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Description

Unleash the full potential of your studio with the Sony Oxford OXF-R3 Digital Recording Console, a cornerstone in professional audio production. Originally designed for the revered Sony Oxford digital audio workstation, this console brings analog warmth and digital precision together in a seamless workflow. It is an ideal choice for audio engineers who demand top-tier performance and flexibility. With its advanced digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities, the OXF-R3 ensures pristine audio quality, making it a staple in high-end recording environments.

The console features multiple channels, each equipped with comprehensive EQ and dynamics controls, allowing for intricate sound shaping. Its intuitive interface combines traditional mixer layout with modern digital enhancements, providing an efficient and user-friendly experience. The OXF-R3 supports extensive signal routing options, giving you the freedom to configure your studio exactly how you envision it. Whether you're tracking, mixing, or mastering, the Sony Oxford OXF-R3 delivers the power and precision you need to achieve outstanding results.

Key Features:

  • Advanced digital signal processing (DSP) for superior audio quality
  • Comprehensive EQ and dynamics controls on each channel
  • Intuitive interface combining traditional and digital elements
  • Extensive signal routing options for customized studio setups
  • Designed for professional-grade studio environments
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Sony OXF-R3 Digital Console

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Sony Oxford Digital Audio Mixing Console

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Comparisons

  • The SSL Duality is considered the closest modern equivalent to the Sony Oxford OXF-R3, offering studio desks with recall and onboard DSP.

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  • The Oxford's sound was largely attributed to Sony's admired converters, similar to those used by CLA with the PCM-3348.

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Features and functionality

  • The digital EQ of the Sony Oxford, a significant part of its sound, is now available as software for laptops.

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  • Modern digital consoles often lack the fader count of the Oxford but compensate with banked faders to manage multiple inputs/outputs.

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User experience

  • The Sony Oxford's digital console sound is heavily influenced by the choice of converters and plugins, rather than the console itself.

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See how Peter Gabriel uses Sony Oxford OXF-R3 Digital Recording Console

Peter Gabriel

Singer, Keyboardist

Genesis

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In this video tour of Gabriel's writing room at his Real World Studios, engineer Dicky Chappell shows the then-still functioning OXF-R3 board. (A tweet from 2013 shows that the board stopped functioning around that time, and was sold off for charity.)

See how Jessica Simpson uses Sony Oxford OXF-R3 Digital Recording Console

Jessica Simpson

Singer

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According to issue #14 of the Sony Soundbyte magazine, Jessica Simpson used the Sony Oxford OXF-R3 Digital Recording Console for her album "Irresistible".

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