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Series 80B Dual Channel

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Overview

Rock history in your rack.

So maybe you can't afford a vintage 32 channel console. Well, these days, you don't really need one. What you do need is one or two great-sounding input channels. The Trident Series 80B is a two-chanShow More

Specs

Series 80B Dual Channel Specifications:

Input Impedance:

Microphone: 1.2k ohm transformer balanced
Line: 15k ohm electronically balanced

Output Impedance:

<100 ohm electronically balanced

Gain:

Microphone: -15dB to +60dB
Line: -15dB to +10dB

Noise:

Microphone: <-128dBu ref 150 ohm (20Hz-20kHz)
Line: <-85dBu (EQ In, 20Hz-20kHz)

Maximum Levels:

Mic Input: +24dBu at all frequencies
Line Input:+24dBu at all frequencies

Distortion:

Mic Input: <0.05% T.H.D. (-50dBu input, +4dBu output)
Line Input: <0.05% T.H.D. (+4dBu input, +4dBu output)

Frequency Response:

Mic Input: ±1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Line Input: ±1dB 20Hz to 20kHz

Nominal Operating Level:

+4dBu

Peak LED Threshold:

+10dBu

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Series 80B Dual Channel

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Series 80B Dual Channel Specifications:

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