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TC01 Single Channel Tube Preamp

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Overview

An affordable channel strip with hand-tested tube preamp and opto compressor.

The single-channel SM Pro Audio TC01 Class A tube preamplifier offers selectable phantom power, switchable phase reversal, adjustable -20dB PAD, and an adjustable in-line optical compressor. It has a hand-tested 12AX7 tube TC-series and input gain control all protected by a sturdy metal housing.

(The TC02 is 2-channel version of the TC01: see #620998)

Features

  • Hand tested 12AX7 Tube
  • Saturation: 10% @ 30dB
  • CLASS A transformerless high-voltage signal path
  • Switchable phantom power
  • Switchable phase reversal
  • Level display: Volume meter -20 dBu to +3 dBu
  • Adjustable optical compressor
  • 110V - 220V external power pack
  • Input gain control
  • Switchable -20dB Pad
  • Housing: Metal
Specs

TC01 Single Channel Tube Preamp Specifications:

Audio Inputs
  • Mic input connector: XLR balanced
  • Impedance: 3k Ohms
  • Mic input gain: 10dB to 60dB
  • Phase reversal: switchable
  • Phantom power: + 48V, switchable
  • Instrument input con.: 1/4" jack unbalanced
  • Instrument input gain: 0dB to 45dB
Audio Outputs
  • Connectors: XLR & 1/4" jack
  • Type: Balanced & Unbalanced
Amplitube Frequency Response
  • Line in: 6Hz to 20Hz within 1dB
  • Mic in: 8Hz to 20Hz within 2.5dB
Compressor
  • Photoresistive servo operated
  • Ratio: 5:1
  • Attack: 1ms - 100ms
  • Release 0.1s - 3s
Filter
  • Shelving filter at 80Hz
  • Slope: 16dB
Meter
  • VU meter: -20dBu ±3dBu
Performance
  • THD (Unweighted): 0.05%
  • Signal to noise: > 90dB
  • Power supply rejection: > 98dB
Power Supply
  • Transformer External
  • Input 17v AC
  • Size: 9.5"
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