Preamplifier
Input Level: Input attenuator or variable pad for mic, line, and DI
Mic/Line: Switches between microphone and line/DI input
High Pass Filter Switch: 120 Hz
Mic Preamp Selectable Gain: 40 to 60 dB
Line Amp Selectable Gain: 20 to 40 dB
48 Volt Phantom: 48v power for microphones requiring phantom power
Phase reverse switch
Direct In: 1/4″ direct Injection (DI) input for instruments
Compressor
ELOP compressor (Electro-Optical Limiter)
3.1 ratio
Continuously variable attack, release and, threshold control knobs
Silent bypass switch
EQ
Low Shelf Baxandall EQ: 80 Hz ±12 dB
High Shelf Baxandall EQ: 12 kHz ±12 dB
Sweepable Midrange Bell EQ: Switchable 100 Hz to 1 kHz or 1 to 10 kHz ±10 dB
Limiter
FET “brickwall” limiter
High ratio
Fast attack
Continuously variable threshold and release control knobs
Peak limit LED indicator
Output Range: -10 to +4 dB
VU Meter
Large illuminated analog display
3-way Toggle Switch: O/P 1, O/P 2, and GR
O/P 1: Direct output of preamp and compressor
O/P 2: Main output
GR: Compressor gain reduction
Additional Features
Auto Mute Warm-up Delay: 30 seconds
Hand-wound Manley iron input transformer
Silent conductive plastic input attenuator
Class A circuit topology
Triode vacuum tubes on 300V B+ power supply
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