M-Audio NRV10

The M-Audio 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 FireWire 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.

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.

Features

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

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.

Turns Your Computer into a Digital 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.

Specifications

High-quality 8 x 2 analog mixer with integral 10 x 10 FireWire S400 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, peak LED and optional footswitch
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 effects include compression and expansion-gating for each channel,
flanger, chorus, distortion and delay
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
Functions as a standard analog mixer
Durable metal chassis with optional rack-mount bracket
Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered (demo included)