2 channel Microphone/Instrument Preamp
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Project Channel is an extremely high quality channel strip, designed with ease of use in mind. The front panel is streamlined and very approachable. The included optical compressor features a single-knob ratio control. Using it and the 10-segment gain reduction meter, it's very easy to keep the dynamic range of the signal under control. The Aural Exciter brings the essence of an instrument or voice out to the front, making it easy to hear in a mix, while the Big Bottom processor adds punch to your low end in a way that no EQ can. The S/PDIF digital output and dBFS output meter make it extremely easy to get a proper digital signal to an audio interface for recording. The front panel sample rate button allows for easy selection of sample rates from 44.1kHz to 96kHz. Analog outputs are also provided for use with outboard A/D converters or with analog mixers. The front panel instrument input allows for great sounding direct recordings of bass and guitar, and automatically overrides the rear panel XLR mic input, allowing the user to keep a mic plugged in.
FEATURES:
• Class A mic preamp & high impedance instrument input
• Aphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom built-in
• Aphex optical compressor built-in
• S/PDIF digital, XLR and 1/4" analog TRS outputs
• Output and gain reduction metering
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
Connector: XLR-3F
Type: Transformerless, Instrumentation first stage, Class-A second stage
Input Z: 2k ohms nominal
Instrument Connector: 1/4″ TS
Instrument Input Z: 10Mohm nominal
Nominal Preamp Gain: +26 to +65dB without pad
Phantom Power: +48VDC
EIN: -126dBu (150 ohm source, unweighted)
OUTPUT
Connector: XLR-3M and 1/4″ TRS Phone Jacks
Type: XLR and TRS are True Balanced (may be used unbalanced)
Nominal Level: XLR +4dBu; TRS +4dBu/-10dBV switchable
XLR Output Z: 100 ohms
1/4″ Output Z: 100 ohms @ +4dBu; 750 ohms @ -10dBV
Maximum Output Level: >+26dBu before clipping
Meter full scale: +24dBu
ANALOG AUDIO
THD: 0.05% @ +4dBu out
Freq Response: 10 Hz to 30kHz +0.1/-1.0 dB
DIGITAL AUDIO
Internal Sample Rates: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz
Resolution: 24 bits
Level Equivalency: -20dBFS Digital = +4dBu Analog
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirements: 100-250 VAC 50-60 Hz
Power consumption: 8W (max)
Dimensions: 19″W x 1.75″H x 8.25″D; 1 Rack U (482.6mm x 44.5mm x 209.6mm)
Depth Behind Front Panel: 7.5″ (190.5mm)
Net Weight: 6 lbs (2.73 kg)
Shipping Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 2 channel Microphone/Instrument Preamp | 394629 |
