Tube Tech MEC-1A Tube Recording-Channel / Channel Strip

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Tube Tech MEC-1A Tube Recording Channel / Channel Strip

The MEC-1A encompasses the all tube based designs of the MP 1A Microphone Preamplifier, EQ 1A Equalizer and CL 1B Compressor in a powerful, two-unit recording package – designed and hand crafted to deliver the warmth of vintage quality recordings with unrivaled accuracy, purity and realismThe TUBE-TECH MEC 1A Recording Channel is a one channel recording unit, featuring a microphone preamplifier equalizer and compressor. At the heart of the shelving and bell filters you will find a tube operational amplifier.The MEC 1A is all tube based except for the power supply. Input and Output have fully floating transformers. All DC voltages are stabilized, except the anode voltage for the output stage.Tube based “three-in-one” recording solutionMicrophone Preamplifier+20 dB to +70 dB GainPhantom Power (+48 V)Phase Reverse-20 dB padLowcut filterHigh-impedance DI-input (>1 Mohm) for direct connection of guitar, bass or keyboardEqualizerThree bands6 Low shelving frequency choices6 High shelving frequency choicesBell type Mid section with 12 switchable frequenciesVariable QSeparate in/out switchCompressorOptical gain reduction elementLinkable for stereo applicationsVariable Attack and Release parametersRatio 1,5:1 to 10:1Separate in/out switchGeneralMaster Output Gain (off to +10 dB)Clickless swap relay (Equalizer Compressor)VU-Meter showing output or compressionFrequency response @ -3dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHzLow Noise: < – 85 dBu @ 10 dB gainGold-plated switchesConductive plastic potentiometersFully regulated power supply with toroidal transformer