Specifications

Introduction
Studio 32 Reference Manual 10
About the Studio 32
The Studio 32 is an extremely flexible, 16-channel, 4-group plus L/R output, in-line
monitor professional audio mixing console. The MONITOR 1/2 path of each
channel has its own volume, pan, and access to the channel’s upper Aux send knob, so
you can mix or monitor the tape input while the main channel path mixes a mic or
line input. Each monitor control has its own source switch, so it may be used as a
conventional pre-fader auxiliary send as well as a tape monitor section. The
MONITOR 1/2 mix may be linked to the main stereo output, but also features its
own 1/4” output jacks. This flexible design allows full mix control of 32 sources, plus
8 aux returns, for a total of 40 sources at mixdown. For this reason, the Studio 32 is
perfectly suited for professional project studios with a large number of MIDI
sequencer-controlled sources that are synchronized with 16 tracks of ADAT. It also
makes an excellent console for live sound reinforcement use.
Each channel features a high-quality 3-band equalizer with a fully parametric
(not just sweep) midrange band. The midrange Q (bandwidth) can be set as narrow
as 1/6th of an octave, or as wide as several octaves, for boosting or cutting any
frequency range desired. An EQ IN/OUT switch permits the entire EQ circuit to be
bypassed when desired, maintaining the minimum signal path. A switchable 75
Hz high-pass filter removes low frequency rumble and noise.
The Studio 32 uses fully balanced +4 dBu inputs on 1/4" jacks for all LINE IN and
TAPE IN connections. The Studio 32 may also be used with unbalanced -10 dBV
level equipment. Each channel has its own balanced Direct Out, so that
simultaneous 16-track recording is possible.
All channels feature a high-quality, low-noise balanced microphone preamp with
globally switchable 48-volt phantom power for condenser microphones. Each input
channel features a green “-20 dB signal present” LED and a red PEAK LED to warn
of input signals that are too high for the present trim or EQ setting. The MUTE and
SOLO switches use these same LEDs to indicate when a channel is muted or soloed.
Effects mixes are handled by four post-fader Aux send busses, with two controls in
each channel that are assignable to either Aux 3-4 or Aux 5-6. The upper control,
labeled Aux 3(5), features its own input source select switch that allows it to
provide an effects send from either the channel fader or monitor level control. The
lower control, Aux 4(6), is a post-fader send that’s always sourced from the main
channel fader. Four Stereo Aux Returns (labeled A, B, C, and D) are provided, each
with its own assignment switches and MON 1/2 send control. Returns may be routed
to the stereo mix, the groups, soloed to the control room, and added to the monitor
mix, so that effects may be added to the final mix, printed to multitrack, monitored
on headphones, or any combination desired. The Studio 32 provides insert points on
each channel and the stereo main outputs, for use with compressors and graphic
equalizers.
Control room monitoring is made simpler by stereo-in-place Solo on each main
channel, which is globally switchable to PFL (Pre-fader listen). Each Auxiliary
mix and Group may be previewed in the control room while leaving the rest of the
signal path undisturbed. Two built-in headphone jacks with a separate source
select switch allow you to hear either the control room source, or the monitor mix.