HAZELRIGG INDUSTRIES VLC Preamp/EQ/DI — Preamp / DI
Hazelrigg Industries VLC Preamp/EQ/DI is an all-tube microphone preamp, DI and line-level EQ processor based on D.W. Fearn VT-series preamp and power-supply design.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | All-tube microphone preamp, DI and line-level EQ processor |
|---|---|
| Rack format | 2U 19-inch rackmount based on 3.5 in height |
| Origin | Handcrafted in the USA |
| Design basis | Uses D.W. Fearn VT-series preamp and power-supply design |
Signal Path and I/O
| Signal path | All-tube signal path |
|---|---|
| Transformers | Transformer-coupled input and output |
| Inputs | Front microphone/instrument input, rear redundant microphone input and rear balanced line input |
| Input selector | Front-panel selector for low cut, mic, line or instrument |
Controls and EQ
| Phantom power | Locking +48 V safety switch |
|---|---|
| Pad | -20 dB pad |
| Polarity | Polarity reversal switch |
| Eq | Passive 4-way LC equalizer with custom-wound inductor |
| Eq controls | Low Cut, Low Boost, High Cut and High Boost, each with two-way frequency selector; EQ bypass switch |
Performance
| Gain | Minimum 55 dB |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 1.5 kOhm; input load impedance 150 ohms |
| Instrument input impedance | 1 MOhm |
| Thd noise | <0.32% from 20 cps to 20 kc |
| Snr | 72 dB |
| Max output level | +22 dBm unterminated |
| Power | 120 or 220 V AC; standard IEC connection |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Hazelrigg Industries VLC Preamp/EQ/DI is an all-tube microphone preamp, DI and line-level EQ processor based on D.W. Fearn VT-series preamp and power-supply design. The manufacturer lists an all-tube signal path, transformer-coupled input and output, front-panel microphone/instrument input, rear redundant microphone input, rear balanced line input selectable from the front panel, polarity reversal, EQ bypass, locking +48 V phantom power, -20 dB pad and a passive 4-way LC equalizer using a custom-wound inductor. The EQ provides low cut, low boost, high cut and high boost controls with two-way frequency selectors for each band. Perfect Circuit adds dimensions of 19 x 3.5 x 14 in / 482.6 x 133.4 x 228.6 mm, 12.5 lb / 5.66 kg weight, 1.5 kOhm input, 150 ohm input load impedance, 1 MOhm instrument input impedance, minimum 55 dB gain, THD+N below 0.32% from 20 cps to 20 kc, 72 dB SNR, +22 dBm unterminated maximum output and 120/220 V AC power. .