Marantz Sound Live 8 8-Channel / 2-Bus Tabletop Mixer

Overview

Among the full roster of professional-caliber features are 5 XLR inputs with ultra-clean sounding Marantz Professional mic pre-amps, Dynamic compression (channels 1 and 2) 60mm faders with mute switch, 100 studio-grade digital effects and a 9-band EQ for main and monitor outputs.

It all adds up to a space-saving desktop mixer with no-compromise audio performance and connection versatility that results in top-quality productions coupled with unsurpassed ease-of-use.

Features

• 5 XLR inputs with Marantz Professional microphone preamps
• Dynamic compression (Channels 1-2)
• 3-band EQ plus 2 aux sends per channel
• 60mm faders with mute switch and LED
• USB audio connectivity with level control
• 100 studio-grade digital effects
• Balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced 1/4” outputs
• 9-band graphic EQ for main or monitor outputs
• Headphone out with independent level control
• USB jack to power lamps or charge mobile devices

Specification

Mono Input Channels

• Microphone inputs: Electronically balanced, discrete input configuration
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB
• THD+N: <0.005% at 0 dBu, 1 kHz
• Gain range: 0 dB to 45 dB (Mic)
• SNR: 105 dB

Line Inputs

• Electronically balanced
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.25 dB
• THD+N: <0.005% at 0 dBu, 1 kHz
• Sensitivity range: -15 dBu to 30 dBu

Impedances

• Microphone inputs: 51.1 KΩ
• Channel insert return: 200 KΩ
• All other inputs: >100 KΩ
• 2-Track outputs: 10 KΩ
• All other outputs: 20 KΩ

Equalization

• High-shelving: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
• Mid-bell (mono): ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz
• Low-shelving: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
• Main EQ: 9 EQ bands (63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz), ±15 dB

DSP

• A/D & D/A converters: 24-bit
• DSP Resolution: 24-bit
• Effects: 10 DSP effects families with 10 variations available per family
• Presets: 100 total
• Controls: Rotary encoder preset selector, DSP mute switch, peak LED indicator

Main Mix

• Noise (bus noise): -102 dBr (ref: +4 dBu, fader 0 dB, channels muted)
• Noise (bus noise): -91 dBr (ref: +4 dBu, fader 0 dB, all input channels assigned and set to “unity” gain)
• Phantom Power: Mic Pin2/Pin3 and Pin1 47±2V

General

• Mains voltage: USA/Canada: 100–120 VAC ~60 Hz
• Mains voltage: UK/Australia: 240 VAC ~50 Hz
• Mains voltage: Europe: 210–240 VAC ~50 Hz
• Dimensions: 12.0” x 13.6” x 3.1” (305 mm x 346 mm x 80 mm)
• Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5Kg)