DISC TL Audio M1-F Tubetracker 8 Channel Analog Mixer

Full Description

The TL Audio M1-F Mixer combines classic valve technology with low noise solid state circuitry to construct a mixing console offering high specification signal paths with the unique valve sound quality. Featuring 8 channels all with mic and line inputs, switchable 48V phantom power, three band EQ, balanced insertion send and return, 2 Aux sends, Pan and 100mm Fader the M1-F is perfect for small studio applications and mastering studios. Each channel also features a balanced Direct Output, which is post EQ and independent of the channel fader.

Reviews

Don Bartley - Producer/Mastering Engineer

Stefan Olsdal - Placebo

Features

• Classic mixer design to encapsulate that highly sought after vintage analogue sound
• 8 Input channels each with valve pre-amps for mic and line inputs
• Robust 100mm K series faders
• Three band equalisers with sweepable mid and bypass
• Balanced Inserts, Sends, and Returns on channels and master
• Two auxiliary sends selectable pre/post
• Channel mute and pfl on each channel
• Studio monitoring with speaker switching, mute and mono
• Switchable levels: +4 or -10 dBu
• Stereo VU metering
• Solid oiled oak armrest and side cheeks
• Compact size and easy-reach interconnects on top panel

Specifications

Microphone Inputs

• Connections: 8 x Balanced XLR
• Gain Rage: +16dB to +60dB with 30dB Pad
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 40kHz (40dB)
• Input Noise (EIN): -128dBu
• Phantom Power: +48V (Switchable)
• Phase Reverse: Switchable

Line Inputs

• Connections: 8 x Balanced TRS
• Input Impedance: 22 kOhms
• Gain Range: -20dB to +20dB
• Maximum Input Level: +26dBu
• Phase Reverse: Switchable

Direct Output

• Connections: Balanced TRS Jack
• Nominal Level: +4 dBu
• Output Level (Max): +26 dBu
• Controls: Mute Switch, Fader

L / R Outputs

• Connections: Balanced XLR
• Switch: +4 dBu / -10 dBu
• Noise: -76 dBu @ 0 dB
• Output Level (Max): +26 dBu
• Controls: 100mm Stereo Master Fader

Other Connections

• Insert Point: Balanced Send and Return TRS Jacks
• Aux 1 Send: Switchable Pre Fader
• Aux 2 Send: Post Fader
• Stereo Return: Balanced Stereo Returns
• Monitoring: Balanced TRS Jacks

Equalization

• EQ Type: 3 Band, with Shelving LF/HF and Peaking Mid
• High Pass Filter: -3dB @ 90Hz
• High Filter: +/- 15dB @ 12kHz
• Middle Filter: +/- 15dB @ 150Hz to 7kHz
• Low Filter: +/- 15dB @ 80Hz

General

• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 40kHz
• Distortion: 0.4 Typical @ +4 dBu
• Noise: -89 dBu (22Hz to 22kHz)
• Faders: 100mm "K" Series
• Switches: Mute and PFL
• Drive Metering: LED with Illumination (+4 dBu to +12 dBu)
• Peak Metering: LED with Illumination (+19 dBu)
• Height: 7.5" / 190 mm
• Width: 18.7" / 475 mm
• Depth: 29.5" / 675 mm