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To increase the number of input channels, it is possible to add 5088-16 channel expansion chassis to the standard configuration. These additional chassis share the same form factor and lock into the sides of the master 5088 frame. Multiple expansion chassis may be added depending on what is required. Internal, group, solo, aux and master busses are linked through ribbon cables. To increase the feature set in each channel strip, one or two penthouse frames may be adjoined to a 5088 regardless of the number of input channels. The standard master section penthouse has 24 slots for Vertically configured Portico modules that will have the same color scheme and anodized aluminum knobs as the 5088. Depending on a studio’s needs, any configuration of Mic Pre/EQ’s, Mic Pre/Compressors, Five Band EQ’s, Stereo Compressor’s, True Tape FX, and Stereo Field Editor modules. For example, a studio doing exclusively mix work could configure a penthouse with 5-Band EQ’s on each input channel and then have a mixture of stereo compressors, Tape FX and Stereo Field Editors in the remaining slots since mic pre’s are unnecessary. |
A studio that needs mic pre/compression/EQ on every input channel strip could integrate a double penthouse with mic pre/compressors and five band EQ’s, whereas a studio that has an existing large collection of high quality outboard equipment and doesn’t need the additional functionality can forgo the additional modules and penthouses. Once connected through a patchbay, the bussing systems in the Portico modules can be used to enhance workflow via normaled connections, mult signals or create a separate dual mono solo buss that can be monitored through any of the control room source inputs As an option, any 5088 configuration may be outfitted with either a VU or an LED meterbridge at an additional cost. Both versions of the meterbridge feature finely calibrated and extremely precise meters for all input and group channels. The meter bridge can be secured to either the top of a standard 5088 frame or the top of a penthouse rack. |
Martinsound’s Flying Faders automation may be integrated into the 5088 at an additional cost. With hundreds of systems installed worldwide, Flying Faders enjoys greater acceptance than any other moving fader automation system, and offers simplicity of use through an intuitive user interface, with all key operating modes accessible directly from the fader panel. |
The RND 5088 mixing desk represents a significant advance both in performance and philosophy of audio processing. A compact, 16 input, Line Level mixer, each channel features selection, either directly or via a Panpot, to 8 main mixing busses, a Direct output, a Stereo buss and full Monitoring facilities. When complemented with Portico™ or other high quality analog input modules, the RND 5088 can be relied upon to establish a performance benchmark that takes its place sonically at the top of the Rupert Neve Heritage.
