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SM Pro Audio PM-8 Passive Mixer
 
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SM Pro Audio PM-8 Details
Why a ‘passive’ mixer, we hear you say?
For software multi-track and hardware synth users, there are plenty of good reasons. Without getting too technical about it, the upshot is that your mixdowns will simply sound better as a result.

Those of us who mix using computer software are faced with an inevitable compromise.

You can spend a great deal of time trying to build up a mix to sound clear and dynamic, with great depth and dimension. Yet, as you’re building things up, things just don’t seem to sound the way they should. Then, by the time you listen to the stereo CD, you’re not smiling anymore. Even while folks might be congratulating you on a job well done, you know something is not right.

Don’t worry! It’s not your imagination. Your ears are telling you the truth!

Just as with hardware mixing consoles, software faces similar challenges when it comes to modifying and merging multiple audio signals into a single stereo stream. Something strange always seems to happen to the sound. Software developers spend an enormous amount of time and money in trying to get this right. This partly explains why the best software also costs big bucks. Even when multi-tracking with software, this is why top studio producers and engineers around the world will almost unanimously opt for using a good hardware console for final mixdowns.

So, for those of us who would prefer not to spend mega-dollars on a high-end mixing console but would like to get closer to the real deal, all you need do is hook up a multi-channel audio interface to the PM8 Passive Summing Box and you’ll be wanting to remix everything you’ve ever done!

Using high quality components, the PM8 merges up to eight analog channels into a clean and clear stereo pair, with all the sonic depth and dynamics intact. If your software is not cutting it, just use it for what it’s best at – multi-tracking! Leave the merging of the final stereo mix to the PM8. And if you need more channels – just hook up another PM8! As with all passive mixing devices, passively attenuating the signals will lead to a drop in the main mix output level. The PM8 offers a transparant active gain make-up stage (this requires the unit to be connected to mains power). If you do not need the make-up gain, or would like to use your own external make-up gain unit/preamplifer, you do not need to connect mains power to the PM8. The audio path will remain fully passive from input to output.

It’s also the perfect tool for merging those great sounding hardware synths and samplers into the mix without compromise.
 

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Allows your mixes to January 23, 2010
Reviewer: Ronald Hunt from BROOKLYN, NY United States  
The convenience of mixing in the box is unquestionable, and I didn't want to loose that. The sonic benefits of running audio through actual cables and wires  is a no brainer as well. It's not a matter of opinion, it's a matter of physics. Enter the PM-8. On the rear panel you have  8 inputs (XLR/TRS combo) and 3 stereo outs; 1 of which is passive. On the front of the unit are large knobs, lots of large knobs. (I like) The top row of (8) knobs are for individual pan of each channel. The bottom row is your fader which controls level. Passive units don't allow for make-up, all they do is deduct; such is the case with the PM-8. If you use the passive stereo output, like me, then you need 2 channels of mic preamp gain to make up for the roughly 35db loss in gain. As a result of using the PM-8, my mixes have deeper bass, a better stereo image and the highs aren't as harsh. Great buy if you have an interface with multiple outputs.

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