Product Description for the Focusrite Trak Master 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. You even have the option to fi t a Focusrite A-D card, taking you directly from the TrakMaster Pro into your digital workstation, whilst retaining the Focusrite signature sound as you fl ow from analogue to digital.

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.