D.W. Fearn VT-2 PRE
MPN #VT-2
The D.W. Fearn VT-2 is A Dual Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier.
The VT-series microphone preamplifiers will change the way you think of audio quality. The transparency is astounding. Vocals sound smoother, warmer, more intimate, with a compelling presence. Any microphone and any sound will benefit from the improved clarity, definition, and lack of solid-state artifacts.
The D.W. Fearn VT-2 recreates the sound of classic tube preamps of the 1960s. Modern components and computer-optimized circuitry, unavailable during the vacuum tube era, elevate this design to a new level of performance.
Design Philosophy
In designing the VT-2, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness were permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and '60s, the VT-2 is built on a heavy-guage aluminum chassis, utilizing point-to-point wiring. Each vacuum tube is selected for minimum noise and microphonics, and maximum sonic clarity. The front panel switches control sealed, gold-contact precision relays for all audio switching, eliminating the possibility of dirty contacts degrading the sound and minimizing the internal audio path. Four class-A triode amplifier sections (in two tubes) in each channel comprise the entire active circuit. This surprisingly simple circuit, along with top-quality components and careful design optimization, results in the sonic superiority that the VT-2 has become known for.
All over the globe, VT-2 preamps are in daily use in the world's best studios, as well as in home project studios, helping many top recording artists achieve the best possible sound.
Caractéristiques
all vacuum-tube designclean and airy high endfat low endunsurpassed warmth, transparency, and musicalityLo-Z input position for superior performance with transformerless micsPhase (polarity) reverse switch+48 volt phantom power (completely disconnected when off)custom-design Jensen input and output transformers for superb sonics20 dB input pad (switchable)true VU meters (amplifier isolated)all point-to-point audio wiringhigh-performance, fully-regulated power supplies with exceptional reservegold input and output XLR connectorspolypropylene and polystyrene coupling capacitorsall audio switching through gold-contact, sealed precision relaysinternational operation on 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 HzCE certified, RoHS-compliant+4 dBm output- Conservatively rated precision components and rugged construction for stability and long life
line-level processing with the LP-1 Line Padaccessory- Single-channel version D.W. Fearn VT-1 also available
- direct recording of electric instruments with the D.W. Fearn VT-3 Vacuum Tube DI or PDB Passive Direct Box
Spécifications
Input 150 ohmsInput Load Impedance 1.5k ohmsMinimum Input Level -65 dBm nominalMaximum Input Level @ 20 cps -30 dBm without pad, -5 dBm with 20 dB padGain 53 dBFrequency Response +/-0.25 dB 20 cps to 20 kc; -3 dB @ 0.5 cps and 55 kcTHD+Noise less than 0.25% 20 cps to 20 kcIntermodulation Distortion SMPTE less than 0.02%Signal to Noise Ratio 74 dB minimumEquivalent Input Noise -124 dBm maximumOutput low-Z, transformer-balancedMaximum Output Level +22 dBm, 20k ohm loadPower Requirements 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 HzDimensions 19" (48.26cm) W, 5.25" (13.34cm) H, 14" (35.56cm) DWeight 18 lbs (8.16kg)
NOTE: Frequency is specified in cycles per second (cps) or kilocycles per second (kc). These units correspond to Hz and kHz respectively. Measurements made with -50 dBm input and 50 dB gain in a 22 cps to 22 kc bandwidth. Specifications and price subject to change without notice.
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5.0
Daryl
Woodstock NB
31 décembre 2017
The WOW Factor
Well what do I or can I say about the VT-2. The sound is like 3-D sound. It is big it has depth and it has air. I remembered the first time I used it and had to look up at my speakers because I could not believe my ears that the sound I was hearing was coming out of my speakers.
Lire plusThese are a must have in my opinion. I measure all other mic pre's against this.. Many fail..
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