Description
The MXP-3000 is Sony's 'serious' analogue studio console of the late 1980s: modular, expandable, with optional VCA automation. It sits among digitally controlled (automation) desks with an analogue audio path. I value it mainly for the grain of its preamps and EQ, rather than its automation, which stayed patchy.
Technical
Specifications
Surface
| Motorized faders | No |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
|---|
Networking
| Redundant PSU | No |
|---|---|
| Redundant networking | No |
Other
| Format | Console analogique modulaire, configurations de voies variables (ex. MXP-3036 à 36 voies) |
|---|---|
| Automation | Faders à VCA : groupage, solo, mute et automation de mix (calculateur d'automation externe en option) ; chemin non-VCA possible en bypass |
| Caractere | Préamplis et EQ au caractère marqué, appréciés en prise de son |
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The MXP-3000 is a modular analogue mixing console launched by Sony in the late 1980s, offered in several frame sizes (the 36-channel MXP-3036 being one variant). Its architecture uses VCA faders allowing grouping, solo, mute and mix automation — the latter relying on an optional external automation computer. The VCAs can be bypassed to restore a direct, non-VCA audio path.
Sonically, the MXP-3000 is known for the character of its preamps and EQ section, which keeps it sought-after for analogue tracking.
Links
Related consoles
Some merchant links are affiliate links. Purchases may support Digital Mixing at no extra cost.
Documents are archived locally for preservation. Source credited. Takedown requests: [email protected]