API Audio ATI 8MX2 Micpre/Mixer, from API

An incredibly powerful multi-purpose unit from API/ATI. This box does as much as is humanly possible in a 1U rack space unit while still retaining the character and quality of the ATI console from which it's based. 8 mic pre's, all with compressor/limiters, built in PSU, and a stereo mix buss to name just a few. Ultraportable, Ultracompact, and very reasonably priced.

Frequency Response: +0/-1 dB, 10Hz-50kHz

Gain Structure: 20dB headroom throughout

THD+N: 0.008%, 20Hz-20kHz, 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 0-65dB, single control (no pad required) 41 Pos. Detented gain control

Constant Input Impedance: 4K ohms Better than 0.008% THD+N at +60dB gain

- CMR >80 dB, no trimming required
- RMS level display- 30 dB range

Phantom Power: +48 volts

Limiter:
- RMS Level Detection
- Threshold: +4dBm to +24dBm (Out)
- Ratio: Infinity:1
- Gain Reduction Display, 20 dB range

Connectors

Input: XL-type 3 pin (pin 2 High)

2 Track Returns, Mix Outputs, Monitor Outputs: 1/4 in. (63mm)phone jacks

Multitrack Inputs and Outputs: 2 Multipin female DB25 connectors

Multiple-unit connectors: 2 Multipin female DB9 connectors

AC Input: Fused, Voltage Selectable

AC Line cord: IEC type, Detachable

Dimensions: 1U, 1 3/4 x 19 in. (44mm x 483mm) 11 in. depth behind front panel (280mm)

Weight: 10 Lbs. (4.5Kg)

Electrical Requirements: 100-120/220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, <60 watts

The 8MX2 is an essential companion for any of todays digital multitrack systems. It offers 8 of the proprietary ATI High Voltage mic-preamps in a single rack space, and a stereo mix buss with full monitoring capabilities. Each channel also has a variable threshold limiter as well as full cueing capabilities with metering of level and limiter attenuation.

8MX2 Features

- 8 of the ATI Signature High-Voltage Mic Preamps, each with 41 position detented trim control 41 position detented adjustable limiter
- 41 position Mix level pot
- Pan pot
- 48V Phantom power switiching
- Phase inverting switch
- Ground lift switch
- Mix Assign/Mute Switch

- Multipin output of the 8 mic preamps to directly feed a digital multitrack machine
- Multipin input to the 8 line returns to monitor or mix the tracks of a digital multitrack machine
- Stereo Mix Buss
- Comprehensive cue system allowing Input, Pre/Post Limiter or Line return monitoring as well as Limiter attenuation
- All Outputs Fully Balanced 9 pin Master/Slave ports for multiple unit connection of the Cue and Mix busses
- 41 position Mix Master pot with balance control
- Front Panel Headphone and Rear panel Monitor/Cue output
- Rear panel 2 track returns, which can be board level jumpered to be used as effects returns to the Mix L/R buss
- Durable Anodized finish
- ONE RACK SPACE