Harrison Consoles has introduced the 950mx analog console, intended for facilities that need an analog monitoring, mixing, and summing solution when working with a DAW.
The 950mx provides large-format console sound and construction while forgoing the expensive multitrack buses and inline monitoring features that have become less necessary with modern DAW workflows. It can act as a centerpiece for a commercial recording studio, live 2-track recording rig, or project studio.
Harrison has been building consoles since 1975, and the 950mx incorporates design elements found across a wide range of console models such as the 32 Series, MR Series (2, 3, 4, 5 and 7), SeriesTen, SeriesTwelve, MPC and LPC.
The 950mx offers a robust ground plane, gold module connectors, gold-plated switches, conductive plastic knobs, and fully-differential balanced I/O at every point. The summing buses are carried via PCBs, not ribbon cables. A custom-designed linear power supply provides rock-steady voltage for clean sound, robust EQs, and generous headroom.
All 950mx mono input modules now feature individually switchable, sweepable high-and-low pass filters, and 3-band sweepable EQ – featuring the same circuitry as the original Harrison 32-series consoles.
Mono input channels also feature switchable inserts, a mic pre (switchable to a line input), four aux sends, 100mm P+G faders, two mix bus assignments, and a post-fader direct output.
Stereo input modules feature switchable high-and-low pass filters, 3-band tone controls, balance, channel reverse, mono-sum, input trim, four aux sends, 100mm P+G faders, and two mix bus assignments. Another user-requested feature was the addition of an alternate speaker output.
The mono and stereo modules of the 950m and 950mx are interchangable, and, 950m users can arrange to have their mono channels updated to the reflect the new features of the 950mx.
The 950mx console also includes discrete mix buses, each offering a different flavor at mixdown. Mix Bus 1 features a transformer-balanced output, while Mix Bus 2 is electronically-balanced. The buses can be used separately or may be summed to achieve effects like parallel compression.
The 24-module version is now available in a stand-alone format with optional legs. For customers with existing analog gear, Harrison has designed a matching line of studio furniture to complement the 950mx console. These pieces include a “sidecar” which provides 10 rack spaces at the desk surface, and a 16-space standalone rack. Both pieces use the same laser-cut and powder-coated aluminum framing as the 950mx – providing a professional and cohesive look for any 950mx user.
