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.
- The MOTO 24 i/0 interface
- The Windows 7 PC
- The Solid State Logic Duende
- The KRK ERGO
- The 2 TASCAM Near Field Monitors
- Cubase 5.5
- 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.
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
So, I hope you can see why I call this the heart of my studio.