The Focusrite Liquid Channel is what happens when a British console legend decides to bottle every classic preamp and compressor ever made and pour them into one 2U box. Using Dynamic Convolution, it doesn't just approximate a Neve, a Pultec, a Fairchild or an 1176; it samples their actual behaviour and reincarnates it, with a genuine analog "liquid" front end that morphs its impedance and transformer character to match. Mic pre, compressor and EQ, all recallable at the press of a button, all stored as snapshots. One reviewer's modelled Neve 33609 fooled them more than some real ones did. Two units available.

FEATURES & PROS:

• Dynamic Convolution Modelling: Captures the real behaviour of classic pre's and compressors, not just an EQ-curve impression.
• True Analog Liquid Front End: A morphing preamp that matches the transformer and impedance character of the unit it's emulating.
• Mic Pre + Compressor + EQ: A complete, top-tier channel strip in a single rack space.
• Total Recall: 99 program memories and snapshot recall. Rebuild any session's front end in a click.
• 192kHz, SHARC DSP: Modern converters and processing under a vintage-flavoured hood.
• A Former £3k Statement Piece: Serious studio kit at a fraction of its launch price.

THE WORD: Tape Op's reviewer found its modelled Neve 33609 more convincing than some of the genuine 33609s they had on hand. Read the review.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Year: 2004
• Type: Modelling channel strip (mic pre + compressor + EQ)
• Modelling: Dynamic Convolution of classic preamps and compressors
• Front end: analog liquid preamp, transformer/electronic impedance matching
• Memory: 99 programs, snapshot recall, remote software
• Conversion: up to 192kHz, SHARC DSP
• Format: 2U rackmount
• Connectivity: mic/line/instrument in, analog + digital (AES/SPDIF) out, word clock
• Power: IEC mains
• Manual: Focusrite Liquid Channel manual (ManualsLib)