Dealer Edition SPRING

PMI AUDIO GROUP 2007

SPRING dealer edition The new Toft Audio ATB Console is quickly becoming the standard in professional and project studios alike because of its legendary history.

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quired. These included full 24 track THE NEW TOFT AUDIO monitoring and routing, 4 band equaliza- ATB-SERIES CONSOLES tion, monitor equalization and 10 auxiliary sends. Malcolm therefore proposed to Toft Audio Designs recreates the the studio owners (Barry and Norman magic of the Trident Series 80 con- Sheffield) that they could design their soles. own console to fit their demanding re- The ATB Series is the creation of quirements. legendary console designer Malcolm Toft. In 1972 Malcolm founded Tri- He began his career as an audio engi- dent Audio Developments, beginning a neer, working for Trident Studios from the legacy that would help shape the sound day it opened in 1968 through to 1971 of modern recording. The new designs Queen, and David Bowie; recently, Dire when he founded Trident Audio Devel- quickly gained prominence in a rapidly Straits, Coldplay, Radiohead, and Oasis opments. expanding recording market. Trident have added their names to the roster. In In 1971 he became studio manager Audio Developments produced a number fact, Radiohead have used an MTA Con- and was given the task of finding a re- of acclaimed models, including: The A sole (also designed by Malcolm Toft) in placement console that would provide and B Ranges, Series 80, TSM, Trimix, the recording of every album from (and recording facilities for the newly emerging Series 65, Series 75 etc. including) O.K. Computer. 24 track format. It soon became apparent Artists who have recorded hits to him that no current manufacturer could on Trident consoles include: Stevie provide the type of facilities they re- Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Rod Stewart, A look ahead: PMI AUDIO GROUP www.pmiaudio.com ATB Console breakdown 2 Manufacturers & Distributors of: Joemeek | Studio Projects | Toft Audio Designs | Stephen Paul Audio | Valley People ATB Features & Specifications 3 1845 W. 169th St., Gardena, Ca 90247 | 310.323.9050 | 310.323.9051 fax contact: Brian Seong | [email protected] ATB Close-up Product Images 4 The Console recording to DAWs or multi-track tape The 8 Monitor Returns in the The ATB Series continues to recorders. Each input channel also has its Submaster section also function as addi- build on the Toft legacy, incorporating a own send/return should the engineer tional inputs and these returns are also great deal of the original circuitry utilized wish to use external EQ’s or dynamics connected to line inputs 1-8. It is there- in popular Trident/MTA models; however, processors. fore extremely easy to mix anything that it is designed with today’s DAW user in 6 Auxiliary Sends allow the inter- has been recorded via the 8 subgroups mind. face of external effects processors and using the main channel inputs. Available in 16, 24, and 32 supply a method for setting up cues. Aux 8 stereo Effects Returns are channel configurations, the ATB features 1 is set up pre-fade, and Auxes 2-6 can located in the upper Submaster section, in-line monitoring and direct outputs on be independently switched to pre or post so that no regular inputs need be used as each input channel, thus facilitating both fader positions in the signal path. effects returns. There is also a master tracking and remixing with consummate Input modules also incorporate level control for each of the 6 balanced ease. Inline monitoring, additional master a monitor section, useful for listening to Auxiliary Sends for adjusting overall level section inputs, and dedicated stereo ef- takes during the tracking procedure. to an effects processor or headphone fects return allow up to 88 channels of Auxes 5 and 6 and the channel equalizer amplifier when using them as cue mixes. input when mixing (ATB32). can be assigned to the monitor section, making it possible for the engineer to Master Section Input Section have a monitor mix complete with EQ The ATB Master Section pro- Each input features a high qual- and effects available while recording. vides all of the controls needed to affect ity Burr Brown mic/line preamplifier and During mixdown, the monitor inputs can overall functionality of the console. A will accept signals from low impedance function as additional line inputs, as they 100mm fader allows accurate setting of balanced microphones, high or low level feed the Left/Right outputs simultane- Left/Right output levels, and a visual rep- balanced/unbalanced line levels, or even ously with the channel input. This effec- resentation of level is available via both the output from a musical instrument. tively doubles the number or inputs on 12 position bar graph and VU meters. A Signal present (-20dB) and peak (+10dB) the console. comprehensive talkback system with LED’s provide visual references of input A stereo after fade listen button built-in microphone allows the engineer level. A high quality 100mm throw fader allows channels to be monitored inde- to communicate with performers. Two provides precise level control. pendently without interrupting the record- sets of Monitor Outputs are supplied, The signal can be shaped via ing process. This maintains a true stereo along with a Headphone Output and level perspective while doing so. A push but- control. Two line level 2 Track Returns are ton located on each module printed cir- provided for monitoring CD players or cuit board makes it possible to make other stereo devices. each channel solo mono, pre-fade. A The ATB Series’ modular design particularly useful function if the console allows for easy servicing should the need is used as a P.A. mixer arise. It is constructed from individual circuit boards mounted at right angles to Submaster Section the front panels and removable in banks Each Submaster channel pro- of 8. All active components, (IC’s, etc.) vides a method of adjusting the output are socketed making removal simple. level of each of the 8 sub-group outputs Passive components use traditional via its own fader. Using the comprehen- through-hole technology, also simplifying sive subgroup monitoring facilities it is the servicing process. possible to build up a monitor mix of the recorded tracks and any that are about to be recorded. Aux sends 5 and 6 are the extremely musical four-band equal- available to provide access to reverbs or izer, the design of which draws heavily other effects. This allows complete stereo from the original Trident Series 80. Boost cues with effects to be sent to perform- and cut of 15dB is provided by centre ers. High quality 12 segment LED bar detent controls and the two sweep fre- graph meters provide instant notification quency ranges overlap for increased of sub-group levels. flexibility. Direct outputs are supplied for

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Manufacturacturersers && DistrDistributibutorsors of:of: JoemeekJoemeek || SStudiotudio PrProjectsojects || TTofoftt AAudioudio DesignsDesigns || SSttephenephen PPaulaul AAudioudio || VVallealleyy PPeopleeople 11884545 WW.. 1169t69thh SSt.,t., GarGardena,dena, CaCa 9029024747 || 33110.323.90500.323.9050 || 33110.323.9050.323.90511 ffaxax contcontactact:: BrBrianian SeongSeong || [email protected]@pmiaudio.com ATB Key Features Technical Specifications:

• Available in 16, 24 & 32 channel Input Impedance Noise Levels configurations Microphone Impedance: Microphone Input Noise: • 8 Mix Busses with outputs • >1.2K ohm balanced • <-128dBu ref 150 ohm (20Hz-20kHz) Line Impedance: Line Input Noise: • Direct Outs on every channel • >15K ohm electronically balanced • <-75dBu (Eq. In, 20Hz-20kHz) • Inline Monitoring for every input channel Output Impedance Maximum Mic Levels: • Additional 8 Monitor Returns in Line Impedance: Mic Input: Group Section • <100 ohms balanced/unbalanced • <+24dBu at all frequencies Line Input: Vintage Series 80 EQ for every • Gain • <+24dBu at all frequencies input channel Microphone Gain: • 6 Aux Sends (Aux 1 - pre fader, Aux 2- • 70dB 6 - selectable pre or post fader) Line Gain: • 8 dedicated stereo Aux Returns • -16 to +30dB • Super Accurate 12-Stage LED Meter • Optional Meter Bridge • Optional 24/192k Firewire Bridge

Toft Audio Designs ATB24

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