Liquid Channel
The Focusrite MH445 Liquid Channel is a revolutionary
professional channel strip that can precisely replicate any classic microphone
preamp and compressor. The Focusrite MH445 combines radical new analog preamp
technology with Dynamic Convolution techniques. The Liquid Channel fuses
cutting-edge analog design with lightening fast SHARC DSP. Augmented by fully
digital controls and optional remote software, The Liquid Channel provides the
ultimate fluid vintage collection.
Rather than creating a similar sound
to vintage units, as with modeling devices, The Liquid Channel precisely
replicates their sonic behavior. This is achieved through Dynamic Convolution,
the application of a unique, level-dependant set of responses to an audio
signal. These measured responses, sampled at numerous levels and with every
possible setting combination, are applied to the input stream on a
sample-by-sample basis for accurate replication.
Mic-pre replication
can't be achieved with software alone. Hardware is required in addition to
account for the physical interaction with the microphone. As a result, Focusrite
invested vast amounts of time and energy into designing and building the
ultimate "liquid" preamplifier, able to match the input impedance and signal
path (transformer or electronic) of the device being replicated.
Second
order harmonic distortion is a beneficial artifact of analog circuits
(especially tube and transformer-coupled designs) providing the much-loved
warmth. However, often 2 units of the same type will vary in the amount of
second order distortion produced, so an additional control for modifying this
vintage property is provided. This allows for precise matching of the Liquid
Channel to your own beloved mic pre.
The Liquid Channel combines a
highly complex, massively flexible analog front-end with Dynamic Convolution
processing, which utilizes lightening-fast SHARC chips and runs at sample rates
of up to 192kHz. The front panel controls are digital, with tactile rotary
encoders; all parameters can be stored in one of 99 program memories. At the
press of button, you can reload all mic-preamp, compressor and EQ settings for
an individual session. If using The Liquid Channel in conjunction with a
recording platform (e.g. Pro Tools), both the session files and the Liquid
Channel's program memory can be sent via standard data transfer methods,
providing a completely mobile recording session. Perfectly replicated vintage
classics with the power and ease of use of the digital domain.
The USB
port on the rear panel allows remote control of The Liquid Channel, leaving the
processor safely racked away. But that's not all. The software application also
serves as an archiving system for additional replicas and program memories, and
permits downloads of additional classic units from ffliquid.com.
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