Marantz Sound Live 8 8-Channel / 2-Bus Tabletop Mixer
The Sound Live 8 is a compact 8-channel/2-bus tabletop mixer that easily handles all the equipment, switching and signal shaping you need to produce first-rate recordings, without the expense, bulk and inconvenience of an overly-complicated studio console.
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 K?
- Channel insert return: 200 K?
- All other inputs: >100 K?
- 2-Track outputs: 10 K?
- All other outputs: 20 K?
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)
