SM Pro Audio Announcing New PM8 Passive Mixer At Winter NAMM

In addition to the full range of SM Pro Audio products (Analog, Red Valve, Value, & Microphone Series), the new PM8 passive mixer is to be released at the NAMM 2006 International Trade Show, held in Anaheim, California, USA. Visitors are welcome 19-22 January 2006 at the SM Pro Audio booth #6809.

The PM8 is an 8 x 4 passive mixer/summing unit designed to help users of digital audio workstations achieve higher quality audio mixdown results. The summing and mixing features built into the PM8 allow users to avoid unnecessary A/D & D/A conversions commonly found in digital studios and thus attain extremely detailed mixes with superb stereo imaging and punch.

When multi-tracking with software, top studio producers and engineers around the world will almost unanimously opt for using a good hardware console for final mix-downs. This is because of the huge software challenges that are faced when it comes to modifying and merging multiple audio signals into a single stereo stream. Software summing just doesn't cut it when compared to large format console summing, or passive mixing with units like the PM8.

Using all the best quality components, the PM-8 merges up to eight analog channels into clean and clear stereo pairs, with all the sonic depth and dynamics intact. Level control, panning, and muting controls give the PM8 the tools to deliver the sonic quality you would expect from a quality analog console. The PM8 also helps users integrate their trusty outboard reverbs, EQ units, vintage synths, and other audio equipment with their DAW projects without compromise. And if you need more channels just hook up another PM-8!

Features:

• Creates exceptionally detailed mixes with clarity and punch
• Achieves better stereo imaging
• Sums 8 x channels of audio to two stereo output pairs
• 8 x combo connector inputs
• 25 pin DSUB input connector (compatible with Digidesign's/Protools hardware pin arrangement format)
• 2 x stereo (4, Master 1 pair, Master 2 pair) XLR balanced outputs
• 2 x stepped attenuator controls for accurate level adjustment
• Internal power supply (110v-230v switchable)
• Ground pin connector

When Danny Olesh (Product Developer) from SM Pro Audio said, "Engineers have known mixing in software alone has some serious limitations. Our new passive mixer helps users get the best from both worlds. They can continue to get great features from their digital multi-track recording software whilst mixing down without compromise through the PM8."