The Mindprint DTC Dual-Tube Channel Mic Preamp gives you 2 channels of boutique-quality microphone preamplification. The input transformers, designed in conjunction with renowned manufacturer Haute, provide high impedance that won't dampen high-frequency peaks. The resulting extended dynamic range yields crystalline audio quality that must be heard to be believed. Every kind of microphone will sound far better with the Mindprint DTC.<BR><BR>An advanced 4-band parametric EQ processes in parallel, which means selectable frequencies are handled by each band concurrently for highest quality. Compressor/limiter uses tubes and optocouplers to deliver the ultimate in fresh, crisp sound. Special Adaptive Response circuit tracks signal amplitude and envelope, adjusting attack and release times immediately as necessary.<BR><BR><strong>The importance of good input</strong> Even in conventional high-end studios equipped with consoles for years it has been common practice to record critical signals using special microphone preamps. What's so special about these boutique preamps? They sport input transformers that are able to translate every sonic subtly captured by premium microphones. Both of the DTC's channels feature highest quality microphone input stages boasting specially designed transformers, developed in a joint effort with the renowned manufacturer Haufe. With this partner and his profound experience in the field a transformer model was created with extraordinarily high impedance. In marked contrast to standard microphone inputs, it doesn't dampen impedance peaks that occur primarily at HF levels. What does that do for you? It gives you open, airy signals with extended dynamic range and an audio experience you won't soon forget. From very basic dynamic handhelds to large membrane condenser models, every microphone sounds twice as expensive courtesy of the DTC.<BR><BR><strong>Detailed Sound Sculpting from the Start</strong><br> Processing sound early on makes good musical sense, particularly in light of the modern production conditions that a project studio affords you. Case in point: Shaping frequencies before you print tracks not only facilitates mixing later down the line, it also provides an inspirational monitor signal with the power to motivate an artist to deliver a more compelling performance. To that end, a sophisticated outboard EQ is the state-of-the-art solution. Unlike standard tone controls—in which the entire frequency spectrum is piped through all filter levels (a serial EQ)—with this EQ, only those frequencies you actually want to process pass through the given filter. The DTC exploits the tonal benefits of parallel EQing in its fully parametric 4-band EQ—an EQ so musical that it never degrades the signal even when tweaked radically. For instance, though the DTC lets you dial in massive top-end boost, the HF range always remains silky, smooth and natural, never growing harsh, brittle or cutting.<BR><BR><strong>Dead-
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