{"product_id":"trident-24-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option","title":"Trident 78 - 24 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrident 78 - 24 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory meter bridge option for the 24-channel Trident 78 console, fitted with ballistic VU meters across all channels. The 24-channel Trident 78 is the most commonly encountered configuration of this console in mid-size recording studios — the VU bridge completes it with a permanent, analog level readout directly on the console surface, without reaching for external metering hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVU ballistics and the sonic character of the Trident 78\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trident 78 has a defined sonic character rooted in its analog signal path architecture — its own saturation curve and coloration that distinguishes it from consoles designed for transparency. VU meters with 300 ms ballistics are a complementary tool to that philosophy: they show sustained signal energy rather than instantaneous peaks, which means a readout closer to how the ear actually perceives loudness and how signals behave in the analog summing path. In 24-channel configuration the engineer has simultaneous level visibility across all channels without interrupting the session — particularly relevant during multitrack tracking, where level corrections are made in real time with no opportunity to revisit them after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and compatibility with the Trident 78\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a factory option the bridge is electrically calibrated to the internal measurement nodes of the Trident 78 in 24-channel configuration — metering signals are tapped from the correct points in the signal path without additional wiring modification. Direct-mount installation above the master section preserves the original panel geometry and the overall aesthetic of the unit. For studios running the Trident 78 without a separate external metering system, the VU bridge delivers complete level visibility in one place — on the console surface where mix decisions are made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory VU meter bridge option for the Trident 78 — 24-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 24 channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory electrical compatibility with Trident 78 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 78, 24-channel configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter count: 24 (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 78 console frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trident","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53985787347281,"sku":"47846","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Trident7824ChannelVUMeterBridgeOption.jpg?v=1780921667","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/en-fr\/products\/trident-24-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}