Twin Topology Channel Strip

Over 130 Optimized Signal Topologies

Twin Mic Preamps — M-2B vacuum tube or HV-3 discrete solid state
Twin NSEQ-2 Mastering-Grade Parametric EQs — vacuum tube or discrete solid state
Three Opto Compressor/Limiter Paths — TCL vacuum tube, discrete solid state, passive
Twin Opto De-Esser Paths — vacuum tube or discrete solid state
Vacuum tube or discrete solid state line level paths
Input coupling with or without MIT-01 audio transformer
1/4” vacuum tube DI input — route via tube or solid state gain path
Effortless, lifelike musical performance at all levels
Musically rich vacuum tubes available
Gold audio connectors, tube sockets, relays and switches
3/8“ thick radius extruded aluminum face plate
Durable black mirror-gloss anodized finish
Mil spec 16 gauge cold-rolled steel chassis
Ultra-clean toroid power supply: internal sub-chassis
Hand machined aluminum knobs, illuminated IT&T pushbuttons
Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring
Silver Teflon power wiring
True audio VU meter for output level or dynamics gain reduction

Specifications

Microphone Preamplifiers & General:

Twin Topology Mic Preamplifier Selection: Switchable, Vacuum Tubes or Solid-State
Twin Topology EQ & Compressor: Switchable, Vacuum Tubes or Solid-State
Twin Topology Input Coupling: Switchable, Transformer or Transformerless
Maximum Output Level (Balanced): + 32 dBu
Frequency Response (+0 / -3 dB (S/S)): sub 5 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise: -131 dBu (SS, Common Source, Direct Out)
THD + Noise (20 Hz - 22 kHz) (S/S): < .05 %, typ < .003 %
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (S/S): > 40 dB, Typ > 70 dB @ 60 Hz
Input Impedance (Mic): 6,200 ohms
Input Impedance (Line): 2,200 ohms (x2)
Input Impedance (DI - Instrument): > 1 megohm
Output Impedance (Balanced): 24.3 ohms (x2)

Parametric Equalizer:

Maximum EQ Boost/Cut Range (21 Step Detented):+/- 15 dB
EQ Frequencies,Low Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 20, 34, 56, 100, 180, 270
Low Mid Sweep:20 Hz - 220 Hz or 200 Hz - 2.2 kHz. 10X Range switch selectable
Hi Mid Sweep: 250 Hz - 2.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz - 25 kHz. 10X Range switch selectable
High Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 4.8 k, 5.8 k, 8.0 k, 10 k, 16 k, 21 k
“Q” Range: Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Adjustable on middle ranges Q = 1.0 Fixed on low & high ranges

Optoelectronic Compressor/Limiter