SM Pro Audio TC01 Single Microphone Preamp with Optic Compressor
SM Pro Audio TC01 Single Microphone Preamp with Optic Compressor
The TC01 from SM Pro Audio is a single-channel, Class- A tube preamp that also functions as a DI box for instruments. The signal path features an 80Hz low-cut filter, selectable phantom power, phase reverse, a switchable 20dB pad, and an in-line optical compressor with adjustable attack and release.
The compact half-rack unit is housed in metal chassis and sports a VU-meter for displaying output levels. Peak level LEDs provide additional information on the status of the signal.
- Multi-purpose preamplifier channel strip and DI box
- High quality microphone and instrument preamp
- Class-A transformerless high voltage signal path
- Hand tested 12AX7 tube
- Phantom power
- Switchable phase reversal
- Optical compressor with adjustable attack and release
- Input gain control
- 20dB pad
- Low-cut 80Hz filter
- VU meter
- Master volume control
SM Pro Audio TC01 Specs
- Number of Channels
- Single
- Multi Function
- DI
- Opto compressor
- Inputs
- 1 x XLR (rear)
- 1 x 1/4″ TS phone Instrument (front)
- 1 x 1/4″ TS phone Line (rear)
- Input Impedance
- Mic: 5kΩ
- Instrument: 1MΩ
- Output
- 1 x XLR (rear)
- 1 x 1/4″ TS phone Line (rear)
- Output Impedance
- 51Ω
- Gain Range
- Microphone: +10dB to +60dB
- Instrument: 0dB to +45dB
- Phantom Power
- 48V switchable
- Compressor
- Ratio: 5:1
- Attack: 1.0mS to 100mS
- Release: 0.1S to 3S
- Frequency Response
- Mic: 6Hz to 20kHz, +/-1.0dB
- Line: 8Hz to 20kHz, +/-2.5dB
- THD + N
- 0.05%, unweighted
- Distortion
- Tube saturation 10% at 30dB
- Noise
- SNR: >90dB
- Power Requirements
- 17V via external power supply (included)
- Dimensions
- 9.5″ half rack
- Weight
- Not specified by manufacturer
- Specialties
- 80Hz shelving filter with 16dB/octave slope
Packaging Info
- Package Weight
- 4.6 lbs.
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 14.3 x 9 x 3.3″
