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Heart of the studio

Posted by on April 29, 2011

Every studio has its “heart”, which is typically the mixer, or, in some cases, the computer.

Since Lost Highway Studio is considered to be a hybrid studio, I make use of a number of components to record.

  1. The MOTO 24 i/0 interface
  2. The Windows 7 PC
  3. The Solid State Logic Duende
  4. The KRK ERGO
  5. The 2 TASCAM Near Field Monitors
  6. Cubase 5.5
  7. The Behringer MX9000

 

The latter one is the heart of my studio. I could probably do without the mixer, but I decided it is a good recording and mixing tool  and creates the best flexibility for the above mentioned combination of hardware and software.

Behringer MX9000

 

The mixer has a number of features which can be found in the manual here and has a mother load of features such as:

  • 24 additional Mix-B input channels, all with individual 2-band EQ, Level, Pan and Mute
  • Dedicated 4-band EQ with 2 semi-parametric Mid bands offering an extremely wide-swept range from 50 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Up to 6 Aux send busses, all switchable pre/post fader
  • 6 stereo Aux returns with multiple routing options
  • 8 subgroups simultaneously feed 16 multitrack outputs
  • Built-in meterbridge with meters for each channel, subgroup and Main mix, monitoring either the channel or Tape return signal
  • +15 dB gain available on all Aux sends and returns
  • Highest-quality, discrete-balanced Mic preamps with -20 dB pad, Low-cut and 48 V phantom power
  • Balanced Tape inputs/outputs, switchable for -10 dBV or +4 dBu operation
  • Channel, Group and Main mix insert points
  • 100 mm high-precision logarithmic, tapered faders with big console performance
  • Separate solo-in-place and PFL busses available
  • 2-track tape monitoring with multiple routing options
  • 2 separate headphone mixes and Talkback facility with built-in microphone
  • State-of-the-art op-amps for crystal clear audio performance
  • BNC connectors for 12 V gooseneck lights
  • Expander port providing universal 1/4” link facilities to any other console
  • 400-Watt, external 19” power supply with superior transient response
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Rear of the MX9000

 

My MX9000

So, I hope you can see why I call this the heart of my studio.

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