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TL Audio 5051 Single Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamp, Compressor, 4 Band EQ and Noise Gate
- Price: $999.00
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The 5051 from TL Audio is a single channel voice and instrument processor with microphone, line and instrument inputs, a compressor, a four band equalizer and a noise gate. Housed in a 2U rack chassis, the single illuminated VU meter monitors the input level, output level or the compressor gain reduction.
Part of the Ivory 2 Series, the unit is a hybrid valve signal processor, which utilize low noise solid state electronics in conjunction with classic valve circuitry to produce an audio processing unit that offers a high quality signal path with a unique tube audio character.
Inputs
- Microphone and line inputs are provided on electronically balanced XLR connectors and the line input is duplicated on an unbalanced 1/4" TS phone connector.
- A solid state, electronically balanced input amplifier is used to achieve very low noise, low distortion and wide bandwidth performance. An ECC83/12AX7A triode valve stage, run from a stabilized 150v DC supply, is used as a second stage voltage amplifier to obtain the classic vacuum tube sound and gradual overdrive characteristics.
- Phantom power and a 30dB pad are provided on the microphone preamp stage along with a switchable 90Hz high pass filter.
- A front panel instrument input is provided, thus allowing guitars, basses and keyboards to feed directly into the unit, removing the need for a separate DI box.
Output
- Balanced and unbalanced line outputs are provided on XLR and 1/4" TS phone connectors that can be used simultaneously.
Metering
- A single illuminated VU meter monitors the input level, output level or the compressor gain reduction.
Compressor
- Offers variable control of threshold and ratio, with switchable attack and release times and a choice of soft or hard knee compression modes.
- A "Hold" facility reduces LF distortion, and a side chain insert point is provided for frequency conscious compression.
- An independent gain make-up control is provided, to retain the subjective loudness of a compressed signal, plus an overall master output level control.
- The output control has a nominal 0dB of gain at its centre, with up to 15dB of further gain available to achieve the high level required for some digital recorders.
Equalizer
- Four band valve EQ with a triode valve stage in each filter
- Up to 12dB of cut or boost and a choice of four pre-selected frequencies on each band.
- An "EQ PRE" switch places the EQ ahead of the compressor in the signal path.
Gate
- Simple but effective noise gate with variable threshold to remove unwanted background noise.
| Number of Channels | Single |
| Inputs |
1 x XLR Microphone 1 x XLR Line 1 x 1/4" TS phone Line 1 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument (front panel) 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert |
| Outputs | 1 x XLR |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to 40KHz, +0, -1dB |
| Noise |
Mic EIN: -127dBu with 150 Ω source, 22Hz to 22kHz and maximum gain Line: -80dBu, 22Hz to 22KHzt @ 0dBu |
| Preamp | |
|---|---|
| Gain Range | +16dB to +60dB |
| Maximum Output | +26dBu |
| Input Impedance | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Phantom Power | +48V at 10mA maximum |
| Compressor | |
|---|---|
| Threshold Range | -20dBu to +20dBu |
| Ratio | 1:1.5 to 1:30 |
| Attack Time | 0.5 mS to 40 mS (4-position switch) |
| Release Time | 40 mS to 4 seconds (4-position switch) |
| Slope | Hard / Soft Knee switch |
| Sidechain | Yes |
| Equalizer | |
|---|---|
| Filter Type |
High and Low Bands - Shelving Mid-Hi and Mid-Lo - Peaking |
| Frequency Bands |
LF Band: 60Hz to 500Hz LM Band: 250Hz to 2.2kHz HM Band: 1.5kHz to 5kHz HF Band: 2.2kHz to 12kHz |
| Bandwidth | Q = 0.5 |
| Range (Boost/Cut) | +/-12dB |
| Light Indication | |
| Threshold Range | Not applicable |
| Ratio | Not applicable |
| Attack Time | Not applicable |
| De-Esser | |
|---|---|
| Threshold Range | Not applicable |
| Frequency Range | Not applicable |
| Gate | |
|---|---|
| Gate Threshold | -60dBu to -10dBu |
| Gate Rate | Fixed |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19" x 7 7/8" x 3 1/2" |
| Weight | 13.25 lbs |
| Specialties | Drive LED has progressive intensity to indicate valve drive |
Cables
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- Original: $15.99
- Save: $1.60
- Price: $14.39
Expansion Cards
- Price: $459.00
This item is backordered by the manufacturer.
Racks
- Price: $84.99
Cases & Protection
- Price: $129.99
Rack Accessories
- Price: $4.50
What's in the Box
- AC Power Cable
- One (1) Year Warranty
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