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Fink CS2-FA Dual Channel Strip Tube Preamp Equalizer and Limiter

Perfect the tone of your vocals and instruments with the Fink CS2-FA. This 2-channel tube preamp is the perfect addition to any studio. 1 Person rated this product:

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Use the Fink CS2-FA as two completely independent mono channels or use them together for a powerful stereo pre. The perfect solution for any studio, the CS2-FA preamp adds incredible tone to your vocals and instruments. Throw on a couple of stereo condensers for mic'ing overheads or a small choir live or in studio. Loop through it during mix down for that great real analog plug-in or link it in stereo as a Bus Processor for vocals, instruments, or percussion groups; or use it as an analog stereo Mastering Processor.

Features
- A three tube preamp in the vintage Putnam console style

- Passive parametric three-band EQ in the classic Pultec style

- Limiter with the unique two tube implementation of the UREI 1176 with Original FET attenuator character and controls

- Continuous Gain and Level controls

- All the familiar EQ frequencies and curves zZounds is an authorized dealer of Fink Analog Audio products.

Bandwidth: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 1dB

Maximum Output: +23dBu

Gain: 80dB

Equivalent Input Noise: -122dB

Preamp Section:
- Inputs: Mic, Line, DI
- Input Pad: 0, -10, -20, -30dB, Line
- Gain Control: +/- 10 dB continuous
- Level Control: 0 to 11

Passive EQ Section:
- Low boost: 0 to +10dB
- Low Cut: 0 to -10dB
- Low Freq: 0, 40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, 250Hz
- Mid Boost: 0 to +10dB
- Mid Q: 1 to 10
- Mid Freq: 2k, 3k, 5k, 7k, 10k, 15kHz
- High Cut: 0 to -10dB
- High Freq: 5k, 10k, 15kHz

Limiter Section:
- Makup Gain: -inf to +20dB
- Input Control: 0 to 11
- Output Control: 0 to 11
- Ratio: 1, SOFT, 4, 8, 12, 20, ALL
- Attack: 0.2 to 20 msec.
- Release: 100msec. to 2.2sec.
- Chassis: 2U x 15.25 in. deep
- Power: 20 Watts at 120/240 Vac

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No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

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