ProAudio Review - May 2008 - (Page 10) LIVE | REVIEW by Andrew Roberts The dedicated mono channels also have 1/4-inch line input jacks, a TRS insert jack (for unbalanced send and return) and a TRS jack for direct output (selectable as pre-fader, post-insert, or post-fader). These mono strips have individual phantom power switching, a mic/line switch (to allow for line level APB Dynasonics H1020 This may be the king of the mid-priced/rack mount mixer class. By now, most of us should be familiar with APB Dynasonics — the small manufacturer that, in the face of industry-wide digitization, has chosen to embark on a path of building high-quality analog consoles for the pro user. Following the success of the company’s large format Spectra series consoles (reviewed in PAR March 2007), they have delved into making utilitarian boards for smaller applications. Called the Pro Rack series, this series features a monitor console and a recently released house console called the H1020. To me, the reason for this foray is easy to understand. For every job I have using a 32-channel or larger-frame console, I probably have 10 that are suitable for a small-frame board of 16 channels or less. APPLICATIONS Live Touring and Theater, Installation Audio KEY FEATURES Mic preamps in total; 12 mono mic/line inputs; four dualmono/stereo mic/line inputs; per channel: phantom power, polarity reverse, mic/line switch, mic pad switch (combo mic/line/pad switch on stereo inputs), variable frequency high-pass filters with 20-400Hz sweep range at 12dB per octave; four-band EQ; six aux sends; L/R, center, and mono mix bus assignments along with additional assignment switches to subgroups 12 and 3-4 with balanced XLR outputs, TRS bus inputs and TRS insert connectors; much more. PRICE $3,400 CONTACT APB-Dynasonics | ☎ 973-785-1101 ➲ www.apb-dynasonics.com | FEATURES The H1020 has a rack-mountable chassis with a rotating input/output bay that allows the board to be configured vertically or horizontally. The chassis, being rack-mountable, is 19-inches wide. It measures 17.47-inches (or 10 rack spaces) deep or high (depending on orientation) and it has a maximum depth of 10.32-inches (when the I/O pod is positioned for horizontal use). The H1020 has 16 input channels with 12 being dedicated mono and four channels configured for mono/stereo use. All of the board’s 16 channels have XLR inputs (in fact, the stereo channels have two) and feature preamplifiers based on the renowned Spectra series desks. input on XLR), polarity reversal, a pad switch (-26dB) and an input gain control. The mono strips are outfitted with a powerful EQ section that features a variable high-pass filter (20-400Hz), a high frequency control (+/15dB shelving at 10kHz), a sweepable hi-mid (400Hz-8kHz with a fixed Q of one octave and +/- 15dB), a sweepable low-mid (80Hz2kHz, +/-15dB, fixed Q), and a low frequency shelf (+/-15dB @ 60Hz). The EQ section (except for the high-pass filter) is engaged by depressing a pushbutton. The Aux section on the mono channels features six sends that are tied to a “pre” switch by pairs (1-2, 3-4 and 5-6). There is also a master switch to toggle the whole secAPB DYNASONICS continues on page 12 ➤ 10 | ProAudio Review | May 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.apb-dynasonics.com http://www.proaudioreview.com
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