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TRUE Systems Precision 8 Description
The Precision 8 is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic
performance necessary for the highest quality direct tracking and live sound
applications. It includes a unique combination of features which make it useful
as a complete input system for MDM's, HDR's, and DAW's. Two sonically accurate
discrete FET instrument inputs (DI's) are available for recording or live sound
applications in which realistic, unaffected sound quality is desired. 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.
PRECISION 8 is ideal for location recording due to its 8-channel single rack
unit format, smooth continuous gain controls, useful level metering, and easy
interconnect. The integral MS decoder provides creative spatial image control
that is particularly useful in attaining an exciting stereo image with minimum
effort and microphone repositioning.
With the emphasis shifting to digital audio platforms and modular
configurations, software "plug-ins" are replacing many outboard
signal processors. Other than the microphone itself, the microphone
preamplifier is the most significant analog device remaining in the signal
chain. PRECISION 8, with its sonically pure design, simple-to-use features, and
unparalleled cost/performance value, is the ultimate solution for
state-of-the-art digital recording studios and project studios.
The P8 also comes in an international version, the P8i, which includes a
specially designed external power supply.
TRUE Systems Precision 8 Features
- Eight
highly transparent solid state microphone preamps in a 1 unit rack
configuration
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Challenges the recognized leaders in sonic accuracy and performance
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Built-in M-S (Mid-Side) decoding for creative spatial image control
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Active, high-impedance instrument inputs ("DI's") selectable on two
channels
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5-segment level indicators with peak-hold feature and selectable peak reference
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Smooth continuous gain controls
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Easy interface to MDM's, HDR's, DAW's, or consoles
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Dual DB25/TRS outputs for flexible interconnection
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Elegant, sturdy physical design
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Exceptional cost per channel value
DESIGN APPROACH
PRECISION 8 uses a high-voltage composite architecture with discrete devices
plus integrated circuits. It offers very low noise and distortion as well as
high headroom. The totally balanced dual-servo design eliminates nearly all
capacitors in the audio path and is DC-coupled at the output. All this results
in a very detailed and transparent sound quality which challenges even the most
esoteric microphone preamps.
TRUE Systems Precision 8 Specifications
- Gain
(microphone): +16 to +64 dB
- Gain
(direct input): -4 to +44 dB
- Frequency
Response (gain=40 dB): 1.5 Hz to 500 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
- Maximum
Output Level: +31 dBu
- Maximum
Input Level: +15 dBu
- Input
Impedance (microphone): 5.5 kOhms
- Input
Impedance (direct input): 2 Mohms
- Noise (Rs=0
Ohms): -132 dB e.i.n.
- Slew Rate:
> 40 V/uS
- CMRR
(CMV=+10 dBu): 85 dB
- Crosstalk:
-130 dB
- THD (+26
dBu, 100 kOhm): .0008%
- Power
Requirements: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 44 Watts
- Dimensions
(chassis):
- W=17.4 in.
(442 mm)
D =13.4 in. (341 mm)
H =1.74 in. (44.2mm)
- Knob
extension: 1 in. (25.4 mm)
- Weight:
14.5 lbs. (6.6 kg)
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