Trident Audio Trident 78 Console
8-bus split/inline analog recording console, cost-optimized
Recording Console$21,000Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Recording Console
- Description
- 8-bus split/inline analog recording console, cost-optimized
- Topology
- discrete, Class-A, optional output transformer upgrade
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 16
- Channel format
- mono split/inline input channels, 8 subgroups, 6 aux sends (4 mono + 1 stereo, pre/post)
- Form factor
- console frame (split/inline design)
- Power (W)
- 115W (16ch), 150W (24ch), 185W (32ch)
- Frequency response
- Mic to mix: <+0/-0.3dB 20Hz-80kHz @ 6-40dB gain; Line to mix: <0/-0.3dB 20Hz-60kHz @ 0dB gain
- Impedance (Ω)
- Mic input >2kΩ; Line input >10kΩ; Output <60Ω (main) / <100Ω (other)
- Introduced
- 2017
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: 4-band EQ (Series 80B-derived) with sweeping mid bands, selectable low (60Hz/120Hz) and high (8kHz/12kHz) shelving bands, 50Hz HPF, mic/line, phantom, mute/dim/mono master controls, LED meter bridge (VU optional)
I/O: DB-25 connectors throughout for inputs/outputs, XLR for speaker/main outputs, 8 stereo FX returns, 2 stereo 2-track returns, subgroup monitor returns, 1/8in TRS portable input, XLR external talkback mic input, 2 onboard headphone outputs
Notable use: Positioned for engineers, studio owners, educational facilities, houses of worship, and live sound; EQ section derived from the Series 80B console circuitry
Notes: Price range: 16ch $21,000, 32ch $36,250; 24ch tier price shown on site as a range but exact figure not individually confirmed - flagged. year_intro=2017 per Trident History page timeline. Country of manufacture not stated on product page - left blank.