MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER SYSTEM
Features Specs Ordering User Guide

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

The following are typical and apply for 70dB gain, rms, 20Hz – 20kHz, RS = 150 ohms, RL = 100k ohms, balanced, symmetrical, TA = 25°C, AUX out option, and all outputs driven, unless otherwise noted.


Preamplifier
Channels 1
Input differential
     Impedance, balanced

2M ohms nom || 100pF

          Unbalanced 1M ohms nom || 180pF
          Phantom 13.6k ohms
Maximum level           See DR graph
Equivalent input noise           See DR graph
Common-mode rejection ratio > 110dB
Frequency response ±0.04dB
Bandwidth 3Hz – 200kHz
Gain range 7.5 – 70dB
     Step 2.5dB
          Accuracy ±0.1dB
          Tracking 0.1dB
     Control range 12.5 – 70dB
          Positions 24
AUX input non-differential
     Impedance, balanced 2M ohms nom || 60pF
          Unbalanced 1M ohms nom || 120pF
     Maximum level +30dBu
     Equivalent input noise 111dBu
     Frequency response ±0.00dB
     Bandwidth 1Hz – > 300kHz 
     Gain 0dB
Output, AUX output  
     Impedance, common-mode 6 ohms
     Max level (RL= 600 ohms) +30dBm
     Offset ±0.5mVdc
Peak indicator level  +24dBu
     Hold time 100ms
Phantom supply +48Vdc, 14mA
Power supply  
     Mains options (50 – 60Hz) 100, 120, 240Vac
          Operating range ±15%
     Power consumption 19VA
     Leakage current (60Hz) 20uA
     Dimensions 1U, 19in rackmount
  10in (254mm) D FMS
     Weight 8.8lb (4.0kg)
Dynamic Range

The maximum input level is limited only by the maximum output level of +30dBm at or less than 0.1%THD, as the output stage clips before the input stage at all gain settings.


Signal Path with AUX Input and Output Options

Outboard Gain Control
Channels, GC62      2
     GC64 4
Control range 12.5 – 70dB
     Positions 24
Control signal* 4Vdc, 78uA
Peak indicator level      +24dBu
     Hold time 100ms
Dimensions 1U, 19in rackmount
  3in (75mm) D FMS
Weight, GC62 2.0lb (0.9kg)
     GC64 2.3lb (1.0kg)
*The control link from preamp to gain control is a dc control signal (no audio) via mic cable, 2 channels per cable, XLR male to female, with all 3 pins straight-wired. The signal is mic snake compatible and noise tolerant.

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