List Price: $2,449.00
Our Price: $2,199.00
Savings: $250.00
Our flagship recording channel features separate Class-A mic & instrument preamps with two selectable tube gains, de-esser, twin-core compressor/limiter, EQ with Air band and tube saturation. Thanks to it’s individual analog I/Os, all these powerful, hi-end analog processors can be inserted during mixing. 24/192 AD converter and I/O transformers are optional.
Maximum input level:
Microphone input @ 13dB gain: +9dBu
Line input: +22dBu
Instrument input: +11,5dBu
De-Esser input: +21dBu
Compressor input: +21dBu
EQ-/Tube Saturation input: +21dBu
Maximum output level: 21,5dBu
Microphone input: +13dB to +68dB
Line input: -20dB to +10dB
Instrument input: +6dB to +43dB
Frequency ranges (-3dB):
Channel strip: 10Hz to 50kHz
Microphone preamplifier: ‹10Hz to 50kHz
Line preamplifier: ‹10Hz to 50kHz
Instrument preamplifier: ‹10Hz to 50kHz
De-Esser: ‹10Hz to 140kHz
Compressor: ‹10Hz to 180kHz
Equalizer/Tube Saturation: ‹10Hz to 60kHz
Common mode rejection (@ 1kHz, 0dBu input level and unity gain):
Microphone preamplifier: ›80dB
Line preamplifier: ›75dB
Instrument preamplifier: ›75dB
De-Esser: ›75dB
Compressor: ›75dB
Equalizer/Tube Saturation line: ›75dB
Total harmonic distortion (in %, @ 1kHz, 0dBu input level and unity gain):
Channel strip: 0,03
Microphone preamplifier: 0,03
Line preamplifier: 0,03
Instrument preamplifier: 0,03
De-Esser: 0,002
Compressor: 0,007
Equalizer/Tube Saturation Line: 0,01
Signal to noise ratio (A-weighted):
Microphone preamplifier (VU=30dB): -91,5dB
Line preamplifier: -94,7dB
Instrument preamplifier: -95,5dB
De-Esser: -97dB
Compressor: -97dB
Equalizer/Tube Saturation Line: -91dB
Dynamic range (unweighted):
Channel strip: 110dB (microphone input › main outputs, @ 30dB)
Channel strip: 112dB (line input › main outputs)
Channel strip: 112dB (instrument input › main outputs)
Microphone preamplifier (@ 30dB): 110dB
Line preamplifier: 114dB
Instrument preamplifier: 105dB
De-Esser: 115dB
Compressor: 115dB
Equalizer/Tube Saturation Line: 112dB
E.I.N. microphone preamplifier: -127dBu (@ 68dB gain, Rs=150Ohms, 20-22kHz)
Power supply: Two toroidal transformers; Audio transformer: 20VA; Transformer other currents: 15VA
Fuses: 230V AC, 50Hz: 315mA/120V AC, 60Hz: 630mA
Voltage selector: 115V/230V
Power consumption: 29W
Housing (W x H x D): 482 x 88 x 261mm (Depth with controls and sockets)
Weight: 5,7kg/ca. 12,57 lbs (w/o converter & I/O transformers)
Note: 0dBu = 0,775V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The hybrid preamp with discrete transistor stage and separate tube stage combines high performance and neutrality with the option for sound coloration by enhancing the harmonic content with the switchable tube drive.
The unique one-knob de-esser employs a phase cancelling technique to reduce sibilants.
With three bands, the EQ section covers the complete frequency spectrum efficiently.
The tube saturation stage gives that dense, energetic, warm and fat tube sound that we all love.
The compressor offers all classic parameters and a controllable automation of attack and release which adjusts the setting of time constants to the input signal – pretty much like a cruise control.