PHOENIX AUDIO DRS-8 mk2 — Microphone
PHOENIX AUDIO DRS-8 mk2 — Microphone
Phoenix Audio DRS-8 mk2 is an 8-channel Class-A microphone preamp and DI in a 2U, 19-inch rackmount chassis. Phoenix describes the DRS design as using an electronically balanced transformerless Class-A mic input stage, a transformer-balanced DSOP-2 discrete Class-A output stage and custom DB694 output transformer.
Specifications
Format
| Channels | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rack format | 2U, 19 in rackmount |
| Mains | 240 V / 110 V mains voltage selector switch |
Circuit and Gain
| Input stage | Electronically balanced transformerless Class-A mic input |
|---|---|
| Output stage | Transformer-balanced DSOP-2 discrete Class-A output stage with DB694 output transformer |
| Mic gain | -30 to -70 in 5 dB steps |
| Output fader gain | Additional 10 dB |
| Pad | -15 dB input pad |
I/O and Controls
| Inputs | Neutrik combo XLR/1/4 in mic and line inputs plus switched DI jacks |
|---|---|
| Outputs | Rear XLR outputs and 25-pin D-sub output wired to Tascam standard |
| Per channel controls | 48 V phantom power, high-pass filter, phase reverse and LED gain metering |
| Di impedance | 10 Mohm DI input |
Performance
| Maximum output | +26 dBu |
|---|---|
| Noise | -90 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Output frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB max |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Phoenix Audio DRS-8 mk2 is an 8-channel Class-A microphone preamp and DI in a 2U, 19-inch rackmount chassis. Phoenix describes the DRS design as using an electronically balanced transformerless Class-A mic input stage, a transformer-balanced DSOP-2 discrete Class-A output stage and custom DB694 output transformer. Each DRS-8 mk2 channel provides Neutrik combo XLR/1/4 in mic/line input, switched DI input, 48 V phantom power, phase reverse, high-pass filter, -15 dB pad, stepped input gain and output fader. Published specifications include gain steps from -30 to -70 in 5 dB increments, 10 dB additional output-fader gain, +26 dBu maximum output, -90 dB noise over 20 Hz-20 kHz, 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB output-stage response, rear XLR outputs and 25-pin D-sub output wired to Tascam standard.