R3-7AI Mastering Insert Switcher

R3-7AI Mastering Insert Switcher

R3-7AI-1TP
The R3-7AI is our most popular R3 console. It has enough inserts for most users, and also supports parallel analogue processing. With the -TP option you can add MS and level processing as well. It's enormously flexible, and you can arrange your analogue chain exactly the way you would with a traditional patchbay. However because every patch is controlled from the front panel, it takes seconds to configure, modify and audition a chain. This means you can experiment with more creative possibilities, and get your work completed faster.  It's a win-win situation!

The R3-7AI has these features:

IO

  • 8 analogue sources
  • 7 analogue inserts

Transfer sources

  • Choose any of 8 analogue to route to the insert chain
  • A passive copy of these inputs is available for easy connection to a 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 7 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
  • You can form parallel paths with the analogue inserts, choosing what goes in each path, and where the paths split
  • Using our -TP trimmer pack option, you can mix the paths back together, with level control on each path

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 trimmers will mix together parallel paths, to complete your parallel processing
  • 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

Presets

  • Store and recall all settings in one of 8 preset stores
  • Store regular configurations for quick access
  • Store work in progress, or edits

Extras

  • Add our excellent internal ADC and DACs for great conversion
  • Add analogue faders
  • Add talkback or metering

Physical

  • 1 or 2 wide front panel units, fit into a 4RU 19" space, or a moveable wooden pod
  • 2 RU of remote rack houses all of the electronics
  • Supplied with 18' (6M) of connecting cable from the racks to the front panels

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A R3-7AI-1TP in  a 19" frame with a VU meter