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Trident 88 Owner's Manual
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  • Page 2 Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 3 AUXES 80 Hz MON PAN 5•6 7•8 SOLO (AFL) Project Notes................38 GROUPS MONITOR LEVEL LEVEL MUTE SOURCE STUDIO Product Regsitration............39 SIGNAL MONITOR TB MIC FADER REVERSE SOLO SOLO (AFL) MONITOR LEVEL TALKBACK MUTE MUTE EXT MIC Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 4 Introduction & Specific tions 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 buses 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 technology.
  • Page 5 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-fad er 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 INSERT Selects between the Mic input source This control adjusts the amount • • on the XLR / 1/4” combination of gain of the signal connected • • connector and the line level in- to the MIC XLR / 1/4”...
  • Page 8 LINE I/P REV DIR OP Trident 88 Input Channel The Equaliser 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 •...
  • 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 Pre (DOWN) Channel fad er/Monitor Monitor (as determined by Aux •...
  • Page 10 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- Assigns the 4 band channel EQ to the •...
  • Page 11 The Group section of the console greatly enhances the fl xibility the user to check the associated number Auxiliary output level if of the TRIDENT 88 and provides a number of different functions. needed. There are 8 Group mod ules provid ed on the console, each con- trolling the associated group mix bus outputs.
  • Page 12 Trident 88 Group Monitor Section 12-Segment MON SOURCE Bargraph Meter This switch d etermines the signal Displays one of 3 sources as d eter- source to the Group Monitor section; mined by the switches below (MON ad d itionally it d isplays the signal SOURCE and AUX TO MTR).
  • Page 13 Trident 88 Group EFX EQ GROUP MON SOURCE MON RTN AUX TO MTR HIGH Frequency Section – Shelving EQ IN To AUX Ad justs the high frequency shelving EQ response. The corner frequency of the shelving fil er is 12 kHz and the...
  • Page 14 Trident 88 Group AUX Sends MUTE LEVEL GROUP AUX 1 Level Control INSERT ON AUX 1 Pre Switch Adjusts the mix level of Monitor Input This switch d etermines 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 LEVEL This switch inserts the 2-band EQ 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 Trident 88 The Master Module The Master section of the TRIDENT 88 console contains all of the It should be noted that the mono facility is purely a monitor func- controls that affect the overall functionality of the console. An accurately...
  • Page 17: Aux Masters

    Trident 88 Master Module Aux TRIDENT AUX 1 SOLO Assigns the post Aux 1 Master Level signal to the Solo system for d isplay on the Master meters and into the SOLO AUX 1 MASTER LEVEL monitor/headphone systems. This sig- TRIDENT nal feeds to the solo system in mono.
  • Page 18: Solo Master

    Trident 88 The Master Module Studio Playback SOLO AUX MASTERS PLAYBACK LEVEL AUX1-2 CONTROL STUDIO Assigns the Aux 1 and Aux 2 mixes to PLAYBACK This control ad justs the stereo level the Stud io Playback Left and Right •...
  • Page 19: Monitor Level Control

    SOLO MASTER Trident 88 Master Module Monitor Section 2-TRK 1 ALT MONITOR 1 When d epressed this selects either STEREO IN JACK the signal from the stereo 2-TRK 1 (3.5mm, 1/8”) Return TRS jacks (on the rear master connector panel) or the stereo sig-...
  • Page 20: Talkback Level Control

    Trident 88 The Master Module Talkback/Oscillator 2-TRK 1 STEREO 2-TRK 2 TRIDENT SOLO MONITOR TO AUX 1-2 LEVEL SOLO TO AUX 3-4 Momentary switch, which when d e- MONITOR pressed assigns the Talkback signal SOLO Momentary switch, which when d e-...
  • Page 21 Trident 88 Rear Connections Left Send Stereo Efx Monitor Group Group & Aux Return Return Insert Outputs Right Return Main Output Stereo Efx Returns NEUTRIK NEUTRIK Monitor Returns Main Insert Group Inserts 2-Track Return Group Outputs Studio Playback Auxiliary Outputs...
  • Page 22 Trident 88 Rear Connections Master Connector Input Connector Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 23 DSub-25 Pinout — — — — Trident 88 DSub-25 Pin Out — — — — DSub-25 Pinout — — — — — — — — ————————————————————————————————————————————————— DSub Position ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— INPUTS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Mic Input Input 8 Input 7 Input 6 Input 5...
  • Page 24 Hooking up the Trident 88 to a patch bay allows for extra fl xibility. To take advantage of this, we’ve provided a patch bay layout in the description below.
  • Page 25 Studio Speakers The Trident 88 uses a combination of XLR and 1/4” jack connections. This provides plenty of fl xibility 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 26 Channel Inserts, Group Inserts and Master Insert. Ground Sleeve XLR Pin 2 Right XLR Pin 3 Ring Sleeve XLR Pin 1 Sleeve Ring Sleeve Pin 1 connected on balanced side but not connected on insert side Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 27 LED indicators which indicate that the +18, -18 and 48 volts are function- ing. It should be noted that the Trident 88 power supply is fit ed with a fourth, 24 volt power mode, as indicated on the front panel.
  • Page 28 Trident 88 Power Supply Trident 88 40+ Channels If your Trident 88 console has more than 40 Input Channels, then you will have been supplied with two Trident power supplies and a power supply combining module. It is imported that both power supplies are connected to the console via the combining module.
  • Page 29 Trident 88 Input Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 30 Trident 88 Input Sub Group Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 31 Trident 88 Master Module Flow Diagram Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 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 •...
  • Page 35 Trident 88 Fader Care and Maintenance Level 1 The fir t 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 36 Trident 88 Warranty Information Trident Audio Developments 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 37 Trident 88 Warning & 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 38 Trident 88 Project Notes Date: _____________________ Engineer: _____________________ Artist: _____________________ Project: _____________________ Session Notes _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Trident 88 Owners Manual...
  • Page 39 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...