The TrakMaster Pro is a professional single channel strip with an award winning Green-range Focusrite preamp, EQ control, and optical compressor. One of the latest additions to the Focusrite Platinum Series, the TrakMaster is the company's most affordable recording channel strip yet. It combines front panel DI, problem-solving mid-scoop EQ, optical compression, and latency-free monitoring with vintage-style metering all in one package. The TrakMaster is designed for the artist that wants a great professional vocal and instrument processing channel for recording or live use without spending a fortune for unwanted bells and whistles.
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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 |
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.
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Key Features
- 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.
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"The TrakMaster Pro is simplicity itself to use. The pre-amp section delivers the same noiseless and rich sound as the TwinTrak Pro"
Future Music Magazine - Issue 163
October 2005 |
signal tracked. You even have the option to fit 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 |
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. |
"The TrakMaster represents incredible value for money. It does its job brilliantly and will add quality and improved workflow to the simplest of budget set-ups. The latency free monitoring will be a revelation to anyone working with a basic soundcard set-up, but
its mic amp and compressor are good and characterful enough to see the TrakMaster earning a home in all levels of studio."
Future Music Magazine - Issue 163
October 2005 |
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Specifications
Mic Input Response
•Gain = +13dB to +60dB
•Input impedance = 2.5k Ohm (150 Ohm in Lo Z mode)
•EIN = 126dB @ 60dB gain with 150 Ohm termination & 22Hz/22kHz filter
•THD+N @ min gain (+13dB) = 0.001% with 0dBu input & 22Hz/22kHz filter
•THD+N @ max gain (+60dB) = 0.009% with -38dBu input & 22Hz/22kHz filter
•THD+N @ max input (+8dBu) = 0.001% with 22Hz/22kHz filter
•Frequency response @ min gain (+13dB) with -13dBu input = -3dB @ 10Hz & -2.3dB @ 200kHz
•Frequency response @ max gain (+60dB) with -60dBu input = -3dB @ 13Hz & -3dB @ 78kHz
•CMRR @ max gain (+60dB) = 80dB
Line Input Response
•Gain = -10dB to +36dB
•Input impedance = 24k Ohm
•Noise @ unity gain (0dB) = -88dBu with 22Hz/22kHz filter
•S/N ratio relative to max headroom (+36dBu) = 124dB
•S/N ratio relative to 0dBFSs (+22dBu) = 110dB
•THD+N @ unity gain (0dB) = 0.001% with 0dBFS (+22dBu) input and 22Hz/22kHz filter
•Frequency response @ unity gain (0dB) = -2.8dB @ 10Hz & -3dB @ 200kHz
Instrument Input Response
•Gain = +13dB to +60dB
•Input impedance = 1M Ohm
•Noise @ min gain (+13dB) = -87dBu with 22Hz/22kHz filter
•Noise @ max gain (+60dB) = -45dBu with 22Hz/22kHz filter
•THD+N @ min gain (+13dB) = 0.004% with 0dBu input & 22Hz/22kHz filter
•Frequency response @ min gain (+13dB) with -13dBu input = -3dB @ 10Hz & -2.3dB @ 200kHz
Level Meter
•Peak Level Moving Coil Meter
•Input & Output: -24dBFS to +2dBFS (-2dBu to +24dBu), +22dBu = 0dBFS
•Gain Change: 0dB to 24dB
Hi Pass Filter
•Roll-off = 12dB/octave 2-pole filter
•Cutoff frequency = -3dB @ 120Hz, -6dB @ 85Hz, -12dB @ 56Hz
Mid Scoop EQ
•EQ shape = peak
•Centre frequency = variable between 120Hz and 2kHz
•Cut (DEEP switch out) = -5dB
•Cut (DEEP switch in) = -10dB
•Q (DEEP switch out) = 0.7
•Q (DEEP switch in) = 2
Compressor
•Threshold range (SQUASH switch out) = -54dBFS (-32dBu) to -18dBFS (+4dBu)
•Threshold range (SQUASH switch in) = -37dBFS (-15dBu) to -4dBFS (+18dBu)
•Compressor ratio (SQUASH switch out) = 2.5:1
•Compressor ratio (SQUASH switch in) = 35:1
•Noise = -90dBu measured with a 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
•Make-up gain = 0 to +30dB
ADC Performance
•Sample Frequency = 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz & 96kHz
•Bit Depth = 24bit
•Maximum analogue input level = +22dBu (0dBfs)
•Dynamic Range = 109dB 'A' Weighted
Ext Wordclock Input
•BNC connector
ADC Ext In
•Balanced 1/4" TRS jack socket input (+4dBu)
Monitor In
•2 x balanced 1/4" TRS jack socket inputs (+4dBu)
Monitor Out
•2 x balanced 1/4" TRS jack socket outputs (+4dBu)
Line Out
•Balanced 1/4" TRS jack socket output (+4dBu)
•Unbalanced 1/4" TRS jack socket output (-10dBV)
Weight
•2.38kg
•5.2Ibs
Dimensions
•484mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 183mm (D)
•19" (W) x 1.7" (H) x 7.2" (D) |
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
