Avalon VT-737sp Tube Channel Strip

Preamplifiers

$5026

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SKUVT-737sp

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About this product

The Avalon VT-737sp is a high-end, professional-grade channel strip known for its exceptional sound quality and versatility. Combining a preamp, compressor, and equalizer in a single unit, it's a go-to choice for recording studios, favored for its warm, transparent preamp that adds richness and depth to vocals, instruments, and more. Its optical compressor offers smooth, musical dynamics control, while the 4-band EQ allows precise tonal shaping. Renowned for its sonic fidelity and used by many top producers and artists, the VT-737sp remains a staple in the audio industry for its reliability and exceptional performance.

Specifications

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Circuit topology: Four dual triode vacuum tubes (Sovtek 6922), high-voltage discrete Class A
Gain Range: Microphone: Transformer balanced 850/2500 ohm, 0dB to +58dB
Instrument: Unbalanced 1 meg ohm, 0dB to+30dB
Line: Balanced Class A 20k ohms, -27dB to 28dB
Maximum input level and connector types: Microphone: 26dB@25Hz, +30dB@1kHz balanced XLR
Instrument+30dB unbalanced front panel jack socket
Line +36dB balanced XLR
Maximum output level: +30dB balanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete Class A
Output type and gain: XLR connector, output trim gain -45dB to 20dB
Noise 20kHz unweighted: -92dB
Noise microphone EIN: -116dB, 22Hz to 22kHz unweighted
Distortion THD, IMD: 0.5%
Frequency response -/2.5dB: 10Hz to 120kHz input filter included
Frequency response -3dB: 1Hz to 200kHz line in-out
VU meter and gain reduction: High quality illuminated OVU =+4dB and gain reduction to -20dB
High cut filter: Variable 6dB per octave 30Hz to 140Hz
Compressor type: Optical passive attenuator incorporating twin vacuum tubes and stereo link
Threshold - Ratio: Threshold variable -30dB to +20dB, ratio-compression variable 1:1 to 20:1
Attack - Release: Attack variable 2mS to 200mS, release variable 100mS to 5 seconds
Equalizer type: Discrete Class A, variable active and switched passive design
Frequency bands (4): Treble - switched 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz, 32kHz, +/- 20dB range, shelf High mid - variable 200Hz to 2k8Hz and 2kHz to 28kHz, +/- 16dB range, hi-lo Q Low mid - variable 30Hz to 450Hz and 300Hz to 4k5Hz, +/- 16dB range, hi-lo Q Bass - switched 15Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz, 150Hz, +/- 24dB range, shelf
AC power: Internal toroidal 100v to 240v, 50-60Hz selectable, 75 watts maximum
Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 3.5 in (482 x 305 x 89mm)
Weight: 22lbs (10kg)
Dimensions-shipping carton: 21 x 18 x 8 in (533 x 457 x 203mm)
Weight-packed: 26lbs (11.8kg)