TR88C16

88C-16

Trident Audio

The 16-channel 88C-16 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-16 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 removableAll 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 today 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 monitorFour-band, sweepable channel EQ, is switchable with monitor tilt EQDual inserts to each channel at the preamp or at the main channel EQ8 auxes: 6 mono and 2 stereo27 dB of headroomMicrophone 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 A65 dB gainBalanced inputs, with optional Lundahl transformersFull bypass insertInput reverse switchMic/line switchPhantom power switchConsole 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 shelvingLow/high mid peaking4 sweepable bands boost/cut to +/-15 dB.50 Hz high pass filterInsert pre/post EQMonitor in: Tilt EQGroup FX returns: 12 kHz and 80 Hz shelvingGroup monitor returns: 12 kHz and 80 Hz shelvingMaster 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 e