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D.W. Fearn VT-2 Dual Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier - Mic Preamp
Estimated price for orientation: 3 399 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: D.W. Fearn Model: VT-2 Number of Channels: 2 Features: Vacuum Tube Type: Microphone Preamp Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Not much needs to be said about this piece. It just doesn't get any better.This VT-2 is in excellent condition. It has been extremely reliable and sounds beautiful on everything you run through it. This was built by D.W. Fearn in 2002 before they farmed out their manufacturing to Hazelrigg Industries. It comes in the original box with the manual and all paperwork. I am the original owner and it's been in my professional studio control room it's entire life. There is minor scratching on the rear top and rear bottom from being racked. I'm only willing to part with it because I'm not doing as much recording any more (mostly mastering now) so it's going to waste here. Time for you to put this beast to good use!From D.W. fearn:
"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 VT-2 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.Design PhilosophyIn designing the VT-2, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness were permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and '60s, the VT-2 is built on a heavy-guage aluminum chassis, utilizing point-to-point wiring. Each vacuum tube is selected for minimum noise and microphonics, and maximum sonic clarity. The front panel switches control sealed, gold-contact precision relays for all audio switching, eliminating the possibility of dirty contacts degrading the sound and minimizing the internal audio path. Four class-A triode amplifier sections (in two tubes) in each channel comprise the entire active circuit. This surprisingly simple circuit, along with top-quality components and careful design optimization, results in the sonic superiority that the VT-2 has become known for.All over the globe, VT-2 preamps are in daily use in the world's best studios, as well as in home project studios, helping many top recording artists achieve the best possible sound."FEATURES ·· - all vacuum-tube design
· - clean and airy high end
· - fat low end
· - unsurpassed warmth, transparency, and musicality
· - Lo-Z input position for superior performance with transformerless mics
· - Phase (polarity) reverse switch
· +48 volt phantom power (completely disconnected when off)
· - custom-design Jensen input and output transformers for superb sonics
· - 20 dB input pad (switchable)
· - true VU meters (amplifier isolated)
· - all point-to-point 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 gold-contact, sealed precision relays
· - international operation on 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
· - CE certified, RoHS-compliant
· +4 dBm output
- conservatively rated precision components and rugged construction
for stability and long life
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | D.W. Fearn |
| Model: | VT-2 | Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Features: | Vacuum Tube | Type: | Microphone Preamp |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Not much needs to be said about this piece. It just doesn't get any better.This VT-2 is in excellent condition. It has been extremely reliable and sounds beautiful on everything you run through it. This was built by D.W. Fearn in 2002 before they farmed out their manufacturing to Hazelrigg Industries. It comes in the original box with the manual and all paperwork. I am the original owner and it's been in my professional studio control room it's entire life. There is minor scratching on the rear top and rear bottom from being racked. I'm only willing to part with it because I'm not doing as much recording any more (mostly mastering now) so it's going to waste here. Time for you to put this beast to good use!From D.W. fearn:
"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 VT-2 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.Design PhilosophyIn designing the VT-2, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness were permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and '60s, the VT-2 is built on a heavy-guage aluminum chassis, utilizing point-to-point wiring. Each vacuum tube is selected for minimum noise and microphonics, and maximum sonic clarity. The front panel switches control sealed, gold-contact precision relays for all audio switching, eliminating the possibility of dirty contacts degrading the sound and minimizing the internal audio path. Four class-A triode amplifier sections (in two tubes) in each channel comprise the entire active circuit. This surprisingly simple circuit, along with top-quality components and careful design optimization, results in the sonic superiority that the VT-2 has become known for.All over the globe, VT-2 preamps are in daily use in the world's best studios, as well as in home project studios, helping many top recording artists achieve the best possible sound."FEATURES ·· - all vacuum-tube design
· - clean and airy high end
· - fat low end
· - unsurpassed warmth, transparency, and musicality
· - Lo-Z input position for superior performance with transformerless mics
· - Phase (polarity) reverse switch
· +48 volt phantom power (completely disconnected when off)
· - custom-design Jensen input and output transformers for superb sonics
· - 20 dB input pad (switchable)
· - true VU meters (amplifier isolated)
· - all point-to-point 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 gold-contact, sealed precision relays
· - international operation on 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
· - CE certified, RoHS-compliant
· +4 dBm output
- conservatively rated precision components and rugged construction
for stability and long life
"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 VT-2 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.Design PhilosophyIn designing the VT-2, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness were permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and '60s, the VT-2 is built on a heavy-guage aluminum chassis, utilizing point-to-point wiring. Each vacuum tube is selected for minimum noise and microphonics, and maximum sonic clarity. The front panel switches control sealed, gold-contact precision relays for all audio switching, eliminating the possibility of dirty contacts degrading the sound and minimizing the internal audio path. Four class-A triode amplifier sections (in two tubes) in each channel comprise the entire active circuit. This surprisingly simple circuit, along with top-quality components and careful design optimization, results in the sonic superiority that the VT-2 has become known for.All over the globe, VT-2 preamps are in daily use in the world's best studios, as well as in home project studios, helping many top recording artists achieve the best possible sound."FEATURES ·· - all vacuum-tube design
· - clean and airy high end
· - fat low end
· - unsurpassed warmth, transparency, and musicality
· - Lo-Z input position for superior performance with transformerless mics
· - Phase (polarity) reverse switch
· +48 volt phantom power (completely disconnected when off)
· - custom-design Jensen input and output transformers for superb sonics
· - 20 dB input pad (switchable)
· - true VU meters (amplifier isolated)
· - all point-to-point 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 gold-contact, sealed precision relays
· - international operation on 100, 120, or 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz
· - CE certified, RoHS-compliant
· +4 dBm output
- conservatively rated precision components and rugged construction
for stability and long life