The latest Saber builds on the unique success of the original Saber series launched in 198B. Although the highly successful visual design has been retained there are many advances and added facilities beneath Saber's quality finish. Saber is for 16 and 24 track recording studios and for live sound, both Installed and touring. The new matrix module further enhances Sabers claim as a leading PA console, while significant improvements in sound transparency further enhance its role In the digital multitrack studio. The fully modular range is designed to allow maximum flexibility now and in the future. Every Saber is complete with a user friendly MIDI based mute automation system, SABER FEATURES ■ MIDI mute processor providing independent control of individual mules as well as "scene change" memories. ■ Four frame sizes and choice of VU or Bargraph meterbridge on recording consoles. ■ Three signal sources per fader: mic/tape/ line for channels, group/tape/line for monitors. Up to 56 inputs and 4 returns for mixdown. ■ Patch bay option for large frame recording console. ■ Unigue checking system providing PFL and Solo In Place as set by master status switch. ■ Mic; line, tape, inputs and mono, stereo and group outputs electronically balanced. ■ Console stand included on recording formals, optional for PA, ■ Ergonomic control layout with EQ close lo hand. ■ Four band equalizer with two swept, overlapping mid freguency controls plus switchable shelf high and low frequency controls. ■ Low cut Filter selectable independently of the equalizer. ■ Industry standard high quality amplifiers and lOOmm Alps faders. ■ Direct interface to two separate intercom systems on PA monitor module. ■ Provision for 12V gooseneck lamps on PA formats. ■ 24 track monitoring now available by specifying four of the recently introduced IV1335 modules plus 24 track metering. Outputs 1-0 are repeated on XLRs for connection to tracks 17-24.