4 Liquid Pre-amps - 40 classic emulations
Focusrite's proven Liquid technology delivers unmatched sonic pre-amp variety and quality

Remote control software via ethernet
Liquid 4CONTROL enables comprehensive standalone pre-amp control of multiple units, direct from your DAW

Pro Tools Remote control plug-in
A TDM/RTAS Liquid 4CONTROL plug-in provides remote control as an integrated part of your Pro Tools session

Full recall of every parameter
99 Unit setup memories provide instant back-up of all settings, including pre-amp selection and gain.

Adjustable harmonic distortion
Accounts for variance in vintage originals whislt providing additional variance over the sound of every pre-amp emulation.

Optional Eight channel EtherSound output card
Effective connectivity for large studios, post production installs and live sound engineers using EtherSound.

Liquid Mix provides reliable emulation of a wide range of vintage and classic units. It does this by emulating their sonic behaviour using sintefex's patented Dynamic Convolution; the application of a unique, level-dependant set of responses to an audio signal.

These measured responses, sampled at numerous levels and with a multitude of setting combinations, are applied to the input stream on a sample-bysample basis for extremely convincing results.

Converter performance
• Sample rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
• Bit depth: 24-bit

ADC
• SNR: 120dB measured with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass A-weighted filter
• Frequency response: ±0.05dB between 20Hz ? 22 kHz
• Maximum input level: +22dBu
• THD+N: 0.00035% (-109dB)

DAC
• Dynamic range: 116dB measured with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass A-weighted filter
• Frequency response: ±0.05dB between 20Hz / 22kHz
• Maximum output level: +22dBu
• THD+N: 0.0007% (-103dB)

Jitter
• Internal clock: < 20 pico-seconds
• AES digital output: < 200 pico-seconds
• External clock: < 1 nano-second
• Analogue and digital path

Mic pre
• Gain range: +6dB to +80dB, switched in 1dB steps
• Frequency response: variable, set by pre-amp chosen
• THD+N at analogue out: 0.001% measured with a +4dBu 1kHz input signal with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
• THD+N at AES digital out: 0.0005% measured with a +4dBu 1kHz input signal with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
• Mic noise: EIN = -126dB measured at 80dB of gain with 150 Ohm source impedance and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
• Noise at analogue out: -92dBu measured at +6dB gain with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
A-weighted filter
• Noise at AES digital out: -119dBFS measured at + 6dB gain with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
A-weighted filter
• Maximum input level: +16dBu
• Input impedance: variable, set by preamp chosen
• CMRR: Transformer: 123dB @ 60dB of gain
• Electronic: 102dB @ 60dB of gain

Line input
• Gain range: 10dB to +10dB, switched in 1dB steps
• Frequency response: 0dB ±0.1dB between 20Hz and 20kHz
• THD+N at analogue out: 0.001% measured with a +18dBu 1kHz input signal with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
• THD+N at AES digital out: 0.0004% measured with a +18dBu 1kHz input signal with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter
• Noise at analogue out: -92dBu measured at 0dB gain with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
A-weighted filter
• Noise at AES digital out: -120dBfs measured at 0dB gain with 20Hz/22kHz bandpass
A-weighted filter
• Maximum input level: +22dBu
• High pass filter
• Roll off frequency: switchable between 75Hz and 120Hz, frequency measured at 6dB down point, 12dB per octave roll-off

Harmonics
• Distortion range: 0 to 15 where 15 (maximum) = 10% of 2nd-, 20% of 3rd- and 10% of 5th-order at 0dBFS (level-dependent distortion)

Compressor
In 'As Original' mode the parameter ranges will be the same as on the original unit being emulated. In 'Free' mode the parameter ranges are as follows:

• Threshold range: -40dB to 20dB switched in 1dB steps
• Ratio range: 1:1 to limit
• Attack range: 0.1ms to 2.5s
• Release range: 0.1ms to 2.5s
• Make-up gain: -20dB to +20dB switched in 0.5dB steps

EQ

High Shelf
• Frequency range: 200Hz to 20kHz
• Gain: +/-18dB

Mid Band
• Frequency range: 100Hz to 10kHz
• Gain: +/-18dB
• Q: variable between 0.8 and 2.5

Low Shelf
• Frequency range: 10Hz to 1kHz
• Gain: +/-18dB

Weight
• 8.6kg
• 19Ibs

Dimensions
• 484mm (W) x 85mm (H) x 270mm (D)
• 19" (W) x 3.5" (H) x 10.6" (D)
• 2U rackmount

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Compatible with:

Windows Vista
Mac 10.4
10.4.11 and above only. Windows Vista - 64bit
Mac 10.5
Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and above only. Windows XP - 64bit
Service Pack 2 and above only. Mac 10.6
Windows Windows 7
Windows Windows 7 - 64bit

NOT Compatible with:

Mac 10.3

Focusrite’s new LIQUID4PRE™ four-channel microphone pre-amplifier utilizes The Liquid Channel™’s proven Liquid™ technology, marrying a hugely flexible analogue front end with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP to deliver the sounds of 40 vintage and classic microphone pre-amplifiers across all four channels. Augmented by fully digital controls and remote software control over Ethernet, LIQUID4PRE provides the ultimate fluid multi-channel front-end.

99 Unit Setup Memories provide full recall of every parameter across all four channels, delivering instant multiple user presets and a comprehensive backup of session settings. These memories can be managed either via the hardware, or via LIQUID4PRE’s dedicated control software, LIQUID4CONTROL™. This intuitive software application places comprehensive pre-amp control inside the DAW. Communication between LIQUID4PRE and the DAW flows via Ethernet, with LIQUID4CONTROL providing comprehensive management of multiple LIQUID4PREs. A similar Pro Tools TDM/RTAS plug-in allows integrated remote control via Pro Tools hardware and software, including Icon systems, providing all the benefits of a Pro Tools TDM/RTAS plug-in, such as comprehensive automation and session integration.

Focusrite's emulations and settings will help you to make the most of your Focusrite Liquid products. You'll find a growing library of emulations, programs and snapshots, with helpful filters and information regarding the original unit emulated.

Currently, it is not possible to upload individual emulations to Liquid 4PRE (this facility will be included in the next release). So, if wanting to restore factory presets then it must be done in bulk. Click here to download the bulk factory emulations file.

If wanting to find out more about what preamps are included in this download and on the Liquid 4PRE, follow the link to the Liquid Channel emulations listing below.

Liquid Channel Mic Pres Emulations

WINDOWS

Operating System*
• Pro Tools 7.1 or higher (only if using the Liquid 4Pre TDM / RTAS plugin)

Computer
• Windows XP compatible PC (Pentium© 4 1GHz or higher recommended)
• Network card supporting ethernet 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-T

CPU/Clock
• 1.0 GHz Intel or compatible
• 2.0 GHz Pentium© 4 or Xeon recommended

Memory (RAM)
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended


APPLE MAC

Operating System
• Pro Tools 7.1 or higher (only if using the Liquid 4Pre TDM / RTAS plugin)

Computer
• Apple Mac Power PC G4, G5 or Intel Mac (any)

CPU/Clock
• G4/800 MHz (minimum)
• G4/1.5GHZ or higher recommended

Memory (RAM)
• 256MB or more
• 512MB or higher recommended


* IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FOCUSRITE, the FF logo, LIQUID TECHNOLOGY, LIQUID MIX CONTROL and the LIQUID MIX logo are trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION is a trademark of Sintefex Ltd. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID MIX products and which have not endorsed Focusrite's LIQUID MIX products. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party products the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the LIQUID MIX products, and to accurately describe the functionality of the Liquid Mix products. The Liquid Mix products are an independently engineered technology which utilises the patented process of Dynamic Convolution to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original analogue products upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.
*Benefit from the onboard DSP is reduced when used within Pro Tools.