From Tegeler
The Tegeler Audio VariTube Recording Channel is a high-end tube channel strip designed to bring classic analog warmth and musical responsiveness to modern studio setups. It pairs a rich, low-noise tube mic preamp with smooth, harmonically rich tube compression and a versatile equalizer section, giving engineers expressive control over tone and dynamics. The gentle saturation and musical frequency shaping add depth, presence, and character to vocals, guitars, drums, and more. Intuitive controls and a cohesive signal path make it effortless to dial in a vibrant analog tone, whether used for tracking, mix enhancement, or subtle coloration within hybrid workflows.
General
Tube device (3 Triodes)
Class-A circuit
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1.5 dB
Stepped Potentiometers
Transformer balanced inputs and output
Internal power supply with toroidal transformer
- Height
- 132 mm (3U), width: 483 mm, depth: 250 mm
Microphone Preamp
Microphone preamp with transformer/48 V/ Phase
True 48 V phantom power
Phase switch
High-impedance instrument input(100 kOhm)
Character changeable from clean to fat
Equalizer
- Low-cut
- 80 - 160 Hz
- Low-mid boost
- 80-120-200-300-500-700-1000 Hz
- Mid-cut
- 200-300-500-700 Hz 1-1,5-2-3-4-5-7 kHz
- High boost
- 1,5-2-3-4-5-7-10-12-16-20-24 kHz
Compressor
Optical compressor
Vari-Tube compressor (vari-µ)
Soft-Knee
Program-adaptive attack and release timing
Free 3-Year Warranty
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Returns
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