPECS
We always quote 'real world' performance figures (measured to the AES17 standard). Some companies choose to quote chipset performance, which is misleading, and here's why.
Line
• Gain Range: +10dB to +40dB continuously variable
• Input Impedance: >1M Ohm
Mic
• Gain Range: 0 to +60dB in 10dB steps
• Input Impedance: Variable as follows: 600 Ohm, 1k4 Ohm, 2k4 Ohm, 6k8 Ohm
• EIN: -128dB with 150 Ohm terminating impedance at 60dB of gain
• Noise: -97dBu
• THD: 0.001% with -20dBu 1kHz input and 20Hz?22kHz bandpass filter
Compressor (VCA mode)
• Threshold Range: -28dB to +12dB
• Ratio: 1.5:1 to 10:1
• Slope: Soft knee
• Attack: 100µs to 100ms
• Release: 100ms to 7s, variable or auto (program dependent)
Compressor (Vintage Opto mode)
• Threshold Range: -28dB to +12dB
• Ratio: 1.5:1 to 5:1 in Comp mode, 5:1 to 20:1 in Lim mode
• Slope: Soft knee in Comp mode, Hard knee in Lim mode
• Attack: Fixed
• Release: Fixed
EQ
• Low Pass Filter: 18dB/oct from 400Hz to 22kHz
• High Pass Filter: 18dB/oct from 20Hz to 1k6Hz
• Parametric section is comprised of: Low-mid & Hi-mid parametric, each with continuously variable boost/cut with centre detent, frequency sweep control with two ranges, and fully variable Q. Low-mid frequencies 40Hz to 400Hz (120Hz to 1k2Hz when x3 is pressed). Hi-mid frequencies 600Hz to 6kHz (1k8Hz to 18kHz when x3 is pressed)
• Shelving section is comprised of: High Frequency Shelf: The frequency range steps are 1.5kHz, 3.3kHz, 6.8kHz and 15kHz (2.2kHz, 4.7kHz, 10kHz and 18kHz when Hi Range is engaged). Low Frequency Shelf: The frequency range steps are 20Hz, 56Hz, 160Hz and 460Hz (33Hz, 95Hz, 270Hz and 655Hz when Hi Range switch is engaged)
Gate
• Threshold Range: -40dB to +10dB
• Gate Range: 0 to -80dB
• Attack: switched fast or slow
• Release: 100ms to 5s
• Hold: 20ms to 4s
• Expander Ratio: 0 to 5:1
De-Esser
• Threshold Range: 22dB
• Frequency Range: 2k2 to 9k2
• Ratio at centre frequency: 2:1
Limiter
• Threshold Range: 20dBu
• Ratio: infinite (Brick Wall)
• Attack: Frequency dependent
Weight
• 7.58kg
• 16.7Ibs
Dimensions
• 484mm (W) x 85mm (H) x 250mm (D)
• 19" (W) x 3.5" (H) x 9.8" (D)
Optional A-D Converter Specifications
Output formats (All channels)
• AES/EBU (5V / 110 ohms), S/PDIF (0.8V / 75 ohms)
• ADAT lightpipe (SMUX I/II/IV)
• S/PDIF lightpipe
Bit depth
• 24 bits
AES3 output jitter
• <:500ps, 50Hz-100kHz
• <:400ps, 700Hz-100kHz
Frequency response
• All ranges: 20Hz–20kHz ± 0.3dB (50Hz–16kHz ± 0.1dB)
• 176.4kHz, 192kHz : 16Hz–55kHz ± 0.5dB
THD+n
• –117.5dB A-weighted, audio band-limited, 1kHz, -60dB FS input
• Maximum 0.004% at –1dB FS (1kHz)
• Minimum 0.0008% at –13dB FS (1kHz)
Idle channel noise
• 113.5dB at 44.1kHz, CCIR-weighted, full bandwidth
Crosstalk
• –109dB at 12kHz