The 40-channel 88C-40 Series 88 Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge from Trident Audio is a classically styled, in-line, eight-bus analog console that is artfully constructed for ease of use and workhorse reliability for recording applications. It is designed to fit the modern, high-end facility-whether private, institutional, or professional.
Along with the familiar routing and feel of a classic Trident desk, are the modern refinements that serve to improve functionality, workflow, and performance specifications. For example, integration with outboard processors and mic pre s like the 500 format, is provided by means of a switchable input. This bypasses the channel preamp circuitry and allows for insertion of external signal sources directly to the channel equalizer.
The Trident s equalization is plentiful. It is available on the channel, monitor, effects returns, and group sections. Other features include: options for VU metering, transformer I/O, automation, short loading, and channel configurations exceeding 40 inputs. In addition, features found throughout the 88 console makes for a straightforward and powerful sound. With many styles, preferences, and methods of recording, this board can be pushed hard.
With 27 dB of headroom, the 88 console is built to be pushed hard and to sound huge. This is a feature found in the series 80 consoles and the 88 carries that tradition forward. Finally, the 88C-40 Series 88 Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge was created with all of this in mind, so that you can use it to make great sounding tracks.
Fully Modular Design
The Trident 88 is built from the ground up to be a rugged and reliable console, easy to build, and equally easy to maintain. The 88 is designed so that the entire console can be serviced with a single screw driver. Motherboards are shock-mounted with rubber standoffs to isolate them from the chassis and provide additional protection from structure born stresses. A channel can be swapped in a matter of minutes and the console will continue to function if one or more channels are removed.
- Faders, channels, groups, and master section are individually removable
- All rear connections are also removable
Split/Inline Console
Having a split/inline console doubles the inputs to your stereo bus. This is a common configuration for recording consoles in todaya€™s market. This console added an EQ to the monitor path that can also be swapped with the main channel EQ.
- Dual inputs to the channels-line and monitor
- Four-band, sweepable channel EQ, is switchable with monitor tilt EQ
- Dual inserts to each channel at the preamp or at the main channel EQ
- 8 auxes: 6 mono and 2 stereo
- 27 dB of headroom
Microphone Preamp
Incorporating a discrete Class-A preamp to the 88 gives the console a higher quality stock preamp from the start and also incorporates the option to add a Lundahl input transformer to any channel desired.
- Discrete Class A
- 65 dB gain
- Balanced inputs, with optional Lundahl transformers
- Full bypass insert
- Input reverse switch
- Mic/line switch
- Phantom power switch
Console EQ
Taking the highly regarded 80B EQ from the 80 Series console and improving on it with the 80C EQ gives you more control. Adding more EQ offers a more versatile analog recording console progression. Having EQ on the vast majority of the inputs on the 88 console means more analog controls at your fingers.
- High and low shelving
- Low/high mid peaking
- 4 sweepable bands boost/cut to +/-15 dB.
- 50 Hz high pass filter
- Insert pre/post EQ
- Monitor in: Tilt EQ
- Group FX returns: 12 kHz and 80 Hz shelving
- Group monitor returns: 12 kHz and 80 Hz shelving
Master Section
Keeping control of your workflow with ease and speed is the core function of an analog recording console. Your time spent setting up a mix and the ability to have tactile control with immediate effect over your work is essential and time saving.
The 88 console is designed to give you maximum control and routing options at your fingertips. This can make your creative process more effective and save you time in the process.
Trident Audio Series 88 Specs
Mixer
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 40 |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 40 |
Signal Processing
| Built-In Effects | None |
Performance
| Frequency Response | Mic Input to Main Output: 20 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-0.3 dB (6 to 40 dB Gain) Line Input to Main Output: 20 Hz to 60 kHz +0/-0.3 dB (Unity Gain) |
| Max Input Level | XLR Mic Input: +17 dBu at Min Gain 1/4" Mic Input: +42 dBu at Min Gain Line Input: +42 dBu at Min Gain Channel Insert Return: +22 dBu Output Insert Return: +28 dBu |
| Output Level | Mix/Group/Aux/Monitor Output: +26.5 dBu at Max Gain (into 600 Ohms) Insert/Control Room/Alt Output: +22 dBu at Max Gain (into 2 Kilohms) |
| I/O Impedance | Mic Input: > 2 Kilohms (Balanced) Line Input: > 10 Kilohms (Balanced) Output: < 60 Ohms < 100 Ohms |
| Crosstalk | Adjacent Channels: < -90 dB at 20 kHz < -110 dB at 1 kHz Channel Fader Off: < -95 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Mix/Bus Assign: < -80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Aux to Aux: < -80 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| EIN | < -128.5 dBu at +60 dB Gain (150-Ohm Input) |
| Noise Floor | Bus Output: < -95 dBu (Master Level at -₧) < -81 dBu (40 Inputs Continually Assigned) < -77 dBu (24 Inputs Routed Equiv. to 64 Inputs) |
| THD+N | Mic Input to Output: < 0.005% (+15 dBu) Line Input to Output: < 0.003% (+15 dBu) |
Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x XLR 3-Pin Monitor Output (1 Stereo Pair) Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Output |
Power
| Current Consumption | 5380 mA |
Physical
| Rack Mountable | No |
| Dimensions | 63.4 x 36.7 x 13.5" / 161.0 x 93.2 x 34.2 cm |
In the Box
- Trident Audio 88C-40 Series 88 Analog Recording Console with Meter Bridge (40-Channel)
- Power Supply
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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