Trident 78 - Trident 78 Input Module; Input Channel Group Assignment

Trident 78 Owners Manual 4
Trident 78 Introduction & Specifications Trident 78 The Input Module
Trident 78 Specifications
The TRIDENT 78 Input module, just like it’s larger sibling the TRIDENT
88, is also a very flexible channel that can be used for recording, mixing
and monitoring multi-track recordings. The module comprises 4 equal
channels housed in a single metal front panel allowing it to be easily
serviced.
The input is designed to accept both mic level and line level signals.
It provides the user with the state of the art fully discrete Class A
design microphone preamp. A four band Trident EQ is at the core of
this console comprising fixed high/low shelving and variable mids.
Monitor Inputs on every channel with the ability to swap the full EQ
from the Input path to the Monitor path.
Access to the channel path is available through the means of a
switchable post Mic preamp and post equalizer point allowing the
user to insert an eects device via the standard channel insert and
to switch it in and out via a top panel switch.
Six Auxiliary sends are provided, four mono and one stereo, each
can be switched pre or post the channel fader. Aux 5/6 can also be
selected between the channel and monitor path, greatly adding to
the flexibility of the module.
Each module incorporates a monitor section which is used to
monitor a replay channel from a multi-track recording device. This
is in eect a separate signal path which ultimately feeds the master
Left/Right outputs. By making the channel EQ and Auxiliary sends
5/6 to this path , this becomes an extremely versatile feature of
the console. When monitoring the output of a multi-track recording
device, it is possible to create a monitor mix with equalisation and
reverb eects completely independently from the channel. These
eects would also remain when the recording is played back thru
the same monitor section.
When the module is used for mixing purposes the monitor section
functions as an additional line input return to the main Left/Right
mix, this input has access to a stereo pair of auxiliary sends. This
eectively doubles the number of inputs per input module that
are available on mix down mode. This with additional inputs on
the master section greatly increases the inputs available, even on
the smallest console.
The input channel is provided with a switchable non destructive
mono pre fader listen (PFL) and stereo after fader listen (AFL)
SOLO system. It is possible then to hear the selected signal in
isolation (or mixed with other “soloed” sources) separately in the
main monitors, without eecting the main Left/Right mix.
The following gives a brief description of the controls on the Input
module.