Harrison Audio Mix Strip 32C

The Harrison 32Classic MS is a compact and powerful 1RU analog channel strip designed to bring professional audio quality to your studio setup. This unit combines the renowned Harrison 32Classic mic preamp with a transformer, a 4-band parametric EQ, and versatile routing capabilities. Whether you're capturing vocals, instruments, or line-level sources, the 32Classic MS offers pristine sound quality with features like 48V phantom power, a -20dB pad, and polarity reverse. It includes a unique mix bus routing system, enabling you to cascade multiple units for a scalable analog mixer solution in a 19" rack.

The EQ section is inspired by Harrison's legendary 32 Series console, offering a proportional Q design and high-pass/low-pass filters for detailed tonal shaping. With its mix bus system, you can easily integrate multiple units to form a master stereo summing mixer, providing a seamless analog mixing workflow. The unit also features balanced insert points, flexible connectivity, and user-focused design, ensuring easy operation and long-term reliability. Perfect for professional studios or engineers seeking vintage analog warmth with modern convenience, the 32Classic MS is a robust and adaptable tool for high-quality audio production.

• Professional-grade mic preamp with Jensen transformer, 48V phantom power, -20dB pad, and polarity reverse.

• Front-panel combo XLR/TRS jack for microphone or instrument (HiZ) input.

• Rear-panel line input with trim control for added flexibility.

• 4-band parametric EQ with proportional Q, high-pass and low-pass filters, and switchable bell/shelf modes.

• Stereo mix bus routing with panning and bus assign switch for advanced mixing.

• Cascadable design to connect multiple units and build a larger analog mixer.

• Compact 19" 1RU rackmount design with a front power switch for easy access.

• Balanced insert points for seamless integration with outboard gear.

• Output level control with a 0dB lock option for precise adjustments.

• Master stereo bus control for connected units in multi-unit setups.

• Eco-friendly design using recyclable materials, optimized for long service life and repairability.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 19" 1RU analog channel strip

• Mic/Instrument (HiZ) input with Jensen transformer mic preamp

• Balanced insert point

• 32C 4-band parametric EQ with proportional Q

• High Pass and Low Pass filters with wide ranges

• Channel direct output level control with 0dB fixed level switch

• Stereo Mix bus routing with panning and summing capability

• Cascadable design for building an analog mixer

• AC power pass-through for connecting multiple units

INPUT SECTION:

• Rear XLR microphone input and front panel XLR/Combo jack

• Instrument input via front ¼" combo jack

• -20dB pad and polarity reverse

• 48V phantom power (switchable)

• Line input via rear XLR with ±6dB trim control

• Bi-color input signal meter (Green, Yellow, Red)

EQUALIZER SECTION:

• Four EQ bands with ranges: LO (40"600Hz), MID1 (200"3.1kHz), MID2 (400"6kHz), HI (900Hz"13kHz)

• ±10dB boost and cut for all EQ bands

• LO and HI bands switchable between shelf and bell modes

• High Pass Filter: 25Hz"3.15kHz

• Low Pass Filter: 160Hz"20kHz

• Separate in/out switches for filters and EQ

ROUTING AND OUTPUT:

• FADER knob for output level control

• 0dB switch bypasses FADER

• Stereo mix bus with pan and bus assign switches

• Mix output level control and LR meters (Green, Yellow, Red)

• Pre and post-fader channel outputs

• Mix bus connectors for cascading units

• Electronically balanced outputs

CONNECTIONS:

• Front panel combo XLR/TRS jack

• Rear XLR cOnnectors for microphone, line input, insert send/return, and mix outputs

• Bus link and sum link cables included for cascading units

• AC pass-through connector

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Microphone Preamp Gain: 20"70dB

• Microphone Preamp Frequency Response: 20Hz"20kHz ±0.25dB

• Microphone Preamp THD+N: < 0.004% at 1kHz, -20dBu @ 40dB gain

• Microphone Preamp EIN: < -127dBu with 150Ω source

• Microphone Input Impedance: 6.8kΩ (-20dB pad off)

• Instrument Input THD+N: < 0.01% at 1kHz, -10dBu @ 40dB gain

• Instrument Input Impedance: 1.2MΩ

• Line Input and Insert Return THD+N: < 0.002% at 1kHz, 10dBu @ Unity Gain

• Line Input Impedance: 10kΩ

• Line Outputs Maximum Output Level: +24dBu

• Line Outputs THD+N: < 0.0008% at 1kHz, 10dBu @ Unity Gain (Insert Outputs)

• Line Outputs THD+N: < 0.001% at 1kHz, 10dBu @ Unity Gain (Mix Outputs)

• Line Outputs Output Impedance: 30Ω

• Signal Metering with thresholds: Green ≥ -14dBu, Yellow ≥ +4dBu, Red ≥ +18dBu

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

• Width: 19" (48.2cm)

• Height: 1.75" (1RU) (4.4cm)

• Depth: 10.25" (26.0cm)

• Weight: 8.1lbs (3.67kg)

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Operating Temperature: +1C to +30C

• Storage Temperature: -20C to +50C