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Analog Inputs:
•Fivetransformer-balancedmic/lineinputs
using Lundahal input transformers, 5 x XLR
connectors
•Dual-stagegainwithseparateinputtrim(up
to72dBofgain)andfader(additional15
dB of gain)
•Selectable48Vphantomonmicorline
level,12Vphantomoptionselectablein
Setup Menu
•Fullyvariablyhigh-passlterswithcom-
poundslopefrom12dBto6dB/octave
•Inputpeaklimitersforeachoftheve
inputs
•Polarityreverseselectableoninputs2&4
Analog Outputs:
•Left/Righttransformer-balancedswitch-
selectablemic/aux/line-leveloutputson
XLR and Hirose 10-pin connectors
•Balancedleft/rightoutputsonTA3connec-
tors, menu selectable mic or line level.
•Unbalancedtape-leveloutputonboth3.5
mm and locking TA3 connectors
•Summedmono,unbalancedmic-levelout-
put on 3.5 mm connector
Digital Output Selection:
•Transformer-balancedAES/EBUoutputson
XLR, four channels, 110 ohm
•AESA-leftXLR,two-channel,sourcese-
lected from Setup Menu
•AESB-rightXLR,two-channel,source
selected from Setup Menu
•High-accuracywordclockgenerator,sup-
portssamplingratesof44.1,48,88.2,and
96 kHz, menu-selectable
Digital Recorder:
•Two-channel,recordsaudiosenttoAESA
•16or24bittwo-channelWAVlewithsam-
pling rate set from digital outputs.
•BroadcastWAVmetadataaddedtoWAV
files
•Compressed,two-channelMP3leselec-
tionof64,128and256kb/s,timecode
written to ID3 tag
•Timecodeinputusedtowritetimecode
value to file metadata
Data Storage
•RemovableSDorSDHCcardmedia,upto
2 TB addressable
•Fixedsyntaxlename,usingdate-time.
extension
•FAT32formatting,unitformatsSDcardsif
theyarenotFAT32format
Powering:
•BatterypoweredfromfourAA(LR6)cells,
acceptsinitialcellvoltagesfrom1.2Vto
1.5V(compatiblewithrechargeablecell
chemistries)
•10–18VDCexternalinput
•Internalandexternalvoltagedisplayedon
output meter using battery check function
Mechanical Construction:
•Class-deningcompactsizeandweight
•53mmx279mmx168mm(HxWxD),
2.1” x 11” x 6.6”
•4.0lbs(1.8kg)with4-AAbatteries
•Aluminum&stainlesssteelchassisfor
exceptional durability and low weight
•Carbonbertopandbottompanelsfor
expectional strength and low weight
•Splash-resistantfrontpanel
•Extensivelytestedforoperationinenviron-
mental extremes
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Portable Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder
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