TRUE Systems PRECISION 8i - Manual (Page 5)

PRECISION 8i
OPERATION MANUAL
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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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TRUE Systems by purchasing this
product. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments. And, we always
appreciate hearing about successful projects you have completed.
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.