SPIRIT
Prototracker 8-Track In-Line Mixer for Digital Multitracking
April
21, 1995Making high-quality recordings of live performances has never been easier with
the introduction of Spirit's new ProTracker eight-channel in-line multitrack recording
mixer. The compact rack-mount console offers an exceptionally simple signal
path for optimum audio quality as well as features that make it an ideal partner
for affordable digital multitracks. Several ProTrackers may be daisy-chained to
allow simultaneous recording on more than eight tracks via its integrated monitor
path. The Spirit mixer also provides simple but effective live mixing facilities
for small bands, allowing both FOH stereo mixing and simultaneous recording. In
recording applications, simple tracking and overdubbing are also straightforward
with ProTracker. ProTracker's mic preamps improve upon Spirit's previously-acclaimed
generations of pre-amp designs. offering a full 60dB of gairi range, the mixer's
inputs can handle everything from low-output dynamic mics to active DI boxes.
In addition to the mic input, complete with switchable phantom power, each channel
has a balanced line input with built-in DI capability for instruments. Direct
channel tape inputs and outputs are switchable for a +4dBu/-l0dBV operation and
allow permanently-wired 'in-out-in' connections to cover the whole recording process
from initial source input to final tape playback and mixdown. ProTracker's
on-board limiter features a variable threshold and is individually switchable
for each channel, so overall recording levels may be set without the worry of
tape clipping. Both the channel insert point and aux send are switchable pre/post
fader and between channel and tape (monitor) path. As with other Spirit desks,
a powerful High-Pass Filter is provided to cut mic popping and stage rumble, while
PFL on channels and stereo returns makes light work of troubleshooting a mix.
With all these facilities housed in a compact 3U rack frame, ProTracker will fit
easily into any location recording or outside broadcast system, and has an integral
universal switching power supply that will allow it to be used with mains supply
voltages from 85 to 264 volts AC or DC. SPIRIT PROTRACKER MAIN FEATURES:
- In-line monitoring signal format--two discrete inputs per channel
- Eight
channels with linear faders
- Expansion sockets for daisy-chaining ProTrackers
- High-quality mic preamp with switchable Phantom Power on every input
-
Balanced line inputs with built-in DI capability for instruments
- Switchable
High-Pass Filter on every channel
- Built-in limiter (300gs attack time), selectable
on every channel
- Insert and aux switchable between channel and monitor paths
- PFL on each channel
- Overload and Limiter indicators on each channel
- Monitor fader and Pan control
- Balanced Tape Send/Return, switchable
between +4dBu and -l0dBv
- Separate pre-fade Insert and Return sockets, eliminating
Y-cables
- Stereo Effects Return with fader and PFL
- Inputs switchable
to mix to allow simultaneous two-track recording without affecting individual
feeds from channels 1-6
- Headphone monitoring of two-track return, Aux 7/8
or Mix
- Solo indicator
- Monitor outputs follow headphone output
- Mix
Output and two-track return accept +4dBu XLRs or -l0dBV RCA phono plugs
- 85-264V
AC or DC operation with internal universal switching power supply
- Rugged
build quality
For
more information, visit their web site at www.spirit-by-soundcraft.co.uk. | 
