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Trident Audio

Trident Audio A-Range Dual Channel

Name: Trident Audio A-Range Dual Channel
Brand: Trident Audio
SKU: H89417000000000
Price: 3999.99 USD
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Two channels of rock history.

There are some recording consoles who by virtue first of their unique sound and secondly because of the historic recordings that were made on them, have developed an iconic, indeed very nearly sacredShow More

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A-Range Dual Channel Specifications:

Input Impedance:

Microphone: 600 ohm transformer balanced
Line: 10k ohm transformer balanced
Output Impedance: <100 ohm transformer balanced

Gain:

Microphone: 0dB to +60dB
Line: -10dB to +10dB

Noise:

Microphone: <-126dBu ref 150 ohm (20Hz-20kHz)
Line: <-85dBu (EQ In, 20Hz-20kHz)

Maximum Levels:

Mic Input: +24dBu at all frequencies
Line Input: +24dBu at all frequencies

Distortion:

Mic Input: <0.05% T.H.D. (-50dBu input, +4dBu output)
Line Input: <0.05% T.H.D. (+4dBu input, +4dBu output)
Frequency Response:
Mic Input: ±1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Line Input: ±1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Nominal Operating Level: +4dBu
Peak LED Threshold: +15dBu

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Trident Audio A-Range Dual Channel

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