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# Introduction to FLOW 4V and FLOW 4VIO

### Field Recorder, StageConnect I/O Extension, USB Audio Interface <a href="#field-recorder-stageconnect-io-extension-usb-audio-interface" id="field-recorder-stageconnect-io-extension-usb-audio-interface"></a>

**FLOW 4V** is a 10-track field recorder equipped with four onboard dual-stage preamps with extreme dynamic range. It also functions as a standalone 32-bit float USB audio interface and an I/O box for other StageConnect devices. Record and mix line-level signals using the stereo AUX input. FLOW 4V can be expanded with four additional remote inputs through StageConnect using a FLOW 4VIO.

**FLOW 4VIO** is an I/O box featuring four onboard dual-stage preamps and two 1/4" TRS outputs. Similar to FLOW 4V, FLOW 4VIO can also serve as a standalone USB audio interface and I/O box for other StageConnect devices.

### Dual-Stage Preamps <a href="#dual-stage-preamps" id="dual-stage-preamps"></a>

The dual-stage preamp and A/D conversion deliver a 142 dB dynamic range for microphone or line-level sources.

Highly optimized input circuitry ensures an optimal signal-to-noise ratio and prevents audio clipping without requiring manual gain adjustments. Input levels can be trimmed digitally for added flexibility.


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