Description
STT-1 Origin
Twin Topology Channel Strip
Over 130 Optimized Signal Topologies
- Twin Mic Preamps — M-2B vacuum tube or HV-3 discrete solid state
- Twin NSEQ-2 Mastering-Grade Parametric EQs — vacuum tube or discrete solid state
- Three Opto Compressor/Limiter Paths — TCL vacuum tube, discrete solid state, passive
- Twin Opto De-Esser Paths — vacuum tube or discrete solid state
- Vacuum tube or discrete solid state line level paths
- Input coupling with or without MIT-01 audio transformer
- 1/4” vacuum tube DI input — route via tube or solid state gain path
- Effortless, lifelike musical performance at all levels
- Musically rich vacuum tubes available
- Gold audio connectors, tube sockets, relays and switches
- 3/8“ thick radius extruded aluminum face plate
- Durable black laser-etched anodized finish
- Mil spec 16 gauge cold-rolled steel chassis
- Ultra-clean toroid power supply: internal sub-chassis
- Hand machined aluminum knobs, illuminated IT&T pushbuttons
- True audio VU meter for output level or dynamics gain reduction
- Lovingly hand-crafted in Northern California
- OPTIONALLY CAN BE MATCHED AT FACTORY FOR $800 PER PAIR
Specifications
Microphone Preamplifiers & General
- Twin Topology Mic Preamplifier Selection Switchable, Vacuum Tubes or Solid-State
- Twin Topology EQ & Compressor Switchable, Vacuum Tubes or Solid-State
- Twin Topology Input Coupling Switchable, Transformer or Transformerless
- Maximum Output Level (Balanced) + 32 dBu
- Frequency Response (+0 / -3 dB (S/S)) sub 5 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
- Equivalent Input Noise -131 dBu (SS, Common Source, Direct Out)
- THD + Noise (20 Hz - 22 kHz) (S/S) < .05 %, typ < .003 %
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (S/S) > 40 dB, Typ > 70 dB @ 60 Hz
- Input Impedance (Mic) 6,200 ohms
- Input Impedance (Line) 2,200 ohms (x2)
- Input Impedance (DI - Instrument) > 1 megohm
- Output Impedance (Balanced) 24.3 ohms (x2)
Parametric Equalizer
- Maximum EQ Boost/Cut Range (21 Step Detented) +/- 15 dB
- EQ Frequencies, Low Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 20, 34, 56, 100, 180, 270
- Low Mid Sweep: 20 Hz - 220 Hz or 200 Hz - 2.2 kHz.
- 10X Range switch selectable
- Hi Mid Sweep: 250 Hz - 2.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz - 25 kHz.
- 10X Range switch selectable
- High Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable) 4.8 k, 5.8 k, 8.0 k, 10 k, 16 k, 21 k
- Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Adjustable on middle ranges
- Q = 1.0 Fixed on low & high ranges
Optoelectronic Compressor/Limiter
- Threshold Range Infinite to +20 dBu
- Attack Range 2 ms to 100 ms
- Release Range 80 ms to 3.0 s
- Compression Ratio Range minimum 1.4 : 1, maximum 30 : 1
- De-Essing Frequency Switch OFF, 4.9 k, 6.8 k, 8.2 k, 10.7 k , 12.0 k
- Power Consumption 50 watts maximum
- Power Requirements Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions/Shipping Weight 19” W x 3.5” H x 15.5” D, 25 lbs.
