Dynacord CMS 600-3 Compact 8-Channel Mixer 

The CMS 600-3 Compact 8-Channel Mixer from Dynacord features four mic/line, two mic/stereo-line, and two stereo line channels. There are two auxiliary ports, one with pre and one with pre/post switchable faders. Two effects processors offer 100 factory presets and a TAP key allows precise setting of delay times. Each preset can be edited and stored to 20 user memories.

The built-in USB audio interface shares four playback and four recording channels simultaneously with a PC, following studio standard 24-bit, 96 kHz. An additional MIDI interface allows the integration of instruments such as keyboards. The 9-band stereo graphic equalizer can be routed to master or monitor channels.

The CMS console is quickly set up. Complicated rack configuration and interference-prone wiring of several single components cease to apply. The mixer’s ergonomic console shape and clearly structured controls provide a perfect overview for instant access at all times. Also during the transport, you will quickly learn to appreciate the CMS’s superiority: compact dimensions and a very low weight. However, if you would rather like to install your CMS in a 19″ rack shelf, no problem. The only thing you have to do is to replace the plastic side panels by a pair of metal rack-mount ears. Through its multiple functions, its high dynamic capacity, and extremely low-noise design in combination with its 24-bit Dual-Stereo effect unit and the USB 2.0 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE, the CMS is best equipped for universal use.

The mixer section
The distinctive feature of the mixer section is the 4+4 channel configuration. In addition to the classic six mono + two stereo analog inputs, the CMS boasts two stereo digital inputs via USB. These inputs – when occupied – are automatically routed to channels 5-6 and 7-8.
This means four fully-featured stereo channels are available – a fact that will particularly please DJs.

8 channel strips comprising:

• 4 mic/line input channels
• 2 mic/stereo USB (“super”) channels
• 2 stereo line channels

Microphone inputs 1-6 are each equipped with a Gain control and switchable phantom power, whilst channels 9/10 and 11/12 have a Trim control. Channels 1-4 possess a switchable low-cut filter that intervenes at 80 Hz. All channels boast a 3-band EQ with Hi, Mid & Low controls. Each channel offers three sends: FX (post fader), AUX (switchable globally pre-/post-fader) and Monitor (pre-fader). Also present in each channel are a Balance/Pan control, a Mute and PFL switch, and a volume fader with Peak and Signal display.

The master section
As well as the dual L/R master faders, the master section features FX1, FX2, Aux and Monitor Return controls – not to mention a 9-band master EQ and a digital effects device with 200 presets and 40 user memories. Two different effects (FX1 and FX2) can be used simultaneously and edited with the aid of a large, clear display.