R3-3AI Mastering Insert Switcher

R3-3AI Mastering Insert Switcher

The R3-3AI is our smallest R3 insert switcher. It is ideal for entry-level stereo mastering or production. It has 3 analogue inserts, plus 4 analogue machine inputs.  It can be expanded to a larger R3 at any time, and while it does not supports parallel analogue processing, with the -TP option you can add MS and level processing to the 3 analogue inserts

The R3-3AI has these features:

IO

• 4 analogue sources
• 3 analogue inserts

Transfer sources

• Choose between 4 analogue sources to send to the record path
• A passive link replicates these inputs on another connector, so you can easily send them to your monitor controller
  
• Each source has a labelled button, and you can print out your own labels to label them with their proper names (eg DAW, or Sadie)

Insert Switching

• Insert as many inserts as you like, in any order from the 3 analogue inserts
• The order of the inserts is shown on the panel's LCD, so it's easy to see where you are, and easy to recall the positions
• You can lock an analogue insert in place, so you can audition it, all from the front panel

MS & Level trimming option

• You can trim before and after the analogue record chain to optimise levels
• The trimmer has separate Left and Right trims, that can be ganged together with or without a L/R offset
• The trimmer has fine 0.25dB steps over a +/- 6dB range
• The MS system allows you to MS any insert or inserts, if you place the MS in 2 inserts. Alternatively, you can fix it to one insert.
• The MS system gives you control of the S level, so the overall volume of the audio stays the same, while you work on the difference signal
• All electronics, MS and trimmer have a hard relay bypass

Additional Inserts

• You have complete access to the output of the source selector, input and output of the insert matrix and the IO of the trimmers
  
• Hardwire in final limiters, or extend the insert chain
• Decide how you want it all connected and get it right for your studio
  

Physical

• 1 wide front panel units, fit into a 4RU 19" space, or a moveable wooden pod
• 1RU of remote rack houses all of the electronics
• Supplied with 18' (6M) of connecting cable from the racks to the front panels