R3-11AI Mastering Insert Switcher

R3-11AI Mastering Insert Switcher

R3-11AI-1TP mastering insert switcher
The R3-11AI is our mid size R3 mastering switcher. It has 11 inserts, so you can connect all of your analogue to the console, and choose what devices you want to place in the signal path, and in what order, without degradation.  It supports parallel analogue processing and with the -TP option you can add MS and level processing as well. Because of the 11 inserts, you can place both the MS and the trimmers into inserts, so you can determine where to apply selective level control, as well as selective MS processing. It's fast, flexible and sonically pure.

There is also an option to use the R3-11AI as a passive crosspoint matrix, a 12x12 stereo matrix. A true audio workhorse.

The R3-11AI has these features:

IO

  •  8 analogue sources
  • 11 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 11 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

Physical

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