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Typical setups
The following outlines how to achieve both Retro and
Modern sounds in a record, mixdown and overdub
environment. Keep in mind that these are not the only
scenarios possible. For further assistance, please consult
the block diagrams.
recording
Retro
Using a typical signal path for recording, i.e.
The signal will pass through a L0468 Input Transformer
at the input stage, and an LO1166 Output Transformer,
post-Fader, before feeding the Direct Out (always active)
to the Multi-Track.
The resulting recorded signal will be marginally
‘coloured’.
Modern
To record a clean signal (transformerless), bypass the
L01166 Output Transformer by patching the Insert Send
directly to the Multi-Track Inputs. The Input Gain and Trim
on the Channel will now be the only level to the Multi-
Track. Engaging Fader Swap (depressing the High Pass
Filter Selector) will result in the Fader controlling the level
of the Multi-Track return, which may be more comfortable.
Fader Swap can be engaged globally in the Console
Modes section of the Master Panel.
retro and Modern
Circuitry
The Custom Series 75 console can achieve the Retro
sound of classic 1970’s circuitry, or the Modern sound
of modern circuitry. There are a few ways in which these
sounds can be achieved, however the true versatility of
the Custom Series 75 is realized with the combinations of
both Retro and Modern circuitry.
If you would like to quickly compare the sound of the
Voltage and Current summing busses (see the Glossary
for definitions of these), and the Retro and Modern output
stages, try the following. Please then read on for a more
in depth explanation of the signal flow.
1. Make sure you have a large number
of signals being routed through the
Channel paths of the console.
2. Do not select RETRO on the Channel modules
or in the Console Modes section. This will
route all channels to the Modern summing bus.
Save as Scene 1 by selecting STORE and 1
when the eight scene buttons are flashing.
3. Now select RETRO in the Console Modes
section. This will route all channels to
the Retro summing bus. Save as Scene
2 by selecting STORE and 2 when the
eight scene buttons are flashing.
4. For now, select MODERN OP in the
Monitor Source section so that the main
output stage remains uncoloured.
5. By switching between Scene 1 and Scene
2 you will hear the difference between each
summing bus. The stronger the signals are
driven the more obvious the colouration will be.
6. Now, toggling between MODERN OP
and RETRO OP in the Monitor Source
section will enable you to hear the
difference between both output stages.
Mic Input
[Ins-pre]
2081 EQ
[Ins-post]
Fader
Direct Output
Multi-Track
