User guide

Precision 8 OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The PRECISION 8 is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic performance

necessary for the most critical direct tracking and live sound applications. It includes a

unique combination of functions that make it useful as a complete input system for

standalone or PC-based recording systems. And, the PRECISION 8 has special

features that provide the serious musician or recordist with useful tools to get the best

sound more quickly and easily.

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OVERVIEW

In addition to our acclaimed TRUETRUE preamps, PRECISION 8 features two instrument

direct inputs (DI’s) that offer sonic performance previously thought to be available only

with dedicated, high-end DI’s. You’ll get incredible articulation and control for electric

bass, detail and smoothness for stringed instruments and keyboards

The 5-segment peak-hold level metering with selectable peak reference allows rapid

optimization of program levels between the PRECISION 8 and devices to which it is

interfaced. Dual output connections provide easy interconnection as well as the ability to

act as a mic splitter.

PRECISION 8 is ideal for location recording due to its compact, 1U rack size, 8-

channel format, useful level metering and easy interconnect. The integral M/S decoder

provides creative spatial image control and can be particularly useful in attaining an

exciting stereo image with minimum effort and microphone re-positioning. The M-S

microphone technique can be employed effectively in a wide variety of circumstances,

from classical ensemble, to drum kit overheads, to solo vocal or instrument – whenever

accurate capture of the performance and its acoustical space is desired. M-S micing

also eliminates the “hole-in-the-middle” effect.

In addition to the previously mentioned features, the PRECISION 8 includes:

• Both 8-channel DB25 and individual TRS output connections - for easy connectivity.

• Individual Polarity Reverse - to correct polarity inversions caused by mic position or

cable wiring variations.

• Individual Phantom Power (48V) – available on the front panel.