Karno L6 6-Slot Rack-Mount SEPIA Host with Analog I/O (Fixed Routing)

The Karno L6 is a 6-slot host unit for SEPIA modules featuring flexible I/O options to suit all professional workflows. Designed in consultation with over 150 engineers, the L6 is the first of a long line of hosts developed for the SEPIA platform. The 1U, 19-inch unit has key features to provide safe, secure and flexible audio processing in the harshest of environments. This gives you, the user, the confidence to specify and rely on SEPIA across your entire mix. Truly show-critical and built to withstand the rigors and demands of modern touring, the L6 allows you to bring authentic analog hardware to your workflow on the road and in the studio. Internally, SEPIA is an analog signal chain from start to finish. However, to integrate into modern workflows, the L6 can provide a variety of industry-standard digital connections. The L6 has 6 balanced analog XLR/TRS input connections and two balanced TRS auxiliary inputs which can be routed to any module or sidechain input. Digital inputs are provided via the optional digital cards.

Offered here is the base configuration, the L6-A0 option card, which provides a clean, uncolored output signal for routing to other analog I/O in your signal chain using an industry standard D-SUB connector. I/O are hardwired to their respective module slot, with 2 assignable I/O also available.

ANALOG SYSTEM WITH DIGITAL CONTROL

SEPIA is an analog system, meaning it uses the same transformers, valves, optical units and FETs as their larger rack mount counterparts. SEPIA has been designed to allow audio manufacturers to offer their original designs, in a smaller, modern form factor with full digital control. SEPIA is fully digitally controlled. With all major control protocols accepted, including HUI, EUCON, MIDI and OSC, SEPIA can be elegantly controlled by a wide range of devices, from phone to DAW, to console. SEPIA's robust, compact form factor allows you to take your sound anywhere. By using SEPIA's technology, what was previously a rack-mount unit, can now comfortably fit in the palm of your hand.

CREATE NEVER-HEARD-BEFORE SIGNAL CHAINS

Alongside flexible analog and digital IO, SEPIA uses an elegant digitally controlled yet fully analog routing matrix to provide not just reliable and easy to use routing, but also creative freedom. Route between modules, assembling the ultimate channel strip, or even split modules in half, routing audio between desirable stages. With SEPIA patch route effortlessly across large SEPIA networks.

CONTINUOUS AUDIO IN ALL EVENTUALITIES

Built for show critical uses, SEPIA has a Passive Audio Bypass as well as a redundant power Supply option, giving you audio in all eventualities. With digital control, SEPIA is software enhanced yet not reliant – set up, disconnect and leave SEPIA running. Additional safety features have also been implemented, including a two point latching system and the automatic routing of chains in the eventuality of an accidentally ejected module.

RECALLABLE NETWORK WIDE SET-UPS

Configure your system, on set or remotely from the hardware, and recall network wide full set-ups, from module parameters to routing and system configurations. Experience a truly analog system, but with all the perks, features and workflows of software. Providing complete piece of mind, each L6 will have a secure, secondary DC input fed by an independent supply meaning no system wide drop outs. In the unlikely event of a complete power failure across both the Internal and External power supplies, the L6 will continue to pass analog audio through the system giving 100% show critical functionality.

EFFICIENT POWER WHILE KEEPING COOL

With 6 separate power supplies, each module receives the exact power they require to achieve full performance. To keep the system cool, a clever balance of convection, heatsinks, and an array or variable near-silent fans (automatically activated if necessary, responding with only the required level of cooling), ensures a covert yet effective cooling system.

THE SEPIA PLATFORM

SEPIA is a platform built up of Modules and Hosts. Modules are brought to you by all your favorite manufacturers, while Hosts house them for all scenarios. Karno's patent-pending Bridging Signal Flow between Module and Host creates a completely analog signal path, exploiting digitally controlled analog infrastructure, to provide a fully featured platform for the modern user. A SEPIA Module could be anything: from microphone preamps, equalizers, dynamics processors, effects, vacuum tube designs, DSP and more. Brought to you by your favorite brands, SEPIA modules house original components and designs, giving you authentic sound in a modular, compact and durable form factor.

SEPIA Hosts contain the Mainframe, comprising of Universal Elements (UEs) and a state-of-the-art routing matrix. UEs are made up of atonal stages redesigned to be as compact and efficient as possible. Via SEPIA’s patented bridging signal flow, the mainframe is connected to modules and their components, like transformers and Op-Amps, to provide a complete circuit.

KARNO L6 FEATURES:

• 1U 19-inch rack-mount 6-slot host unit for Karno SEPIA format modules
• Internal analog signal chain from start to finish
• 6 balanced analog XLR/TRS input connections and two balanced TRS auxiliary inputs can be routed to any module or sidechain input
• Fully digitally controlled via major control protocols including HUI, EUCON, MIDI and OS
• Unique thermal system to cool modules