Soundtracs

Soundtracs MRXand MR in 24 , 32 and 40 channel config ' all into 8 with 16 tape monitors

 

How about this !

Shaun Lowes twin MRX consoles (64 line inputs) from Prism studios in Stoke :

April 08 Just sold an MX 32 ( live /theatre version : same channels as MRX ) to Nico in Berlin , here is his return email :

Hi Tim,

Btw, the MX sounds great. Especially when you slightly overload the gains, it adds some really nice distortion. Sweet! I'm really happy with it. Now I only need to find out how the group matrix works ;)

All the best,
Nico

Just found these guys on Google images
check out thier studio in Philidelphia ,,,, ROCK and Roll !"

 

Please see Markitzeromusic Studios

 

MRX , classic 4 band EQ , 6 AUXS . 8 groups and 16 tape returns ,


 

Mar08 Email :


Hi Tim

Yep the soundtracs is still going well.... love it. i''ve attached a picture of the beast for you, would love a nice big Jade :-) hope alls well with you

shaun
www.prismstudios.co.uk Shauns studio

 

MRX : The story :


Split format console :
If you dont need the midi mutes then go for the same front end and EQ in the following format :

  • Mono channels on the left with eight groups and 16 tape monitors on the RHS.
  • It does has six individual Aux sends and is a split format: channels/groups
  • They really do have that warm analogue sound due to the discrete 4 transistor (SDS786) front end and classic "British eq"

These old Soundtracs boards have a unique sound/solid feel and...they will go on for years to come!

The "MR" and MRX consoles were manufactured between 1988 and 1992 : Modular consoles with the classic "British EQ" :

MRX 32

  • Hi and Lo Shelf and two mid sweeps
  • 8 buss with 16 metered "tape returns"

MRX users around the world

 

July 06 , A chap in Sri Lana

"Meanwhile I must thank you very much for all your good advice.
The EQ separation is precise and far superior to the D & R that was used earlier.
Thanks again for all your help

Regards -
Brian Vanderwall

mail from "just a guy" in Texas says it all :

----- Original Message -----
From: Putumpo@aol.com
To: studiosys@studiosys.demon.co.uk
Sent: 06 December 2000 04:10
Subject: Re: soundtracs 24 mr

Tim

i bought the board (MRX 32 ) used from a chain called Guitar Center in Dallas, Texas. they had it marked at $1500 USD. i checked the channels with a shure condenser mic into headphones and it blew my mackie away with just that simple test. i thought it might be underpriced so i bought it, not knowing anything about Soundtracs. i am pleased with my purchase, and intend to learn how to use it to track and mix my bands home studio cd project. ( if i can ever figure out how to use these DA88's )


thanks again for the info.


travis branson
Dallas, Tx USA

May 24 2006 E mails from MRX user :

Thanks Tim, thats brilliant, Man I'm LOVING This Desk, It Just Rocks!!!!


Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Jones [mailto:tim@studiosystems.co.uk]
Sent: 24 May 2006 10:58
To: Richard@timeslot16.wanadoo.co.uk
Subject: Soundtracs Knobs


And the reason it blew his Mackie away ...................

Front end "discrete" 4 transistor input stage, (SD786) as used on the recent Soundtracs Solitare consoles, give loads of warm response with 22db headroom. PC Midi kind of Midi Mute "MR" PC Midi : basically an MRX but an "In Line" format with 2 inputs /strip and Midi mutes, much more compact and a great board for 24 trk monitoring.

  • High pass filter switch removes undesirable lo frequencies, rolling off at 12 db /octave.
  • Phase sw.
  • then the HF Shelving filter operates at 12 KHz +/- 15 db
  • Two quasi parametric mid f with fixed Q of 1.5 :
  • with f range of 500Hz > 10KHz and 50 Hz to 1 KHz variable at +/- 15 db
  • 6 Aux sends on the MR range
  • 4 Aux sends on the PC MIdi
  • Split format (mono channels with 8 groups and 16 tape returns )on the MR range
  • Dual input "In Line" format with mid mutes/8 buss and shared EQ on the PC MIdi.
  • Both consoles have built in LED meter bridge which looks at monitor (tape return) levels and group out levels.

Alps faders and ext' rack 4u power supply... a great choice as a front end console with discrete mic' amps on a PC / Cubase/ Logic system, direct outputs to feed direct into PC cards if required.

Everyone who has /had a MRX or PC Midi has absolutely loved the mic amp and EQ