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the lab review

M-Audio's feature loaded NRV10 combines an 8 x 2 analog mixer and a 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz Firewire digital interface in one convenient package making it the perfect tool for computer-based recording and performance. The NRV10 works directly with your studio software (Pro Tools M-Powered, Ableton Live 6, etc.) allowing you to route and record mixer channels into individual tracks in your program. In addition, you can return discrete audio channels from your computer to the NRV10 for computer-free mixing and monitoring complete with an integrated effects section featuring 16 popular effects and variations, plus mute and peak LEDs - an excellent look for live performances. The included InterFX application also allows you to turn the NRV10 and host computer into a powerful live multi-effects processor with access to all your VST effects, while the headphone output with flexible source assignment allows for DJ-style previewing of tracks before adding them to the main mix - more great features for live performance. In the studio, the NRV10's built-in Firewire interface gives you top of the line analog mixing and digital recording (24-bit/96kHz). With 4 mono channels, 2 stereo channels (each with: 1/4" TRS balanced line input, channel/FireWire selector, gain control, monitor send, effect send, pan/balance, volume fader with peak indicator LED, mute/cue button) the NRV10 allows you get into a seamless creative workflow with multiple devices without having to constantly connect and disconnect cables. Plus, 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. If you are looking for a loaded all-in-one mixer / interface that can actually grow with your studio and assist you in live performance, look no further than the NRV10.

reviewed by mgmnt 04/25/2007

key features

- high-quality 8 x 2 analog mixer with integral 10 x 10 FireWire S 400 audio interface
- 24-bit/96kHz on all channels
- 4 mono channels, 2 stereo channels, each with: 1/4" TRS balanced line input, channel/FireWire selector, gain control, monitor send, effect send, pan/balance, volume fader with peak indicator LED, mute/cue button
- balanced XLR mic inputs with mic/line switch on first 5 channels
- 1/4" insert jacks on all mono channels
- 3-band EQ on each channel
- integrated digital effects processor with 16 effects, plus variations, mute and peak LED
- 2 mono aux sends and 2 stereo aux returns
- both XLR balanced and 1/4" TRS balanced main outputs
- headphone output with flexible source assignment and DJ-style pre-listening
- independent volume for mix, control room and headphones
- NRV10 InterFX application facilitates live mixing with included dynamic effects, VST compatibility and software recall: add real-time insert effects to each NRV10 channel, built-in compression and expansion-gating for each channel, host two VST plug-ins per channel, save and recall setups to easily change effect configurations between songs, instant setup through automatic configuration with NRV10 hardware
- also functions as a standard analog mixer
- durable metal chassis with optional rack-mount bracket
- compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.3 and greater (demo included)

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