Product Category: Mic Preamps

Mindprint DTC Tube Mic Preamp/EQ/Compressor

Today the secret of "expensive" sound no longer lies in tape machines or costly mixing consoles. The key to unlocking the secret of sophisticated sound and getting top-notch tone in the can is translating all the intricacies of signals into the digital world. And that, in a nutshell, is what the new MindPrint® DTC™ does.

Even in conventional high-end studios equipped with consoles priced at 100,000 euros and more, for years it has been common practice to record critical signals using special and painfully pricey microphone preamps. What’s so special about these boutique preamps? They sport input transformers that are able to translate every sonic subtly captured by premium microphones. Both of the DTC™’s channels feature highest quality microphone input stages boasting specially designed transformers, developed in a joint effort with the renowned manufacturer Haufe. With this partner and his profound experience in the field, we were for the first time able to create a transformer model with extraordinarily high impedance. In marked contrast to standard microphone inputs, it doesn’t dampen impedance peaks that occur primarily at HF levels. What does that do for you? It gives you open, airy signals with extended dynamic range and an audio experience you won’t soon forget. From very basic dynamic handhelds to large membrane condenser models, every microphone sounds twice as expensive courtesy of the DTC™.

REVIEW:

Impressive! - Sound On Sound Magazine
"A well-designed dual-channel preamp with high-quality mic, line, and instrument inputs, thoroughly comprehensive EQ, and a competent compressor/limiter. An optional digital interface allows direct interfacing with digital workstations for recording or mastering."

- microphone input with HAUFE transformer, 48 Volt phantom power
- instrument input
- line input
- phase reverse switch
- adjustable Lo Cut and Hi Cut EQ
- fully parametric 4 band EQ, parallel filter design
- balanced insert, switchable
- TCL: TubeCompressor/Limiter with AdaptiveResponse
- full dynamic control with optocoupler and tube
- integrated LowCut-Sidechain-Filter, switchable
- balanced line out XLR and jack
- select from a range of optional 24 Bit digital interfaces

MORE INFO:

Click here to visit the Mindprint website