8MX2 SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL Frequency Response: +0/1 dB, 10Hz50kHz Gain Structure: 20dB headroom throughout THD: 0.008%, 20Hz20kHz, at +4dBm Clipping Level All Stages: +24dBm Total Voltage Gain: 65dB at channel out Hum and Noise: (20kHz Bandwidth) 132 dBm E.I.N. (shorted input) 129 dBm E.I.N. (150 ohm source) 86 dBm residual output noise Input Preamp/Trim Control: Proprietary High Voltage Preamp Adjustable Gain 065dB, single control (no pad required) 41 position detented level control Constant Input Impedance: 4K ohms THD 0.008% at all levels and gains CMR >80 dB, no trimming required Peak level display, 30 dB range Phantom Power +48 volts Limiter: RMS Level Detection Threshold: +4dBm to +24dBm (out) Gain Reduction Display: 20 dB range GENERAL/PHYSICAL Connectors: Mic Inputs : XLR 3 pin (pin 2 High) Mix Out, Monitor Out, and 2 Track Return: 1/4 in. (63mm) phone jacks Multitrack Inputs and Outputs: 2 multipin female DB25 connectors Multiple-unit connector 2 multipin female D AC Input: Fused, Voltag AC Line cord: IEC type, Dimensions: 1U, 1 3/4 x 19 in. (4 11 in. depth behind fro Weight: 7 Lbs. (3.2kg) Electrical Requirements: 100120/220240 V <60 watts

8MX2 ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION DB25 to 8XLR Male 5 DB25 to 8XLR Female 5 DB25 to 8TRS 5 DB25 to DB25 5 2xDB25 to Elco 5 DB9 12 jumper for 8MX2 Master/Slave link FOR USE WITH Sony PCM-800, Panasonic MDA-1 Sony PCM-800, Panasonic MDA-1 Roland DM-800 Tascam D-88, Fostex CX-8, RD-8 Alesis ADAT A

Individual connectors, cables and additional cable configurations are available to meet your needs. Contact ATI with your requir
Rear Panel Phantom 48v Pin 2 +ve Phase Pin 3 ve Phase Pin 1 Ground High Voltage Preamp 0dB to -65dB Phase
+

Balanced Out Limiter

+ +

In In In
Ground Lift

In

Machine Return Balanced Input

MIX Level Machine Send / Return MIX Select

MIX Pan

MIX Assig L R

One of 8 Inputs

From Machine Interface

Inpu CUE

Master
MIX Balance
MIX Left Sum + +

PST LIM

MIX Left Output

PRE

MIX Summing Bus

MIX Level

Balanced Output
+

Enable Voltage

EN

MIX Right Sum

MIX Right Output

RET

SLAVE Out

Mix / Return Select

CUE Summing
POST Limiter CUE Signal Input PRE / POST CUE Signal Input / Return

Monitor Level

Input ( PRE )

+ +

MASTER In

Left Input

TM

RACK MOUNT PREAMP/MIXER

8MX2
TM

Tape Return Right Input

2 Track Return Balanced Input

+

Meter +21 to 6 CUE Monitor Switching

ENABLE

Meter 2 to 20

Limiter

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Specifications, features and performance of this system may be changed, upgraded or improved without prior no Copyright 1996 Audio Toys, Inc.

8MX2 is the benchmark in rackle, portable Mixer/Preamplifier gy. Protg of the famous Paragon xing consoles, the 1U rack space it makes the 8MX2 perfect for home r compact touring applications. with todays digital recording ments in mind, the 8MX2, coupled gital storage device, forms a fully integrated studio or location corder system. On its own, the s the response and transparency n the most critical mic preamplifier ons. t of the 8MX2 is a proprietary ic preamplifier. The high voltage ront end complements the most

The 8MX2 contains an unprecedented number of routing and mixing features in a single rack space device.

Each 8MX2 input is fitted with an adjustable threshold limiter which maximizes the peak signal input capabilities and signal integrity while protecting the A/D converters in the digital device the 8MX2 may be driving. Gain reduction is displayed on a second 10 segment LED bargraph meter. The 8MX2 has 8 balanced outputs that can directly feed the inputs of any analog recording device as well as any digital audio workstation, digital recorder or digital recording console. Each channel has a line level Multitrack return which can monitor the outputs of a digital multitrack. Channel or return signal can feed the 2 track Mix output located on the rear of the chassis. A comprehensive cue system facili-

art of the 8MX2 is a etary design mic plifier.

esoteric of microphone selections. The signal presented to either an A/D converter or traditional analog console input will be as natural as the original audio source. The mic preamplifier has 20dB of headroom with a maximum input level of +24dBm. These parameters allow dynamic transients to be passed uninhibited. This is paramount in maximizing the overall benefits of recording to digital. The gain is adjustable from +0dB to +65dB on a 41 position detented potentiometer. Settings therefore are easily repeated. Input signal level is displayed on a 10 segment LED bargraph meter. On the rear panel there are individual 48V phantom and ground lift switches for each input.

tates monitoring and metering signal points. Audio monitorin via a front mounted headphon rear mounted monitor output All switches used on the 8MX2 plated, self cleaning and self w potentiometers are rated for o cycles and are high tracking. T supply is fully regulated and s to all audio signal paths insur headroom. Clearly, the 8MX2 will be a we addition to any audio recordin We invite you to audition one
Mix Out/Mix Return monitor select switch Monitor Level Pot:
Adjusts master level to Phone Monitor Outputs

The 8MX2 can feed the inputs of any analog recording device, digital audio workstation, recorder or recording console.

urn switch:
selects channel signal to channel and pan elects the multitrack return signal annel level and pan

Channel Level (Inner) and Pan (Outer)

Send to the Mix Buss

Input signal Phase reverse switch

Cue Select
Sends this channels audio signals to the Phones and to the Level and Gain Reduction Meters

Assign/Mute the channel post Level/Pan to the Mix Buss 41 position detented Dual concentric pot
Inner sets Mic gain, outer is Limiter Threshold level

These switches select the signal to be metered and monitored

Selects channel return in Monitor when cued Channel Pre or Post Limiter Cue select

Cue LED
Lights when a cue switch is selected

1/4 Stereo Headphone Jack Dual concentric pot 10 segm

Inner sets Mix Buss master Shows cha level, outer is Mix Buss balance level when