{"product_id":"hum-audio-n-trophy-analog-console-center-section","title":"HUM Audio N-TROPHY (Analog Console (Center Section))","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUM Audio N-TROPHY (Analog Console — Center Section)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standalone master section of the N-TROPHY console, available as a self-contained unit without channel strips — fully functional as a stem summing hub, mastering processor, and studio monitor controller without requiring the full console. At under 65 cm wide, it integrates into any control room. The Center Section can sum up to 16 XLR line inputs directly to the group buses without channel strips, making it a standalone analog summing matrix and mastering center. Combined with HUM Audio's LAAL mastering limiter, it forms a complete analog stem mastering system. All signal routing is implemented with relay switches using gold-plated contacts throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAnalog master bus with mastering-grade tooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA tube optical master compressor running NOS Mullard tubes — widely regarded as among the finest-sounding tubes produced — with switchable internal or external sidechain is the first active processor in the main mix chain. An original 6-band passive master EQ with HPF\/LPF on rotary switches ensures fully recallable, perfectly matched settings across sessions. The processing order within the main mix chain is configurable: Insert Matrix (three external insert slots, slot 1 with Dry\/Wet Blend), Compressor, EQ. An M\/S matrix with freely assignable encoder and decoder positions can be placed at any point in the processing chain — before or after the compressor, EQ, and inserts. A stereo width module on the main mix, identical to the one in the LAAL mastering limiter, allows continuous stereo width adjustment without external processors. Four stereo group buses (stems) each carry their own inserts with Dry\/Wet Blend, stereo width, 8 mono aux sends, and external XLR inputs for summing additional sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMonitoring, automation, and DAW integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePassive monitoring with a 256-step relay-switched volume control handles four monitor pairs and Main Phones, each with independent mute switches. Four Class-A headphone amplifier outputs are available both on the Center Section panel and on the console patchbay. A Talkback section with level control and send switches to stereo aux pairs is included. Moving fader DAW automation supports up to 32 faders with no software required on the console side — automation curves are drawn directly in the DAW, and the N-TROPHY fader scale matches the Pro Tools scale exactly. A built-in TC Clarity M Stereo Analyzer features selectable source (analog\/digital), selectable analog input level, and the option to use it as a virtual analyzer via USB. The zero-loss Summing Matrix is based on Jensen JE990 discrete opamps with each channel connected directly — no traditional long summing bus compromise. Power supply runs at +\/-24V with a dedicated double-shielded toroidal transformer acting as a power conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStandalone N-TROPHY Center Section — under 65 cm wide, fully functional without channel strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSums up to 16 XLR line inputs directly to group buses (no channel strips required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTube optical master compressor on NOS Mullard tubes (internal or external sidechain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e6-band passive master EQ with HPF\/LPF on rotary switches (full recallability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3-slot Insert Matrix with Dry\/Wet Blend on slot 1 — configurable processor order\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM\/S matrix with freely assignable encoder\/decoder at any point in the processing chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo width on main mix (same module as LAAL) and on all 4 stereo groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 stereo group buses (stems) with inserts (Dry\/Wet Blend), stereo width, 8 aux sends, XLR inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e8 Aux Returns with Volume\/Pan; 8 Aux Masters with HPF\/LPF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePassive monitoring with 256-step relay-switched volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 monitor pairs + Main Phones with independent mutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e4 Class-A headphone outputs — on panel and patchbay\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMoving fader DAW automation up to 32 faders; fader scale matches Pro Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in TC Clarity M Stereo Analyzer (analog\/digital source, USB virtual analyzer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTalkback with level control and switches to stereo aux pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZero-loss Summing Matrix on Jensen JE990 discrete opamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll routing via relay switches with gold-plated contacts throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: +\/-24V, double-shielded toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCombined with LAAL: complete analog stem mastering system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType: standalone Center Section \/ analog summing matrix and mastering hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSumming inputs: up to 16 XLR line inputs (direct to group buses, no channel strips required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMain mix processors: Insert Matrix (3 slots, slot 1 with Dry\/Wet), Tube Optical Compressor, 6-band Passive EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster compressor tubes: NOS Mullard\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM\/S matrix: encoder\/decoder freely assignable to any point in the processing chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo width: on main mix + all 4 stereo groups (same module as LAAL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo groups: 4 stems with insert (Dry\/Wet), stereo width, 8 aux sends, XLR inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAux: 8 Aux Returns with Vol\/Pan; 8 Aux Masters with HPF\/LPF\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonitoring: relay-switched 256 steps, 4 monitor pairs + Main Phones, 4x Class-A headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAutomation: moving fader, up to 32 faders, DAW-controlled (fader scale = Pro Tools)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnalyzer: TC Clarity M (analog\/digital\/USB virtual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSumming: zero-loss matrix, Jensen JE990 discrete opamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRouting: relay switches with gold-plated contacts throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: +\/-24V, double-shielded toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWidth: under 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduction: hand-built, Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HUM Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53745438425425,"sku":"58397","price":31964.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/N-TROPHYconsole1_777caa25-6884-4471-ac2b-8460c7784395.jpg?v=1778576341","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/en-fr\/products\/hum-audio-n-trophy-analog-console-center-section","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}