ARREL Audio
CL-266 User Manual, Issue 0.1
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INTRODUCTION
The
ARREL Audio CL-266
is a 16-channel summing mixer conceived to comply with the
new demands from the digital recording technology. When used as a summing mixer, the
CL-266
offers a series of distinctive features not available in any other device on the
market. The signal level is controlled by a 300° potentiometer allowing a 14 dB range (-
12dB to +2dB) that permits a very easy level set up. It allows an easy and precise level
recall even without the need for stepped level controls which are more popular but less
functional.
Each channel can be accessed by two different input connectors (DB25 and XLR) allowing
hassle-free connections to professional DAW via a standard 8 channel multicore cable
(DB25 to DB25) as well as single-channel external device insertion via XLR cables.
Following the summing stage, is an insert point for connecting external units such as
equalizers and compressors that can be bypassed with a front panel button. This insert
connection, electronically balanced for both send and return, can be accessed either from
the DB25 and XLR rear connectors or via front panel jacks. This feature is particularly
useful when a main external unit (connected via the rear panel) needs to be momentarily
replaced by another device.
The use of the send/return front panel jacks automatically disables the corresponding rear
panel connected device. The send signal on the front panel jacks is always present
allowing the set-up of the levels for the outboard connected by the front panel jacks. The
connection of the return cable will exclude the main outboard connected to the DB25
connector on the back panel. Therefore a unit can be connected to the front panel jacks
maintaining the main insert on the back panel.
Master levels are set with two separate (Left and Right) ± 6dB potentiometers. Due to the
fact that Solo and Master levels can be significantly different, the monitor section has two
separate and independent controls: a main master level control and a secondary solo level
control (a led indicates that solo is activated). The solo mode remains active even when
the channel is muted. (signal is taken after the pan control, allowing an exact stereo image
positioning).
Used in conjunction with mic preamplifiers, the
CL-266
is the ideal mixer for engineers
working in studios not equipped with a classic analog console who do not want to use
digital mixers. For this reason, a different CL-266 version characterized by a level control
range of -20dB/+6dB is also available.
CL-266
is dedicated (due to his absolute sonic level quality) to high professional vocal
recordings, classical instruments, high dynamic range instruments such as drums and
percussions.
ARREL Audio
products are
designed and manufactured in Italy.
