For sale is a Focusrite Platinum Trakmaster Channel Strip. The unit is in excellent condition and has had only one owner. I am selling this for a neighbor whose musician husband recently passed away., The unit was well taken care of and only used in a clean, conditioned, smoke free environment. I'm certain that this unit has had very little use. As you can tell from the pictures, the outer case is in near flawless condition and any light surface scratches were from putting the unit in and out of the rack. It comes with a US IEC power cable. Please note that the Focusrite Platinum TrakMaster has an integrated internal power supply - and does not use a cheap, unreliable external power supply like the Focusrite Platinum Pro TrakMaster. This is a professional quality channel strip and will have a preamp/compressor/EQ of far higher quality than will be found in a DAW plug-in or inexpensive sound module.

The Focusrite Platinum TrakMaster is a budget-friendly, all‑analogue channel strip designed for both studio and live recording, offering a discrete Class‑A mic preamp, optical compressor, and 3‑band EQ.

Core Design & Build

• Type: 1U rack‑mountable channel strip
• Construction: Brushed‑aluminum front panel with rubber‑like knobs and LED indicators
• Power: 48V phantom power switch, blue power LED

Preamp Section

• Type: Discrete transistor, Class‑A mic preamp
• Inputs:
• • Balanced XLR mic input
  • High‑impedance ¼‑inch instrument input (overrides mic input if engaged)
  • Line input switch (rear‑panel +4dBu or ‑10dBV)
• Gain: Adjustable from ‑3 dB to +57 dBu
• Filters: Switchable 75 Hz high‑pass filter (mic input only)
• Metering: Two LEDs — signal present (green) and overload (red)

Compressor Section

• Type: Optical compressor with improved Focusrite design for faster response and musical distortion
• Controls:
• • “Less” / “More” gain knob
  • “Tight” switch (6:1 ratio) or “Punch” (3:1 ratio)
  • Release knob (Fast / Slow)
  • Six‑segment gain reduction meter with ‑20 to ‑3 dB markings
• Characteristics: Hard/soft‑knee options, tube‑style release controls

Equalizer Section

• Type: 3‑band EQ (pre‑ or post‑compressor)
• Characteristics: Switchable voice/instrument EQ curves

Outputs

• Rear panel:
• • Balanced +4dBu output
  • Unbalanced ‑10dBV output
  • Simultaneous use possible for direct monitoring
• Optional: Stereo ADC converter module (24‑bit/96kHz) for digital output

Additional Features

• Latency‑free monitoring (when paired with DAW output)
• Rear‑panel ADC Ext Input for external line‑level signal
• Blanking panel for digital converter slot (module not included in this unit)

Performance Notes

• Preamp tone: Warm, forgiving when driven hard, with more 2nd‑order harmonic distortion
• Compressor: Fast attack/release, ideal for vocals and instruments
• EQ: Flexible for quick sound shaping in live or studio settings

In summary, the Platinum TrakMaster is a compact, affordable channel strip with a Class‑A preamp, optical compressor, and 3‑band EQ, making it suitable for both live and studio use, especially when paired with a digital converter for modern workflows.

At this time, I do not have the original box the unit came in. I will try (again) to locate it, but regardless, I will pack it safely for shipment. Check out my seller reviews. I sell well functioning items with accurate descriptions.