The new Horizon 2012 sees the rebirth of the Horizon series, massively successful throughout the 1990s. Building on the heritage of the original Horizon mixers, the Horizon 2012 features new standards of portability, power, features and versatility, says the company.
The functional design incorporates carry straps, removable control cover and a retractable panel to angle the mixer for the best working position. The 12 input mixer can be used free standing or rackmounted. All mic/line input channels feature the VMS optical compressor, Studiomaster three-band EQ, with sweepable mid, and a total of four AUX sends. 60mm smooth faders, Mute, PFL buttons, and SIGNAL and PEAK LEDs complete the channel strip. Like the original Horizon powered mixers, a combined stereo and mic input channel effectively adds three more mic channels.
In line with standard Studiomaster practice, the custom designed twin FX features real studio quality reverbs and delays; the focus of the FX section is on enabling the user to achieve the desired effect with the highest quality and as quickly as possible. A two-channel USB audio interface includes assignable signal source; playback from a computer can be routed to the main MIX output, or to a stereo channel giving access to EQ and auxiliaries. The output to the computer can be from the main MIX, to record a performance, or from the DSP effect sends to make use of plug-in FX.
The Horizon 2012 will be one of several new products unveiled at Studiomaster's press presentation on its stand on the opening day of the exhibition (Wednesday 6 April). Paul Belcher (Studiomaster's chief designer) and Peter Hawkins (consultant designer) will be on hand to present this and other new products.
(Jim Evans)
