Martinsound Issues MultiMAX Software Upgrade
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October 16, 1999
Martinsound is announcing new software enhancements for their MultiMAX multichannel
monitor controller. The software enhancements are available on new units or as
an upgrade to existing users.
MultiMAX is designed to augment the monitor section of an existing stereo
mixing console and add the facilities necessary to handle complex surround sound
mixes. It may be integrated with any stereo mixing console to add monitoring for
8-channel surround, 7.1, 5.1 and LCRS.
The additional software features for the standard MultiMAX are accessed through
a new SPL Level/Range menu page in the Setup Directory and include:
- The addition of an SPL Display Range mode. The level range display can be
increased or decreased in 5 dB increments, allowing the user to select any one
of five SPL range displays to reflect their preferred method of operation.
- An extension of the level range by 30 dB. This feature provides continuous
level control from 95 dB to 35 dB and has been introduced in response to customer
requests for constant variable control to a very low level, without the introduction
of the Dim function.
- The addition of a Wide Inputs Interlock mode. The current version of MultiMAX
permits the selection of either the Direct (console mix buses) or Playback (recorder
returns) inputs, plus any combination of three Premix Inputs. A new mode permits
all five 8-channel inputs to be selected in any combination, or in an exclusive,
interlocking mode.
MultiMAX is the only surround monitor controller currently available to offer
comprehensive downmixing in all formats, to insure backward compatibility on any
playback system. Every stage of the encode/decode process may be monitored. MultiMAX
includes the ability to insert an external processor and provides monitoring of
the production track.
MultiMAX offers precise level control of multiple speaker systems, with solo,
mute and dim control, and it incorporates a pink noise generator and individual
level trims for easy calibration of the speaker systems. Downmix level options,
LFE filter and bass redirection features complete the list of facilities offered
by the unit. The easy-to-read LCD allows precise and repeatable setups. An optional
remote is available.
Visit Martinsound on the web at www.martinsound.com.
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