Phoenix Audio Ascent One EQ

Phoenix Audio Ascent One EQ Preamp & Equalizer Overview:

< li >Premium microphone preamp with 4-band equalizer< li >transformerless, high-impedance input stage with very linear frequency response from low bass to air band
< li >servo-balanced DSOP-2 output stage with downstream transformer< li >classic british console sound interpreted in a modern way< li >input sensitivity and output level separately adjustable; saturation versatile adjustable< li >3 frequencies per EQ band: 40/80/130Hz; 200/400/800Hz; 1.6/3/6kHz; 10/15/25kHz< li >16dB cut/boost per band in 21 steps
< li >additional high pass filter @ 80Hz; -15dB pad switchable< li >high impedance DI input (10MOhm) for highest signal fidelity< li >internally wired with PTFE-sheathed, silver-plated cable
< li >on request also available in a stereo version

technical data:

< li >frequency response: 20 - 20.000Hz @ +/-0,5dB
< li >maximum input level: +26dBu
< li >maximum output level: +26dBu

Class A sound at the cutting edge of today

The Phoenix Audio Ascent One EQ is the fusion of the Phoenix Audio Gyrator 4-band equalizer and an improved version of the same manufacturer's innovative preamp topology. Compared to previous models, Phoenix Audio has especially revised the power supply and equipped it with a toroidal transformer. Following its own design philosophy, Phoenix Audio also combines in this preamplifier the modern demand for highest signal fidelity with the saturation possibilities of classic circuits: The microphone stage is designed servo-balanced (transformerless) and especially high-impedance (10kOhm), an excellent head room and low noise ensure a wide usable dynamic range. This way, the audio signal arrives at the output stage in a particularly authentic and natural way; the frequency response is dead straight, transients are completely preserved, clarity and depth are maintained.

Unlike most other modern designs, the Ascent One EQ also allows harmonic overdriving of the output stage thanks to a downstream output control. The innovative concept of a special balanced output amplifier and a proprietary transformer design allows a smooth, musical crossfade between clean and saturated. This means that even with the preamp in the Ascent One EQ, a wide range of sounds for a variety of genres and sources is covered. This design is typical for Phoenix Audio and is used in all devices of the manufacturer.

Features:

< li >Manufacturer: Phoenix Audio< li >Amplifier principle: Transistor< li >Number of channels: 1< li >Format: 9.5"< li >Max. Gain in db: 80< li >Phantom Power: 48V< li >Hi-Z Inputs: 1< li >Highpass filter: Yes< li >Input Impedance (Ohm): 10000< li >Additional functions: Pad, Phase reversal, EQ< li >Equivalent Noise (dB): -90< li >Transformer balanced: Output only< li >Transformer manufacturer: Custom< li >Power Adapter: Internal< li >Digital converter: No