The Roger Mayer 456HD-M Stereo is designed to reproduce the desirable characteristics of recording to tape in the digital age with zero latency, no extra CPU load and a discrete Class A analogue signal path. Building on the success of the smaller 456HD processors, the 456HD-M Stereo is a mastering-grade stereo 19" 2U rack unit designed for larger studio set-ups.
Applications include primary tracking, mix busses, mixing and mastering.
The 456HD Analogue Wave Shaping Process is an innovative way to experience modern dynamic and harmonic control in real time with zero latency. It was inspired by the desirable qualities of a tape recording and can reproduce their dynamic compression and harmonic properties accurately to correct and enhance pre and post digital recordings.
The 456HD-M is an evolution from the experience and needs of industry producers and engineers from the many and varied uses for audio in production.
The 456 extended low and high frequency response exceeds that of an original vintage tape recorder operating at 15ips or 30ips all without any tape hiss producing what is in effect HD TAPE RECORDING. The problems of tape recorder setup and cost of multi-track tape can be eliminated as you now have access to all of the desirable analogue properties of the vintage ways but with added high speed dynamics processing.
Key features:
- Two large VU meters for clear visibility with switchable input and output display.
- 2 channel input and output with gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors.
- Independent input and output controls for both channels.
- Bypass switches for both channels.
- Shared Presense, Bass and Treble controls for overall tone-shaping.
- Behaves just like a vintage tape recorder using studio mastering tape. Modelled on the performance of a Studer A80 using 456 Tape.
- Discrete Class A analogue signal path with very high bandwidth and low noise components.
- Zero latency and no extra DAW CPU load.
- Clear layout and solid stainless steel construction.
- Domed labels can be written on and erased using a wax pencil aiding recall positions.
- Triple shielding construction provides effective shielding against EMI and RF interference from mobile phones, routers and computers.
- Hand-built in the UK.
Technical Specifications
- Input Level: Nominal -20 dBu to +4 dBu Unbalanced
- Maximum Input Level: +32 dBu
- Input Impedance: 10K or greater
- Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu Transformer Balanced
- Output Impedance: 50 ohms
- Internal Headroom: 20 dB
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB
- Dimensions: Standard 2U Rack Mounting Size
482mm (w) x 89mm (h) x 250mm (d) - Weight: 3.64Kg
- Power Requirements: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz