Dynacord CMS1000-3 Sound Mixer

Dynacord CMS1000-3 Sound Mixer Features :

• With built-in dual effects section
• Connections: 6x Mic/Line inputs + 4x Mic/Stereo inputs
• 3-Band EQ with parametric mid-band and voicing filter
• 6 AUX paths, mute and PFL
• 11-Band EQ in total
• XLR output
• Lamp connector: 4-Pin XLR
• USB interface for direct playback or recording
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 510 x 155 x 499 mm
• Suitable rack mounts: Article no. 177268 (not included)
• Dimensions of rack mounts: 483 x 135 x 444 mm

The latest series of consoles in Dynacord’s CMS (Compact Mixing System) family is the Dynacord CMS1000-3 Sound Mixer range, which consists of three models offering 10, 16 and 22 channels with on-board digital effects, and now also featuring a four-input/four-output USB digital audio interface. For this review, I was able to spend some time with the smallest member of the line-up, the CMS 1000-3.

These mixers are aimed at an already well-supplied market sector, and products of a similar basic format are available from several manufacturers. The CMS3 mixers are marketed strongly on the quality of their audio path and processing, and their flexible feature set. Apart from the number of mono mic channels, the three models are identically equipped in terms of number of buses, effects processors and I/O connectivity.

Straight from the box, I liked the general appearance and main board ergonomics of the CMS 1000-3. For such a compact desk, the controls are well spaced and all the board labelling is clear and logical. My first impression — even before plugging it in — was that the CMS 1000-3 was going to be an easy board to work with.