Samson MDR8 - Manual (Page 5)

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MDR8 Features
The Samson MDR8, eight channel mixer with onboard 24 BIT DSP is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for live
sound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of its main features:
• Eight Channels – Four Mic/Line plus two Stereo inputs with mic pre’s.
• Flexible design topology ideal for live sound, recording and post production.
• On-board 24 BIT DSP (Digital Signal Processor) multi-effects processor with eight great sounding pre-
sets including REVERB, DELAY AND CHORUS.
• Unique monitoring and bussing in HDM (HARD DISK MODE) provides a seamless interface with com-
puter based, hard disk recording systems.
• 60 mm audio taper faders on all channels and the master Mix outputs.
• 2T LEVEL control allows you to mix in a CD, DAT, Cassette, Computer Sound Card or Mini Disk with the
channel faders.
• Three-band channel equalizer, +/-15dB at 80Hz, 2.5 KHz and 12KHz provides precise and musical
results in sound shaping.
• Two Auxiliary Sends for built-in or external effects, on stage monitor mix, or headphone mixing.
• Five segment LED Meter with VU ballistics displays the main MIX output.
• High quality, low noise, discrete microphone pre-amplifiers with 48-Volt phantom power, provide
Maximum Dynamic Range and transparent audio.
• Advanced circuit design using discrete components and high quality, low noise op-amps carefully select-
ed at each stage of the signal path.
• Quality built and rugged construction ensure reliable performance from venue to venue and session to
session.
• Three-year extended warranty.