FEATURES (cont'd)

Signal path

• Minimalist signal path is optimized by extensive support circuitry
   
• Balanced, high-impedance main input, thru 1/4" and XLR connectors hardwired in parallel, accepts mic, line or DI sources, plus plug-in input loads
   
• Auxiliary input and output options exploit the benefits of the output stage for use as a second output, line buffer or insert loop
   
• Two megohm input impedance reduces current-related losses, load distortion and roll-off
   
• Discrete FET, balanced, symmetrical topology from input to output
   
• Precision biasing adjusts each FET for optimal performance, maintains it under varying conditions, and has shown over decades not to drift
   
• Extremely high input-output Z ratio for other applications including phono preamp and headphone amp

• Standby mute function enabled during power-up sequence, low line and phantom on/off
   
• Standby mode for each channel reduces power consumption
   
• Status indicator shows operational status of gain control, output stage, standby mute and standby mode
   
• Shielded internal primary supply with low leakage current and extremely low noise
   
• Local, discrete voltage regulation for each channel

• No steel – rugged, anodized aluminum enclosure and stainless steel fastening hardware
   
• Removable rack kit and optional outriggers for freestanding applications
   
• Gold-plated contacts and active retention in all internal connectors
   
• Fully enclosed, gold-plated contacts in panel switches and relays
   
• Low-profile buttons and solid aluminum knobs with two set screws on 6mm metal shafts – no toggle switch bats, plastic knobs or terminal strips to break
   
• Protected panel graphics are printed on the back of clear panel overlays

BENEFITS

• No color, resulting in extremely high resolution and tonal purity
   
• Combines wide dynamic range with wide bandwidth and both over the entire gain range, not just a sweet spot
   
• High-compliance input/output – high performance with a wide variety of input sources and output loads
   
• Robust design and build

• Overload-proof main input clips after the output and without pads
   
• Direct-coupled output with load compensation for low distortion output into any load
   
• Separate gain control is optional for Models 61 and 62, and is required for the Model 62R
   
• Remote control eliminates cable losses and interference by locating the preamplifier near the microphone or instrument
   
• Low noise, high gain (and short mic cables with remote) for optimal performance with ribbon microphones