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.

$350

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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

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