{"product_id":"trident-16-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option","title":"Trident 78 - 16 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrident 78 - 16 Channel VU Meter Bridge Option\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory meter bridge option for the 16-channel Trident 78 console, fitted with ballistic VU meters across all channels. The 16-channel Trident 78 is the compact entry point into this console's ecosystem — the VU bridge in this configuration delivers continuous analog level readout across all channels without external metering hardware, closing the console into a fully self-contained working environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVU in a smaller configuration — why it is not a compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen channels with simultaneous VU level visibility is a configuration that works particularly well in studios running sessions with smaller ensembles — trios, quartets, vocal recordings with orchestration, electronic productions with a heavy analog outboard setup. VU ballistics at 300 ms show the sustained energy of each source, which across 16 channels allows the engineer to assess the level balance of the full ensemble in a single glance without interrupting the session. On a console with a defined sonic character like the Trident 78 — with its own saturation curve and analog path coloration — the VU meter is a tool that reads signal the same way the ear hears it: through the lens of energy rather than peaks, which is the information that actually drives gain decisions in an analog mixing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory integration and console aesthetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge is electrically matched to the Trident 78 measurement nodes in 16-channel configuration — as a factory option it guarantees metering accuracy across all channels without on-site calibration. Direct-mount installation above the master section preserves the original panel geometry and the visual coherence of the unit. For studios that have chosen the 16-channel Trident 78 as their primary working tool, the VU bridge is an option that should be ordered with the console rather than added later — retrofit installation is possible, but factory fitting always guarantees better mechanical and electrical integration.\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 — 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 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, 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 78 console frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trident","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53985787183441,"sku":"47844","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Trident7816ChannelVUMeterBridgeOption.jpg?v=1780921705","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr\/products\/trident-16-channel-vu-meter-bridge-option","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}