TRUE Systems PRECISION 8 User Manual
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Precision 8
OPERATION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
The
PRECISION 8
is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic performance
necessary for the most critical direct tracking and live sound applications. It includes a 
unique combination of functions that make it useful as a complete input system for 
standalone or PC-based recording systems. And, the 
PRECISION 8
has special
features that provide the serious musician or recordist with useful tools to get the best 
sound more quickly and easily. 
 
We appreciate the confidence you have placed in 
TRUE Systems
TRUE Systems by purchasing this
product. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments. And, we always
appreciate hearing about successful projects you have completed. 
 
OVERVIEW
In addition to our acclaimed
TRUE
TRUE preamps,
PRECISION 8
features two instrument
direct inputs (DI’s) that offer sonic performance previously thought to be available only 
with dedicated, high-end DI’s. You’ll get incredible articulation and control for electric 
bass, detail and smoothness for stringed instruments and keyboards 
The 5-segment peak-hold level metering with selectable peak reference allows rapid 
optimization of program levels between the
PRECISION
8 and devices to which it is
interfaced. Dual output connections provide easy interconnection as well as the ability to 
act as a mic splitter. 
 
PRECISION 8 is ideal for location recording due to its compact, 1U rack size, 8-
channel format, useful level metering and easy interconnect. The integral M/S decoder 
provides creative spatial image control and can be particularly useful in attaining an 
exciting stereo image with minimum effort and microphone re-positioning. The M-S 
microphone technique can be employed effectively in a wide variety of circumstances, 
from classical ensemble, to drum kit overheads, to solo vocal or instrument – whenever 
accurate capture of the performance and its acoustical space is desired. M-S micing 
also eliminates the “hole-in-the-middle” effect. 
 
In addition to the previously mentioned features, the 
PRECISION 8 includes:
•
Both 8-channel DB25 and individual TRS output connections - for easy connectivity.
•
Individual Polarity Reverse - to correct polarity inversions caused by mic position or 
cable wiring variations. 
•
Individual Phantom Power (48V) – available on the front panel.
