Phoenix Audio Theata - 8-Channel Class-A Discrete Instrument pre-amp and Summing Mixer with Stereo width control

Phoenix Audio Theata - 8-Channel Class-A Discrete Instrument pre-amp and Summing Mixer with Stereo width control

The Phoenix Audio Theata is an 8-channel Class A, summing mixer and instrument pre-amp. The Theata features 8 channels that each offer 30dB of gain, 18dB pad, phase reverse, variable high-pass filter and ground lift. Enabling you to sculpt the tone, and remove unwanted noise and rumble. The Theata has 8 active, ultra high impedance (10 mega ohm) Class A discrete instrument pre-amps, making them ideal for DI.

The Theata has huge variety of input and output options, with over 24 inputs and 20 outputs there are eight unbalanced TRS inputs on the front, an eight channel D-sub input connector on the rear panel and a further eight TRS through inputs also on the front, these can be used to present another input source or for real creativity mix another signal with the input & through to create a new mixed sound which can have really exciting results.

On the rear the Theata has 20 outputs, these come in the form of 16 direct D-sub outputs with two dedicated to each channel, then two XLR mix master outputs and two master monitor outs.

But the really exciting part of the Theata is its routing matrix, each channel has its own left and right switching options, these can be used to route any and all of the eight channels to a master bus so that you can sum to the two channel mixing board that is part of the Theata. You can even send a mono signal to a stereo bus which can create some exciting options. When you route your channels to the master bus you allow the eight channels to be summed to a pair of outputs which is free up valuable inputs on your DAW interface or FOH or to essentially mix your instruments, the mixing bus of the Theata is a Class A active high gain voltage earth solution.

On the master bus you even more options like the main stereo output, additional left and right monitor outputs and stereo width effect which has the great ability to widen the mix or create a narrow mono mix, this has the ability to create some really exciting sonic opportunities. Also if you want to insert you favourite outboard like your favourite outboard compressors or EQ’s then the master bus has its own dedicated insert send and return connectors and if eight channels aren’t enough for all the instruments then the linking function can be used so two channels can be merged into a 16 channel unit.

Features

• Eight world class active ultra high impedance Class A discrete Instrument pre amps (10 megohm)
• Class A discrete active summing amplifier mixing suite
• Intuitive & flexible bussing matrix with L & R switching options
• Stereo width effect control option with mono effect & 25% wider option
• 24 inputs (8inputs on D-sub rear input, 8 inputs on the front panel, 8 through inputs on the front panel)
• 20 outputs (8 main outputs, 8 additional monitor outs, 2 main summing outs & 2 monitor summing outs)
• 10 classic Phoenix Audio custom wound transformers
• 30db of gain on every channel to shape & control your color & tone
• Variable HPF on every channel (45hz to 250hz)
• Phase reverse on every channel
• Pad on every channel (15db)
• Ground lift on every channel with selector switch
• Master Insert send & return connectors
• Bus Linking for two units, ability to make a 16 channel unit
• External 24v with lockable connector