Descripción
N‐Matrix is a fully analog, all‐discrete insert matrix, with enormous capabilities and great
simplicity of use. It is, in fact, much more than insert matrix. It is absolutely unique and allows
for real freedom of work. You won’t be overwhelmed by increasingly complex technology, but
quite the opposite꞉ N‐Matrix is very intuitive. It allows you to work fast and simply.
You will focus on the creative process itself, while ultimately solving all advanced ’insert’
tasks you may encounter in your daily work as a mastering or mixing engineer.
N‐Matrix will not alter your perfectly worked‐out master in any way, so you can always use
it with the utmost confidence. This is the way it should be.
Abeautiful and inspiring classic look is accompanied by a friendly and innovative approach
to working with an insert matrix processor. It helps to bring back the pleasant feeling of
communing with what is close to every human being by nature꞉ the beauty of analogue sound.
How did we do it? The idea behind the N‐Matrix.
The N‐Matrix is an expanded concept of the passive insert matrix used in the N‐Trophy All
Discrete Mastering Console (i.e., the centre section of the N‐Trophy All Discrete Analog
Console).
We were encouraged to build it by the mastering engineers and producers, following the
well‐received launch of our mastering console at AES NY 2024. Talking to sound engineers, we
all felt there was a serious shortage in the market for truly analog equipment for advanced
work with inserts. We felt a real need to design a completely new insert matrix. One that
would be all‐discrete, analog, lossless, passive, and at the same time offer much more than
other available insert switchers, enabling fast and intuitive operation. One that would be
user‐friendly and fully satisfy the ideas and needs of sound engineers.
This is how the N‐Matrix was born.
To build the N‐Matrix, we used almost 300 top‐class, hermetically encapsulated relay
switches with gold‐plated contacts. We carefully selected the highest quality components,
designed audiophile quality discrete analog circuits, and conducted many hours of listening
tests and measurements in our studio and lab to get the perfectly transparent sound.
Twenty‐five years of sound engineering experience were invaluable here.
The entire unit is hand‐built in our lab to the highest standards. We have taken care of
every detail. The signal path is also as short as it can be, despite plenty of the N‐Matrix
creative features. Working on the N‐Matrix gives you a lot of fun and creative freedom.
