HLABS CS169

1-Channel Channel Strip

• Microphone/instrument preamp with 3-band EQ
• Preamp: Inspired by the legendary Studer 169 mixing desk
• The input stage is an almost perfect replica of the original Studer design
• Input transformer: Neutrik NTM-4
• Output transformer: Carnhill VT24499
• Max gain: 67 dB
• Pad: -33 dB
• Output volume: 0 to -30dB
• +48 V phantom power
• Switchable polarity
• Discrete high-pass filter, 12 dB per octave (HPF)
• Variable from 20 Hz to 315 Hz
• Frequency response (1 kOhm load, ±1 dB): 6.2 Hz to 25 kHz
• Equivalent input noise (EIN): -125 dBu at maximum gain (microphone input)
• 3-band EQ: classic semi-parametric EQ based on the original circuitry of the Studer© 169 console
• High Shelf : ±15 dB @ 20 kHz
• ‘Presence’ filter: ±11 dB @ 150 to 7000 Hz (continuously variable) – Q ≈ 1.0
• Low Shelf : ±15 dB @ 20 Hz
• Transformerless inputs and outputs for a transparent sound
• Max. volume (input and output): +22 dBU
• Bypass switch
• Frequency response (1 kOhm load): ±0.5 dB from 5.4 Hz to 25 kHz
• SNR : >105 dB (0.2% THD)
• Integrated power supply unit
• 1x Line XLR input
• 1x Hi-Z instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
• 1x Line XLR output
• Format: 19" / 1U
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 260 x 44 mm
• Weight: 3.9 kg