True Manufacturing Company PRECISION 8i operation manual Introduction, Overview

PRECISION 8i OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The PRECISION 8i is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic performance necessary for the most critical direct tracking and live sound applications. It includes a unique combination of functions that make it useful as a complete input system for standalone or PC-based recording systems. And, the PRECISION 8i has special features that provide the serious musician or recordist with useful tools to get the best sound more quickly and easily.

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OVERVIEW

In addition to our acclaimed TRUE preamps, PRECISION 8i features two instrument direct inputs (DI’s) that offer sonic performance previously thought to be available only with dedicated, high-end DI’s. You’ll get incredible articulation and control for electric bass, detail and smoothness for stringed instruments and keyboards

The 5-segment peak-hold level metering with selectable peak reference allows rapid optimization of program levels between the PRECISION 8i and devices to which it is interfaced. Dual output connections provide easy interconnection as well as the ability to act as a mic splitter.

PRECISION 8i is ideal for location recording due to its compact, 1U rack size, 8- channel format, useful level metering and easy interconnect. The integral M/S decoder provides creative spatial image control and can be particularly useful in attaining an exciting stereo image with minimum effort and microphone re-positioning. The M-S microphone technique can be employed effectively in a wide variety of circumstances, from classical ensemble, to drum kit overheads, to solo vocal or instrument – whenever accurate capture of the performance and its acoustical space is desired. M-S micing also eliminates the “hole-in-the-middle”effect.

In addition to the previously mentioned features, the PRECISION 8i includes:

∙ Both 8-channel DB25 and individual TRS output connections - for easy connectivity. ∙ Individual Polarity Reverse - to correct polarity inversions caused by mic position or

cable wiring variations.

∙ Individual Phantom Power (48V) – available on the front panel.

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