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DW Fearn VT-12 Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier  From DW Fearn

High Performance Tube Microphone Preamp

DW Fearn

Manufacturer's Description from DW Fearn

The D.W. Fearn VT-12 Vacuum tube 70dB microphone Preamplifier is designed to accommodate the low output level of ribbon and dynamic microphones. it can also be used with condenser microphones. (Our VT-1 and VT-2 Vacuum tube microphone Preamplifiers are optimized for condensers.)

The VT-12 is very similar to our VT-2, but with higher gain (the VT-2 has 53dB of gain). We use the same custom Jensen transformers and the same sonic philosophy as the VT-2. So the trademark sound is there -- definitely in the D.W. Fearn family of products.

To make the VT-12 more versatile, we include provision for phantom powering condenser microphones (and ribbon mics that require phantom power). But since many engineers are concerned about possible damage to ribbon mics if phantom power is accidently applied, we have a rear panel switch that disables all possibility of applying phantom power. The front panel “+48” switches are inoperative in this mode, and a dual red/green indicator displays the status (green for disabled phantom power, off when phantom power is available but not turned on, and red when phantom power is turned on.)

DW Fearn

About Manufacturer

D.W. Fearn manufactures professional vacuum tube audio equipment. Our microphone preamplifiers and equalizers are in daily use around the globe, in personal studios as well as in the world's top recording studios.

Specifications

Specifications
(Preliminary)

Frequency Response: +0.25dB 20Hz-20kHz (-3dB at 0.5Hz and 60kHz)

THD+Noise: <0.3% 20Hz-20kHz

Noise: <-72dBu, unweighted

Input Load Impedance: 1500 ohm

Maximum Input Level for 1% THD at 20Hz: -25dBu (-5dBu with pad)

Maximum Gain: 70dB

Input: Transformer balanced

Output: Transformer balanced

Maximum Output Level: +22dBu into 20k ohm bridging load

Dimensions: 19W x 5.25H x 10D (inches)
(48 x 13 x 25 cm)

Weight: 18 lbs (8.2kg)

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs (11kg)

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