Make your mixes sound more "analog" without noise or conspicuous coloration.
The Sumo High Resolution Summing Amplifier with Compressor/Limiter and 192k/24 bit digital output card lets you retain your software's automation and plug-ins, while adding the sound of the best large format console technology. Sumo allows computer based studios to mix in the analogue domain to get the best of both worlds. Summing in the analogue domain ensures no reduction in resolution - making your mixes fuller, clearer and more coherent.
Comprising a balanced stereo mix bus as found in only the best studio consoles the stereo master compressor from the acclaimed Audient ASP8024 recording console, a peak limiter, monitor controller and 192kHz digital output option, Separate gain reduction metering is provided for each processor, giving instant visual feedback. Metering is accomplished through a 26-segment meter, ranging from -36 to +24 dB (-60 to 0dBFS).
Sumo offers 16 paired input channels through DA88 (DTRS) standard D-Sub connectors. For additional flexibility, the first two channel pairs can be switched to mono, handling, for example, Kick, Snare, Bass, and Lead Vocal as opposed to two stereo pairs. Mix inserts on balanced TRS jacks are available on each input for external processing units such as EQ or channel compressor/limiter. The mix inserts can be switched for pre- or post-position for integral Sumo dynamics processing or bypassed completely. Separate mix and monitor outputs are provided using balanced XLR connectors.
Sumo offers the option for input expansion for up to three additional Sumo units yielding a total of 64 analog inputs. Each Sumo unit delivers a 120dB dynamic range while providing an extremely low noise and low distortion environment.
The AES/EBU Digital output Card offers clock rates selectable from 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. The card output can be externally clocked via a rear-panel BNC connection.
