M-Audio NRV10 8x2 Mixer with Built-In Digital Interface

The NRV10 combines an 8 x 2 analog mixer, 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz digital audio interface and a VST-compatible live mixing application in one convenient package for computer-based recording and performance. Route mixer channels discretely to and from tracks in Ableton Live, Pro Tools M-Powered and other software.

Features:
High-quality 8 x 2 analog mixer with integral 10 x 10 FireWire audio interface -- powerful self-contained recording and live performance system

Record mixer channels directly to computer tracks -- elegant recording solution

Return discrete tracks to mixer -- flexible mixing live and in the studio

Compatible with all major DAWs including Pro Tools M-Powered (demo included) -- produce tracks with the industry standard

Integrated digital effects processor -- add effects without taxing your computer

Includes NRV10 interFX software -- use your computer live as a custom multi-effects box including VST plug-ins

The NRV10 combines an 8 x 2 analog mixer and a 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz FireWire digital audio interface in one convenient package -- the perfect tool for computer-based recording and performance. Now you can route and record mixer channels directly to individual tracks in most popular software studios -- including Pro Tools M-Powered. You can also return multiple discrete audio channels from your computer to the NRV10 for CPU-free mixing and monitoring complete with on-board digital effects -- great for doing live performances without changing settings like EQ and reverb in your files when you play live. The included NRV10 interFX application even allows you turn your NRV10 and host computer into a powerful live mixer with access to all of your VST effects. The NRV10 seamlessly integrates your computer with your studio -- and bridges the gap between studio and stage as well.

Your Studio's Nerve Center
Using computer-based tracks on live gigs used to require making and saving software adjustments for parameters like levels, EQ and effects just so everything sounded right. Now that's history. The NRV10 gives you easy analog mixer control over direct feeds from multiple computer-based tracks. Perfect your studio tracks, then just make temporary tweaks on the NRV10 for live performances. As a bonus, you can run live vocals and more through the same processing you used on those studio tracks. You can even add the NRV10's built-in digital effects to tracks without modifying your files. The NRV10 puts you back in control of the mix that you and your audience hear live.

More Live Uses
The NRV10's live applications are endless. Its flexible monitor source assignment can send the drummer a headphone click track -- and even lets your DAW's automation change effects and other parameters on the fly for different song sections. Or if you're creating live dance music, the monitoring section lets you audition material in your headphones DJ-style before routing it to the main mix. Have some soft synths? A laptop, the NRV10 and an M-Audio MIDI controller are a great way to perform them on stage. And if you're recording a band live, the NRV10 lets you easily record different players to separate tracks using an application like Pro Tools M-Powered.

Professional Mixer
Featuring a durable metal chassis with optional rack-mount bracket, the NRV10 can be used either with a computer or as an excellent standalone mixer. M-Audio's award-winning Octane preamp technology assures best-of-class performance. The unit features four stereo and four mono channels -- and the first five inputs have phantom-powered XLR mic inputs as well. its design features everything you'd expect in a professional mixer including balanced inputs, channel inserts for inline processing, two aux buses, 3-band EQ on each channel and a flexible monitor section. There's also a built-in effects section with 16 effects so you don't even need to burden the computer for basic effects -- especially handy live or when practicing.

The Missing Link for Live Computer Tracks
Using computer-based tracks on live gigs used to require making and saving software adjustments for parameters like levels, EQ and effects just so everything sounded right. Now that's history. The NRV10 gives you easy analog mixer control over direct feeds from multiple computer-based tracks. Perfect your studio tracks, then just make temporary tweaks on the NRV10 for live performances. As a bonus, you can run live vocals and more through the same processing you used on those studio tracks. You can even add the NRV10's built-in digital effects to tracks without modifying your files. The NRV10 puts you back in control of the mix that you and your audience hear live.

Analog Heart, Digital Mind
A FireWire digital interface is not a pricey extra option on the NRV10. It's built right in, giving you the best of analog mixing and digital recording in a single, cost-effective package. The ability to route analog inputs and outputs in conjunction with digital tracks and buses provides for seamless creative flow without multiple devices or constantly plugging and unplugging cables. The FireWire interface and software drivers build on M-Audio's years of experience perfecting digital audio interfaces to critical acclaim. You get unbeatable specs like pristine digital audio quality all the way up to 24-bit/96kHz. And unlike other FireWire mixers, the NRV10's ability to return multiple channels from your computer gives you much more flexibility compared to simple stereo returns.

NRV10 interFX Turns Your Computer into a Multi-Effects Processor
The included NRV10 interFX software for Windows and Mac turns the NRV10 and your host computer into an even more powerful mixing console complete with multi-effects processing. The application adds a compressor, expander/gate and two VST effect slots to each mixer channel -- letting you process your live instruments and mics with your favorite computer-based effects. Of course, you can also save and recall settings for later use. Now, with the NRV10 and NRV10 interFX, you can bring the VST plug-in effects you use in the studio to the stage.

Technical Info

Includes the following list of digital effects:

Echo
Echo & Reverb
Stereo Delay
Cathedral
Studio
Chorus
Chorus & Reverb
Hall
Rotary
Theater
Flanger
Flanger & Reverb
Room
Tremolo
Stage
Spring

Low-band EQ: 80Hz
Mid-band EQ: 2.5kHz
High-band EQ: 12kHz

Compatibility
Windows

Macintosh

Pro Tools M-Powered 7.3* and greater

*Pro Tools M-Powered 7.3 is a paid upgrade from earlier versions of Pro Tools M-Powered.

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Pentium 3 – 800MHz or higher (may be higher for laptops)

512 MB RAM

Windows XP (SP2)*, DirectX 9.0c or higher

Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

** Please check the minimum system requirements of your DAW software as they may be higher.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Macintosh G3** 800MHz or G4** 733MHz higher (may be higher for laptops)

512MB RAM

Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7

Available FireWire port or FireWire expansion card

*Please check the minimum system requirements of your DAW software as they may be higher.

**G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported.

Look! It's an 8x2 analog mixer and a 10x10 24-bit, 96kHz audio interface in one! Record on your computer, mix with software or route the 10 outputs back through the NRV10 and make use of the 16 onboard digital effects. Four mono channels, 2 stereo channels, 5 mic preamps. Three-band channel EQ. Includes demo of Pro Tools M-Powered for Mac or PC.