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"