{"product_id":"trident-24-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option-1","title":"Trident 88 - 24 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrident 88 - 24 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory meter bridge option for the 24-channel Trident 88 console, fitted with ballistic VU meters across all channels. With a 300 ms attack and return constant, VU meters read RMS signal energy rather than instantaneous peaks — giving a level display that corresponds to how the analog signal path of the Trident 88 actually behaves and how the ear perceives loudness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVU ballistics in the context of the Trident 88 signal path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA VU meter shows where the energy is, not where the ceiling is. On an analog console that has its own saturation curve, that distinction matters: the engineer reads how the signal is working through the desk, not how high its fastest transient reaches. With 24 meters running in parallel throughout the session, level overview across the full channel count is immediate — no source switching, no DAW window, no interruption to the workflow at the console surface. This is particularly relevant during live tracking, where gain decisions happen in real time and a delayed or misread level costs a take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory installation and electrical integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meter bridge mounts directly to the Trident 88 frame above the master section, preserving the original console geometry and panel aesthetics. As a factory option it connects to Trident 88 internal measurement nodes without additional wiring modification or signal path intervention — electrical compatibility and metering accuracy are built into the specification. For studios that run sessions without a separate outboard metering system, the VU bridge provides a fully integrated level monitoring solution directly on the console surface.\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 — 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 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, 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 88 console frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trident","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53985788363089,"sku":"47858","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Trident8824ChannelVUMeterBridgeOption.jpg?v=1780921541","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/trident-24-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option-1","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}