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Trident 88 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    80 Hz Mail In Registration.............34 MON PAN 5•6 7•8 SOLO (AFL) GROUPS Project Notes................35 MONITOR LEVEL LEVEL MUTE SOURCE STUDIO SIGNAL MONITOR TB MIC FADER REVERSE SOLO SOLO (AFL) MONITOR LEVEL TALKBACK MUTE MUTE EXT MIC Trident 88 Owners Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction/Specifications

    Introduction & Specifications The Trident 88 is a split inline console that builds on the Trident heritage. The 88 consoles possess the highest sonic quality components and are equipped with eight busses and the renowned Trident Series 80 EQ. This incarnation by Trident Audio Developments is built with modern integrated circuits that use a combination of through-hole and surface mount parts.

  • Page 5: Input Module

    A four band fully sweepable Trident EQ is at the core of this console, every channel also has a When the module is used for mixing purposes, the monitor section...
  • Page 6 Trident 88 Input Channel Group Assignment • • • • 1-2 Group Assignment L• R Assigns the Channel post-fader MIC INSRT signal to the Group 1 and 2 mix +48V buses through the Channel Pan Control. With the Channel Pan...
  • Page 7 Trident 88 Input Channel Mic/Line Options Mic Gain MIC INSRT Selects between the Mic input This control adjusts the amount • • source on the XLR / 1/4” Com- of gain of the signal connected • • bination connector and the line to the MIC XLR / 1/4”...
  • Page 8 LINE Trident 88 Input Channel The Equaliser I/P REV DIR OP CHAN MON RTN Channel Equaliser HIGH – MID A four band fully sweepable Frequency Section Trident EQ with overlapping ranges • • is provided with a switchable high Adjusts the high-mid frequency EQ •...
  • Page 9 Trident 88 Input Channel Aux Sends EQ IN AUX 1 Pre Switch AUX 1 Level Control This switch determines the signal source Adjusts the mix level of Channel/ for Aux 1 bus, between Post (Up) or Monitor (as determined by Aux •...

  • Page 10: Input Module

    Trident 88 Input Channel Monitor Section AUX 7 • The Monitor section of the channel MON TILT EQ Control EQ to MON module allows the user to feed the signal on the Monitor Return TRS A single control level which simulta-...

  • Page 11: Group Module

    The Group section of the console greatly enhances the flexibility itor the console Auxiliary outputs with the AUX to MTR control of the TRIDENT 88 console and provides a number of different allowing the user to check the associated number Auxiliary output functions.
  • Page 12 Trident 88 Group Monitor Section 12-Segment MON SOURCE Bargraph Meter This switch determines the signal Displays one of 3 sources as deter- source to the Group Monitor section; mined by the switches below (MON additionally it displays the signal SOURCE and AUX TO MTR). The me- shown on the bargraph meter above.
  • Page 13 Trident 88 Group EFX EQ GROUP MON SOURCE MON RTN HIGH Frequency Section – Shelving AUX TO MTR Adjusts the high frequency shelving EQ response. The corner frequency of the shelving filter is 12 kHz and the Level control adjusts the cut/boost between +/- 15dB.
  • Page 14 SOLO (AFL) Trident 88 Group AUX Sends LEVEL AUX 1 Level Control MUTE AUX 1 Pre Switch Adjusts the mix level of Monitor Input This switch determines the signal into the Aux 1 bus. source for Aux 1 bus, between Post (Up) or Pre (Down) Monitor level.
  • Page 15 Trident 88 Group EQ AUX 5 • EQ IN This switch inserts the 2-band EQ LEVEL into the Effects Return signal path. When not in use, it is suggested that the EQ be kept in the OUT position for best phase performance.

  • Page 16: Alt Monitor

    Trident 88 The Master Module The Master section of the TRIDENT 88 console contains all of the should be noted that the mono facility is purely a monitor function controls that affect the overall functionality of the console. An accurately...

  • Page 17: Master Controls

    Trident 88 Master Module Aux TRIDENT AUX 1 SOLO Assigns the post Aux 1 Master Level signal to the Solo system for display SOLO on the Master meters and into the AUX 1 MASTER LEVEL monitor/headphone systems. This sig- TRIDENT nal feed to the solo system in mono.

  • Page 18: Solo Master

    SOLO Trident 88 The Master Module Studio Playback SOLO PLAYBACK LEVEL AUX1-2 CONTROL AUX MASTERS Assigns the Aux 1 and Aux 2 mixes to This control adjusts the stereo level the Studio Playback Left and Right STUDIO fed to the Studio Playback Output outputs respectively.

  • Page 19: Headphone Level

    SOLO MASTER Trident 88 Master Module Monitor Section 2-TRK 1 ALT MONITOR 1 When depressed this selects either the signal from the stereo 2-TRK 1 Return TRS jacks (on the rear master connector panel) or the stereo sig- TRIDENT nal plugged in the STEREO IN JACK (above) and feeds it to the control room monitors.

  • Page 20: Master

    MONITOR Trident 88 The Master Module Talkback/Oscillator 2-TRK 1 STEREO 2-TRK 2 TRIDENT MONO SOLO TO AUX 1-2 MONITOR SOLO TO AUX 3-4 LEVEL MONITOR Momentary switch, which when de- pressed assigns the talkback signal MUTE Momentary switch, which when de-...

  • Page 21: Connections

    Trident 88 Rear Connections Master Connector Input Connector Trident 88 Owners Manual...

  • Page 22: Patchbay

    Studio Speakers The Trident 88 uses a combination of XLR and 1/4” jack connections. This provides plenty of flexibility when connecting the console to either an existing or new studio setup. Provided, are a combination of balanced and unbalanced connections. All connections are wired, pin 2 hot. For convenience, wiring diagrams can be seen for each of the connectors on the console rear connector panels.

  • Page 23: Balanced Connections

    Left Ring Male XLRs Right Ground Sleeve XLR Pin 2 Ring Sleeve Sleeve Right Ring XLR Pin 3 Sleeve XLR Pin 1 fig. a Pin 1 connected on balanced side but not connected on insert side Trident 88 Owners Manual...

  • Page 24: Patchbay

    Patch bay connections hooking up the Trident 88 to a patch input at the same time. This will allow for the following, pre bay allows for flexibility.

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Trident 88 Warranty Information PMI Audio Limited Warranty Statement 6. Any claim pursuant to this warranty from the date of purchase of any Trident Audio Developments product must be returned, together with the original The following outlines the warranty periods for The Trident 88 Analogue proof of purchase, to the authorized Trident Audio dealer that sold the console.

  • Page 26: Fader Care And Maintenance

    Trident 88 Fader Care and Maintenance Level 1 The first step is to use compressed air to blow as much dirt as possible out of the fader. Figure 1: Start by blowing one end, and then the other. There is usually dust or debris in the fader that will come out easily, and this usually would be all that is needed in terms of cleaning.
  • Page 27 Trident 88 Input Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 28 Trident 88 Input Sub Group Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 29 Trident 88 Master Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...

  • Page 30: Warnings & Policies

    Trident 88 Warning & Policies CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE C AUT IO N COVER. NO-USER SERVICEABLE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 31: Recall Sheets

    Trident 88 Input Channel Recall Sheet Date: _____________________ Engineer: _____________________ Artist: _____________________ Project: _____________________ • • • • L• R Session Notes MIC INSRT +48V _____________________________________________________________ LINE LINE _____________________________________________________________ I/P REV DIR OP CHAN MON RTN _____________________________________________________________ HIGH _____________________________________________________________ INSERT...
  • Page 32 Trident 88 Group Channel Recall Sheet Date: _____________________ Engineer: _____________________ Artist: _____________________ Project: _____________________ Session Notes _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ GROUP MON SOURCE _____________________________________________________________ MON RTN AUX TO MTR _____________________________________________________________ To AUX AUX 7 • _____________________________________________________________ LEVEL _____________________________________________________________ HIGH 12 kHz _____________________________________________________________...

  • Page 33: Recall Sheets

    Trident 88 Master Channel Recall Sheet Date: _____________________ Engineer: _____________________ Artist: _____________________ Project: _____________________ TRIDENT Session Notes SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ SOLO _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ SOLO AUX MASTERS STUDIO PLAYBACK _____________________________________________________________ L• R MIX OR AUX 1 •2...
  • Page 34 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, CA 90247 Name: ____________________________ Country: _______________ Post Code: _________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _______________ Zip Code: _________ Tel: ________________________ email address: ____________________________________ Model Purchased: ____________________ Date Purchased: ______________________ Serial Number: ____________________ Dealer Name: ______________________ Trident 88 Owners Manual...

  • Page 35: Project Notes

    Trident 88 Project Notes Date: _____________________ Engineer: _____________________ Artist: _____________________ Project: _____________________ Session Notes _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Trident 88 Owners Manual...

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