SM Pro Audio TB202 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp/Compressor
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Switchable phantom power per channel. Switchable phase reversal. optical compressors. independant EQ circuitry.
Overview
The new "Red Valve" series TB202 valve (12AX7) mic pre-amp is a twin channel valve mic preamplifier that features independent switchable phantom power, phase reverse, -20dB Pad, optical compressor, and fully functional EQ all housed together in a single 1U rack mount chassis.
Tailored use in the home project studio, the "Red Valve" TB202 is perfectly suited for use as front end mic inputs for your digital recorder or any other application requiring mic preamplification.
Features:
Hand tested tubes 12AX7 tube
Class A transformless high voltage signal path
Switchable phantom power per channel
Switchable phase reversal per channel
Optical compressors
Independant EQ circuitry
Input gain control per channel
-20dB pad per channel
Master volume control
Tailored use in the home project studio, the "Red Valve" TB202 is perfectly suited for use as front end mic inputs for your digital recorder or any other application requiring mic preamplification.
Features:
Hand tested tubes 12AX7 tube
Class A transformless high voltage signal path
Switchable phantom power per channel
Switchable phase reversal per channel
Optical compressors
Independant EQ circuitry
Input gain control per channel
-20dB pad per channel
Master volume control
Specs
Performance:
THD + Noise (un-weighted): 0.05%@0dB
Tube, Drive: 10%@30dB Tube Drive
Input Impedance:
XLR: 5k ohms 5k Ohms
1/4 in. High Z: 1Meg ohms
Output Impedance:
XLR Balanced: 51 ohms
1/4 in. TRS Unbalanced: 51 ohms
Panel Controls:
Gain: 0dB to +30dB, 20dB pad, Phase Reverse, + 48V Phantom Power
Metering: 8 Segmented LED: -25dBu to +18dBu
Power Supply:
Type: Linear Supply
Switchable: 110V / 220V
Input: 17 VAC / 1000mA
Physical:
Mounting: Steel
Front Panel: Steel
External power supply: 110v-240v
Size: 1U Rack
THD + Noise (un-weighted): 0.05%@0dB
Tube, Drive: 10%@30dB Tube Drive
Input Impedance:
XLR: 5k ohms 5k Ohms
1/4 in. High Z: 1Meg ohms
Output Impedance:
XLR Balanced: 51 ohms
1/4 in. TRS Unbalanced: 51 ohms
Panel Controls:
Gain: 0dB to +30dB, 20dB pad, Phase Reverse, + 48V Phantom Power
Metering: 8 Segmented LED: -25dBu to +18dBu
Power Supply:
Type: Linear Supply
Switchable: 110V / 220V
Input: 17 VAC / 1000mA
Physical:
Mounting: Steel
Front Panel: Steel
External power supply: 110v-240v
Size: 1U Rack
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(22 ratings)
Submitted October 27, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com
"$1,000 sound for a quarter of the price."
I would definitely replace it with another one exactly the same. My recordings havent been better. I own an A.R.T. MP studio and that is retired in the closet forever.
Sound
This product has an excellent smooth sounding compression. I tried it with the Behringer B-1 and it sounded exceptional for a budget microphone like that. The Slow Release setting is the best if you really want to make a certain instrument stand out.
Features
The Equalization is the best feature. I like being able to adjust and equalize my microphone like a mixer. The only thing that it doesn't have is de-essing but this preamp sounds so clear I don't really think it even needs de-essing. I was really impressed.
Quality
Nothing has broken on me yet. Everything looks built really well.Nice Maroon finish.
Value
Excellent value, this definitely rivals the Focusrite optical preamps and is $400 cheaper.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to contact them at all.
The Wow Factor
This will bring you the big sound you have been searching for in professional recordings. You Want It!!!
Musical Background:
Home Studio owner
Musical Style:
Metal
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