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D.W. Fearn VT-1 Single-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
Single-channel vacuum tube microphone preamplifier
MFR# VT-1
Product Description
The VT-series microphone preamplifiers will change the way you think of audio quality. The transparency is astounding. Vocals sound smoother, warmer, more intimate, with a compelling presence. Any microphone and any sound will benefit from the improved clarity, definition, and lack of solid-state artifacts.
The D.W Fearn VT-1 recreates the sound of classic tube preamps of the 1960s. Modern components and computer-optimized circuitry, unavailable during the vacuum tube era, elevate this design to a new level of performance.
Features:
- All vacuum-tube design
- Clean and airy high end
- Fat low end
- Unsurpassed warmth, transparency, and musicality
- LoZ input position for superior performance with transformerless mics
- Phase (polarity) reverse switch
- +48 volt phantom power (completely disconnected when off)
- Customdesign Jensen input and output transformers for superb sonics
- 20 dB input pad (switchable)
- True VU meters (amplifier isolated)
- All pointtopoint audio wiring
- High performance, fully regulated power supplies with exceptional reserve
- Gold input and output XLR connectors
- Polypropylene and polystyrene coupling capacitors
- All audio switching through goldcontact, sealed precision relays
- International operation on 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- CE certified, RoHScompliant
- +4 dBm output conservatively rated precision components and rugged construction for stability and long life
- Line level processing with the LP1 Line Padaccessory; single-channel version DW Fearn VT1 also available; direct recording of electric instruments with the; DW Fearn VT3 Vacuum Tube DI or PDB Passive Direct Box
Product Specifications
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Tube or Solid State | Tube |
| Channels | Single-Channel |
| Chassis | 19-inch Rack-mount |
| Rack Spaces | 3U |
| Direct Input | No |
| Digital I/O | No |
Related Blog Posts
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Buyer's Guide: Microphone Preamps
03.15.2019Read MoreA crucial link in the audio chain is the microphone preamplifier, aka the mic preamp or mic pre. The output level of a microphone is very low and requires amplification to bring it up to line level. That’s what a mic pre does. But a mic preamp can’t drive a pair of speakers; that’s the job of the main amplifier. A key part of the job for a mic pre is to keep input noise to a minimum and to amplify without distortion.
Being the first amplification stage of the microphone signal, the mic preamp is essential to getting a good sound. Choose a poor one and you’ll be working harder to overcome its limitations. Choose a good one and processing your sound will get a lot easier. But what are the differences between average preamps and better ones? Let’s look at some of them. Continue reading → -
Behind The Gear: D.W. Fearn
12.03.2020Read More
Based in Pennsylvania, D.W. Fearn has garnered a reputation over the years for being one of the finest purveyors of tube recording equipment. Known for essentials like the VT-1 and VT-5, D.W. Fearn gear can be found in control rooms all over the world and is easily recognizable by the brand's iconic red finish.
The company was originally started in 1993 by owner and namesake Doug Fearn. Doug spent the better part of a few decades making his own gear before enlisting brothers Geoff and George Hazelrigg of Hazelrigg Industries to help in the manufacturing and marketing of his equipment. Continue reading →
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