The Studio Channel’s Class A preamplifier starts with a high-output 12AX7 tube that operates on voltages double that of other preamplifiers in its class. The result is lots of headroom and big tone. Gain and Tube Drive controls enable a wide range of sounds, from transparent and clear to edgy and overdriven. A -20 dB pad, 80 Hz highpass filter, and polarity reverse let you tweak your signals to sit properly in the mix.
The three-band equalizer in the Studio Channel is a precision tool, with the ability to carve out unwanted frequencies as well as tailor your tone to enhance your sound. The EQ can be pre-or post-compressor, and you can bypass each stage independently. Custom-designed amplifiers deliver sweet-sounding gain and cut for smooth highs; deep, solid lows; and clear midrange. The midrange band is fully parametric, with variable Q, while the high- and low-frequency bands are semi-parametric, with Frequency and Gain controls but fixed Q, and can be either shelving or peak bands.
In the lunchroom at PreSonus’® Baton Rouge headquarters, it’s an article of faith that Cajun spices taste great with almost everything. The Studio Channel is equally versatile, delivering great sound for virtually any type of recording or live music. And with a separate XLR mic, balanced ¼-inch line, unbalanced ¼-inch instrument inputs and balanced XLR and ¼-inch outputs, you can connect it to almost any recording interface, amp, or P.A. This really is an Anywhere Channel! Hear it for yourself at your favourite PreSonus dealer.
Key Features:
1 channel with Class A 12AX7 vacuum-tube mic/instrument preamplifier
Gain control with +10 dB to +54 dB gain range
Tube Drive control
48V phantom power switch
80 Hz high-pass filter
-20 dB pad
Polarity-reverse switch
Fully Variable VCA compressor
Attack, Release, Ratio, Threshold, and (makeup) Gain
Auto Attack/Release switch
Soft/Hard Knee switch
Bypass switch
3-band parametric equalizer
Gain, Frequency, and Q controls (mid-band)
Gain and Frequency controls (low and high bands)
Shelving/peak switches (low and high bands)
Switchable pre-/post-compressor
Bypass switch
Master level control
Backlit VU meter
Gain Reduction to Meter switch (selects gain reduction or output gain)