The Tube-Tech MEC1A Comprehensive Valve Channel Strip. High-end secret weapon, single channel unit, featuring Mic Preamp, equalizer and compressor.
The Tube-Tech MEC1A recording channel is single channel unit, featuring Mic Preamp, equalizer and compressor. The shelving and the bell filters are designed around a tube operational amplifier. The unit 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.
The main features of the Tube-Tech MEC1A include:
High-end secret weapon, single channel unit, featuring Mic Preamp, equalizer and compressor
Highly versatile, great smooth sound for all Vocals, Bass via the useful instrument in works wonders too
Mic pre +20 dB to +70 dB Gain
Phantom Power (+48 V)
Mic pre has Phase Reverse
Mic pre has-20 dB pad
Mic pre has lowcut filter
High-impedance DI-input (greater than 1 Mohm) for direct connection of guitar, bass or keyboard
Three band EQ
6 Low shelving frequency choices
6 High shelving frequency choices
EQ has Bell type Mid section with 12 switchable frequencies
Variable Q
EQ has separate in/out switch
Compressor is Optical gain reduction element design
Compressor is linkable for stereo applications
Compressor has Variable Attack and Release parameters
Compressor Ratio 1,5:1 to 10:1
Compressor has separate in/out switch
MEC1A Master Output Gain (off to +10 dB)
Clickless swap relay between Equalizer and Compressor
VU-Meter showing output or compression
Frequency response @ - 3dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHz
Low Noise: Less than - 85 dBu @ 10 dB gain
Gold-plated switches
Conductive plastic potentiometers
Fully regulated power supply with toroidal transformer