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INTRODUCTION
The Trakmaster Pro is the ideal choice for the recording or mixing of a mono signal,
whether it's a vocal track or a bass guitar plugged directly into the front panel input.
The TM Pro utilises classic Focusrite preamplification, vintage dynamics and EQ, also
making use of the fantastic LATENCY-FREE MONITORING system much loved
by other Pro Platinum users. The optional digital converter card means that the
TrakMaster Pro can also output audio data in SPDIF format, for direct digital
interfacing with the DAW ensuring maximum signal quality.
The mic pre featured in the TrakMaster Pro has a circuit design based around the
popular Focusrite Green range and features an extremely transparent sonic character with
very low distortion. It utilises the same full bandwidth philosophy of all Focusrite
products, ensuring detail and clarity without obvious colouration.
Both XLR and TRS jack inputs are located on the front panel for quick and easy
access, the latter of which can be used for either line level sources or DI-free plug-in of
guitars and basses. The XLR connector also allows a microphone signal the option of a
lower impedance input, should the microphone in use have a low output impedance
(around 50
for example).
The TM Pro truly sets itself a class apart with the inclusion of a vintage optical
COMPRESSOR circuit, capable of really heavy compression effects, and a MID
SCOOP EQ section for further control over the presence and balance of the processed
signal. With classic Focusrite analogue circuit design and a comprehensive digital
output option, TM Pro is the perfect partner for a digital audio workstation, making
high quality recording and signal processing easy.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
The TrakMaster Pro features two line level outputs on 1/4" jack connectors, one
balanced (TRS, +4dBu) and one unbalanced (mono plug, -10dBV); these outputs both
transmit the same signal (that which is being processed by the TM Pro) but with either
balanced or unbalanced interconnects. In addition to this, there are monitor inputs and
outputs with 1/4" jack connectors for making use of the TrakMaster Pro's
LATENCY-FREE MONITORING system.
The balanced (+4dBu) TRS jack MONITOR INPUT connectors allow the output of
a stereo mixer or sound card to be connected to the TM Pro. There are also balanced
(+4dBu) TRS MONITOR OUTPUT connectors, allowing the TrakMaster Pro to be
connected directly to a pair of active monitors. See page 6 for details.
An ADC EXT IN connection, on balanced (+4dBu) TRS jack, allows an external
mono signal to be fed into the TM Pro for digital conversion. This signal becomes the
right channel of the stereo signal sent to the optional digital card (with the signal
processed by the TM Pro as the left) and also the right channel of the (now stereo)
'input' signal whilst utilising LATENCY-FREE MONITORING. See the ADC EXT
IN section on page 7 for further details.