Focusrite TrakMaster Pro Channel Strip
Use the TrakMaster Pro as a front end to your system and enjoy quality vocal and instrument recordings, tracked in seconds. The TrakMaster Pro boasts professional quality preamp and compression circuits, providing enviable performance specifi cations and setting a new standard for project studio signal processing. A high quality preamp, front panel DI, problem-solving midscoop EQ, intuitive optical compression and latency-free monitoring come together in this unit to ensure you have all you require to get a quality signal tracked. Finally, TrakMaster Pro accepts the OPTIONAL established Platinum Pro 24-bit, 96kHz stereo Analogue to Digital converter, providing a high quality direct digital route from the TrakMaster Pro to the DAW.
TrakMaster Pro utilises a preamp derived from the award-winning Green range, exhibiting a quality never before seen at this price point. This preamp demonstrates the same wide-bandwidth philosophy and ensures low noise and distortion. It delivers clarity and warmth without unwanted artefacts, displaying the sonic signature for which Focusrite has become famous. Also available alongside this section are Phantom Power and a High Pass fi lter for controlling rumble, proximity effect and pop reduction, enabling TrakMaster Pro to handle any audio source in style. The Low Impedance switch brings yet further sound options to your recording, allowing you to get more from your microphone and make the most of ribbon mics, which perform best when combined with a low impedance preamp.
An Optical Compressor is provided, featuring Focusrite’s custom fast-acting optos and operating in Class A mode, which allows for smoother, lower distortion performance than off-the-shelf VCA-derived circuits. With the addition of variable attack and the unique ‘Squash’ mode (ideal for intense drum sounds), this compressor gets you the compression sound you need in seconds. Add to this the ability to create latency-free monitor mixes, blending backing tracks from the DAW with the input signal, and stylish ocean blue ‘port-hole’ style peak level metering and you have a unit that both plays and looks the part as the centrepiece of your project studio.
- Award-winning Class A discrete transistor-based Focusrite pre-amps
This pre-amp demonstrates the same wide bandwidth philosophy featured in the original vintage Focusrite units, ensuring low noise and distortion. - 'Pro Series' Latency-free monitoring
Monitor your source signals within the mix, directly at source, avoiding having to resort to monitoring via your DAW or digital desk, both of which may be prone to latency issues. - Custom Opto Compression
With the addition of variable attack and the unique ‘Squash’ mode (ideal for intense drum sounds), this compressor gets you the compression sound you need in seconds. - Optional Stereo 24 bit / 96kHz ADC
Tracking a vocal direct into your DAW or any other digital recording media has never been easier or more affordable. The Platinum Pro ADC provides a stereo digital S/PDIF audio output and can be retro-fitted at any time. - Switchable impedance
The Low Impedance switch brings yet further sound options to your recording, allowing you to get more from your microphone and make the most of ribbon mics, which perform best when combined with a low impedance preamp. - Front Panel Direct Instrument Input
For quick and easy connection without the need for a separate DI box. A High Gain switch provides the option to boost the incoming signal by 20dB - ideal for passive guitars. - Mid Scoop EQ
The Mid-scoop EQ is a quick and effective problem-solver. With two different depths of cut and an adjustable frequency control, it’s ideal for vocal problem solving or for creating great miked-up cabinet ambience
