12-track recording (limited to 8-tracks when recording to 3 simultaneous record media)
Dedicated track arming controls accessed using the Input button. Tracks can be record-enabled or disabled independently of input-to-track routing. This allows multiple inputs to be routed to tracks without needing to record them plus the ability to change routings during recording.
12-track metering on the LCD display by pressing the Input button
Post-fader mixing to L, R, Aux1 (X1) and Aux 2 (X2) tracks
Inputs can be routed to Aux1 and Aux2 tracks pre- or post-fader
Post-fader limiting
Post-fader signal LEDs (on CL-8 only)
Master gain controls for L, R and Aux1, Aux2 tracks
Standalone 788T front panel trim pots can now be set as faders or trims from new Input: Front Panel Controls menu. If set as faders, trim is adjusted by the encoder when in an input settings window.
HP-mix-L and HP-mix-R output sources allows output signal selection to be controlled by the rotary encoder
Latching and momentary Input Settings Window for easy one-handed operation
Slate mic operation, requires a CL-8 to be connected
Tone generator in 10 Hz steps from 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Inputs can now be muted without clicking off trim pots
Enhanced solo control options via CL-8 and new Input: PFL Function menu
bEXT and iXML support for 12 tracks
Added headphone monitor modes for 12-track support
Added input to track routing presets accessed via stop + input buttons.
Changed
LCD backlight button toggles between C,D,E,F and G,H,X1,X2 metering. LCD backlight toggle now controlled by LCD backlight button + encoder (press) F resolves a bug where the play all setting in autoplay mode would not always work correctly.