{"product_id":"trident-16-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option-1","title":"Trident 88-  16 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrident 88 - 16 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory meter bridge option for the 16-channel Trident 88 console, fitted with ballistic VU meters across all channels. The compact bridge covers the full 16-channel configuration in a single meter row, providing continuous level monitoring directly on the console surface without external metering hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVU metering in the 16-channel Trident 88 context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-channel Trident 88 configuration is the most common entry point for smaller studios and space-constrained installations. The VU bridge completes the console with what professional studio setups treat as standard — a permanent, analog level readout built into the console surface. With 300 ms ballistic constants, the needle meters respond to sustained signal energy rather than instantaneous peaks, which on the Trident 88 analog signal path means a readout that is complementary to the console's saturation curve: rather than chasing transients, the engineer sees how the signal is actually working in the mix, which is the information that drives gain decisions on an analog desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and electrical compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a factory option, the bridge is electrically calibrated to the Trident 88 measurement nodes — signal tapping is handled through the console's internal wiring without additional modification to the signal path or chassis. Direct-mount installation above the master section preserves the original panel geometry and the overall aesthetic of the unit. For studios running sessions without a dedicated external metering system, the VU bridge turns the 16-channel Trident 88 into a fully self-contained working environment with no gaps in the monitoring chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory VU meter bridge option for the Trident 88 — 16-channel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallistic VU meters — RMS-weighted readout aligned with perceived loudness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 ms attack and return constant per VU standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous level overview across all 16 channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory electrical compatibility with Trident 88 internal measurement nodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-mount to console frame — mechanically and aesthetically integrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: VU meter bridge (factory option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Trident 88, 16-channel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter count: 16 (one per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter type: ballistic VU, needle display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallistic constant: 300 ms attack \/ 300 ms return (VU standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: direct-mount to Trident 88 console frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trident","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53985788330321,"sku":"47857","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Trident8816ChannelVUMeterBridgeOption.jpg?v=1780921552","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de-fr\/products\/trident-16-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option-1","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}