Tube-Tech MEC 1A
MPN #MEC 1A
All-tube mono recording channel with microphone preamplifier equalizer and compressor
The MEC1A is an all-tube mono recording channel, combining the classic TUBE-TECH designs:
MP1A mic preamp, EQ 1A active EQ and CL2A compressor in one powerful, 2U recording package.
The MEC1A delivers true TUBE-TECH sound: Full and warm, yet open and transparent.
MEC1A is a compact and cost-effective solution if you need a superior front end that will deliver top quality recordings, no matter what source you are working with.
The TUBE-TECH MEC 1A Recording Channel is a one channel recording unit, featuring a microphone preamplifier equalizer and compressor. At the heart of the shelving and bell filters you will find a tube operational amplifier.
The MEC 1A is all tube based except for the power supply. Input and Output have fully floating transformers. All DC voltages are stabilized, except the anode voltage for the output stage.
Features
Microphone preamplifier:
Gain: +20 to +70 dB (DI:10-60 dB)Input impedance: > 1.2 k?+48V phantom power, phase reverse, -20 dB pad, low cutDI input impedance > 1 M?
Equalizer:
Active, tube based equalizerThree bands6 low shelving frequencies6 high shelving frequenciesBell-type Mid with 12 selectable frequencies & variable Q
Opto Compressor:
Low distortion optical gain reduction elementRatio: 1.5:1 to 10:1Variable attack and releaseVU meter shows output or compressionLinkable for stereo applications
Specifications
Freq. response @-3 dB: 5 Hz " 60 kHz
Low noise: < -85 dBU @ 10 dB gain
CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
Output gain: Off to +10 dB
Clickless swap relay (EQ <-> comp)
Separate in/out switch per section
Conductive plastic potentiometers
Gold plated switches
Fully regulated power supply with torodial transformer
All-tube design (except PSU & sidechain circuit)
In- and output are transformer balanced and fully floating
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