Harrison Audio / 32classic MS (; Mix Strip)

The Harrison Audio/32Classic MS is a product that combines the channel modules of the large console 32C Classic into a 1-channel/1U channel strip.

■Channel Strip

■Mono

■Rack-mountable Harrison Audio mixing console module

The 32Classic MS is a high-performance, all-analog channel strip that brings the distinctive Harrison sound and processing tools of the flagship 32Classic recording console to the studio. Adding hybrid workflow capabilities and a built-in stereo mix bus for summing multiple units, the 32Classic MS delivers legendary sound while adding unique and innovative features to enhance your workflow.

Boasting the same design as the 32Classic console, the 32Classic MS features premium Jensen JT-MB-CPCA transformer-coupled microphone preamps, a distinctive Harrison LP/HP filter with 3dB resonant peak, and an ultra-smooth 4-band parametric EQ. The original 3232 console was used by artists such as Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin, creating some of the most acclaimed and timeless music ever made. And now, that unmistakable sound is available for the first time in a 19-inch rack format. Bring recording legends to your studio with the 32Classic MS.

■Comprehensive Input Section

The 32Classic MS features a versatile input section with dedicated microphone and line XLR inputs on the rear panel. For added convenience, the front panel also features inputs with selectable instrument/Hi-Z and microphone options. The microphone inputs are equipped with essential utilities such as 48V phantom power, a -20dB pad, phase flip, and a 3-color LED meter. Independent gain controls are available for both microphone and line inputs, ensuring precise adjustment and superior performance on both. Whether recording, producing, or mixing, the 32Classic MS provides the connectivity you need to maximize your sessions.

■Harrison Mic Pre - The Sound of Legends

The defining characteristic of classic Harrison recordings is the high-performance transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier. Staying true to its tradition, the 32Classic MS microphone preamp delivers 70dB of clean gain, achieving the warm, rich tone Harrison is famous for. Thanks to the Jensen JT-MB-CPCA transformer, you can expect a full low end, open midrange, and ultra-smooth, natural highs. The gentle roll-off at both ends of the frequency spectrum and subtle phase shift create an incredibly sweet and musical sound, making it ideal for virtually any source material.

■Characterful LP/HP Filters

As found in the original 3232 and the latest 32Classic consoles, the 32Classic MS's low-pass and high-pass filters offer a musical 12dB/octave slope. The high-pass filter ranges from 25 Hz to 3.1 kHz and features a distinctive 3 dB resonant peak. The low-pass filter ranges from 160 Hz to 20 kHz and is ideal for removing rumble and smoothing high frequencies. The true Harrison magic begins when used in combination with the EQ section to tighten the low end and ""blossom"" the top end.

■ 32Classic EQ

The 32Classic MS is the first to feature the iconic 4-band parametric EQ from the 32Classic console in a 19-inch rack format. Its frequency range and proportional Q design were painstakingly developed to provide both a wide range of musical curves and precise sculpting to extract the best from any source material or recording scenario. Trusted for its power by legendary engineers like Bruce Swedien and Roger Nichols, and adopted for its flexibility in renowned studios such as The Village and Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, and LSI Studios in Nashville.

■ Integrated mixbus and hybrid workflow features

The 32Classic MS's built-in mixbus allows you to build your Harrison recording/mixing system channel by channel. Designed to enhance your workflow and improve recording and mixing capabilities, the Mix Bus allows you to cascade the outputs of multiple units via the rear panel's ""summing"" connectors and jumper cables. You can balance the signal using the fader controls and pan the stereo output. Additionally, you can record at unity gain using the 0 dB fader bypass. Ideal for hybrid workflows, mobile rigs, and tracking rooms, the 32Classic MS's built-in Mix Bus delivers Harrison's iconic tone with exceptional flexibility.

■Insert Point

The 32Classic MS unit features balanced insert points (located after the mic preamp and pre-filter) for inserting other processing equipment, such as compressors, into the unit's signal path.

■Channel Outputs

The 32Classic MS features pre/post-fader direct outputs for convenient and better control when supplying to recording devices.

■32Classic MS Sidecar

By combining multiple 32Classic MS channels and using them as a ""sidecar"" to your existing setup, you can enhance your mixing and tracking workflow. Ideal for drum buses and instrument buses, it adds the iconic Harrison sound to your sound palette, providing warmth, depth, and flexibility to any recording or mixing application.

■Key Features


? Flexible Input Section

- Dedicated microphone/line XLR input on the rear panel.

- Selectable instrument/Hi-Z and microphone combination XLR input on the front panel.


? Transformer Preamp

- Microphone preamp employing the legendary Jensen JT-MB-CPCA transformer.


? 32Classic Equalizer

- Harrison 4-band parametric EQ with the proportional Q of the 32Classic console.

- Legendary Harrison low-pass and high-pass filters.

? Mixer Section

- A unique mixer section that allows channel signals to be sent to a stereo mix bus. The balanced mix bus can be cascaded to multiple 32-Channel Strip MS units.

? Insert Points

- Each 32Classic MS unit features balanced insert points.

■Specifications

Mic Preamp

Minimum Gain - 20 dB

Maximum Gain - 70 dB

Input Impedance - 5.8K

Input Impedance Pad-in - 1.3K

Maximum Input Level (without pad) - +4 dBu

Maximum Input Level (with pad) - +24 dBu

THD 50 dB Gain - < 0.01

Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.25 dB

Ein < -129 dBu

Line Level Input

Input Impedance - 10K

Line Trim - +/- 9.5 dB

Maximum Input Level - +24 dBu

THD +4 dBu Line Input to Stereo Mix Output < 0.01

Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.25 dB

Line Level Output

Maximum Output Level - +24 dBu

Output Impedance - 30Ω