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Origin STT-1 "All-In-One" Recording System
Available in a choice of cosmetic finish options:
High Gloss Black (standard) or Platinum Crackle (option)
The Origin STT-1 is a single channel music recording system offering a selection of Millennia's core vacuum tube -or- solid state circuits, including mic preamps, line input with gain, opto-compressor/limiters, parametric equalizers, DI instrument input with gain, and opto-inductive de-essers.
Virtually every audio function is available with 100% Class A, all-discrete J-FET solid state topology or 100% Class A, all triode vacuum tube topology, each topology selectable with the touch of a button. The Origin also offers a choice of colorful transformer-coupled or transformerless audio paths, all switch selectable.
ORIGIN has been called the Mambo Combo* of all-in-one recording channels and could very quickly become among the only front-end analog paths you'll ever need. With 134 different product combinations in one 2U rack chassis, and the associated range of sonic possibilities, STT-1 is designed for the producer/engineer/musician who doesn't have large blocks of time to spend patching and repatching racks of analog front-end gear trying to achieve "that sound." Now, in one chassis, it's possible to easily and quickly patch Class-A vacuum tube equipment with Class A discrete solid state equipment, transformer-coupling and non-transformer coupling, various inputs and outputs; it's -all- here in one compact chassis. The STT-1 vastly expands the range of every artist's sonic palette at a price/performance level previously unknown in professional audio.
For example, select the transformerless M-2 vacuum tube mic preamp feeding the NSEQ discrete solid state parametric EQ. Or select the transformerless solid state line level input feeding the vacuum tube gain amplifier, routed into the vacuum tube TCL compressor and vacuum tube NSEQ parametric EQ. Or plug an electronic instrument (guitar, bass, etc..) into the vacuum tube DI input and feed this to the solid state gain amplifier, and compress it with the TCL solid state opto-compressor. Or use the acclaimed HV-3 solid state mic amplifier, the choice of top audio professionals worldwide, routed via transformer-coupling to both the direct mic preamp output and NSEQ solid state parametric EQ and solid state de-essing circuits.
2001 TEC Award Nomination
Studio Sound (UK) Reader's Choice
PAR "Reviewers Pick" Award
PAR Excellence Award
To select the tube mic preamp, tube line input gain stage, tube EQ, tube compressor/limiter, or tube de-esser, simply press the appropriate front panel switch(es). To use the solid-state mic preamp, s/s line input gain stage, s/s EQ, s/s compressor/limiter, or s/s de-esser, press the switch(es) again. Twin Topology! To use the input transformer, press the associated switch. For transformerless operation, press the switch again. All circuit topologies are designed to deliver a musical optimization of their inherent character. A special collection of vintage vacuum tubes (old Telefunkens & Mullards) are also available for greatly enhanced euphonic character.
Twin Topology products also sport new cosmetics. The ORIGIN offers unique illuminated push-button switches, hand-machined solid aluminum knobs, extruded and radiused 3/8" thick face plate which is processed in an artistic 'platinum-crackle' finish (optional) looking something like an aged spruce guitar top. There's even a stylish "TT" (Twin Topology) logo deeply engraved into every panel. A standard "laquer-look" gloss black cosmetic finish is also available at standard cost. * thanks to Robert Freidrich at Telarc International
Product Highlights
* TWIN MIC PREAMP PATHS — M-2b VACUUM TUBE & HV-3 SOLID STATE
* TWIN OPTO-COMPRESSOR PATHS — TCL VACUUM TUBE & DISCRETE SOLID STATE (& PASSIVE)
* TWIN PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER PATHS — NSEQ TUBE & DISCRETE SOLID STATE
* TWIN DE-ESSER PATHS — VACUUM TUBE & DISCRETE SOLID STATE (& PASSIVE)
* TWIN LINE LEVEL PATHS (XLR in) — TUBE & DISCRETE SOLID STATE GAIN
* TWIN INPUT COUPLING — WITH & WITHOUT "COLORFUL" AUDIO TRANSFORMER
* VACUUM TUBE INSTRUMENT "DI" INPUT (1/4“ high impedance) — ROUTE VIA TUBE & S/S GAIN
* EFFORTLESS, LIFELIKE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT ALL DYNAMIC LEVELS
* CONSTRUCTED FOR LIFE, COSMETICALLY APPEALING
* HIGH VOLTAGE, CLASS-A, DISCRETE MINIMALIST DESIGN
* GOLD CONNECTORS, SWITCHES, TUBE SOCKETS, AND RELAYS
* SILVER / TEFLON POWER WIRING, NEGLEX OXYGEN-FREE AUDIO WIRING
Product Specifications
NSEQ-2 Stereo Parametric Equalizer
"Q" RANGE
Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Fully Sweep Adjustable
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL + 32 dBu (balanced)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL (EQ FLAT) + 29 dBu
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL (EQ FULL BOOST) + 14 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0 / -3 dB sub 2 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE, +0 / -.15 dB sub 5 Hz to beyond 80 kHz
MAXIMUM EQ BOOST (21 step detented) +15 dB
MAXIMUM EQ CUT (21 step detented) -15 dB
EQ FREQUENCIES (four band) Identical to NSEQ
THD + NOISE, 20 Hz - 30 kHz, All bands switched in < .009%, typ < .003 % (VT or SS)
SLEW RATE, +27 dBu Out > 50 Volts per microsecond
HARDWIRE E.Q. BYPASS SWITCH? Yes
HARDWIRE BYPASS SWITCHING ON INDIVIDUAL EQ BANDS ? Yes
TWIN TOPOLOGY EQUALIZER
Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
Unless stated, all measurements are balanced into 100k ohm load on a calibrated Audio Precision System One.
HV-3B Stereo Microphone Preamplifier MINIMUM GAIN 9 dB
MAXIMUM GAIN 65 dB (up to 78 dB on rqst)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0 / -3 dB sub 1 Hz to 300 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE, STEREO DEVIATION < .04 dB
NOISE @ 60 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, Input Common -133 dB EIN
NOISE @ 60 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, 50 Ohm Source -130 dB EIN
NOISE @ 60 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, 150 Ohm Source -128 dB EIN
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE, 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz, +27 dBu Out < .0009%, Typ .0005% (5 PPM)
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (50 Hz & 7 kHz) 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out <.0009%
PHASE RESPONSE 35 dB Gain, 50 Hz - 20 kHz, +27 dBu Out < 2 degrees deviation
PHASE RESPONSE, STEREO DEVIATION 35 dB Gain, 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +27 dBu Out < 1/2 degree deviation
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz, 100 mV C.M. > 70 dB, Typ > 85 dB
SLEW RATE 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out > 25 Volts per microsecond
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL 9 dB Gain, 20 Hz - 40 kHz +23 dBu*
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL 9 - 65 dB Gain Range, 20 Hz - 40 kHz +32 dBu
STEREO (INTERCHANNEL) CROSSTALK 35 dB Gain, 1 kHz, +27 dBu Both Outputs Better than -120 dB (> 20 Bits)
INPUT IMPEDANCE @ 20 Hz 6,700 Ohms
INPUT IMPEDANCE @ 20 kHz 6,800 Ohms
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 24.3 ohms (x2)
B&K (DPA) MIC POWERING +130 VDC, max, direct (non-phantom) powered
PHANTOM POWERING +48 VDC, +/- 2 VDC
POWER CONSUMPTION, MAXIMUM 10 Watts
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DIMENSIONS 19" W x 12" D x 1.7" H
* Approximately equivalent to the output of a B&K 4012 microphone in a 145 dB SPL soundfield.
- Unless stated, all measurements are balanced into 100k ohm load on a calibrated Audio Precision System One.
M-2B Transformerless Stereo Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier
MINIMUM GAIN 14 dB
MAXIMUM GAIN 50 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0 / -3 dB 4 Hz to 130 kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE, STEREO DEVIATION < .10 dB
NOISE @ 50 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz, 150 Ohm Source -116 dB EIN
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE, 30 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 dBu Out < .02%
PHASE RESPONSE 35 dB Gain, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +26 dBu Out <10 degrees deviation
PHASE RESPONSE, STEREO DEVIATION 35 dB Gain, 20 Hz - 40 kHz, +27 dBu Out <1 degree deviation
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO 30 dB Gain, 1 kHz, 100 mV C.M. Better than 60 dB
SLEW RATE 30 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out >20 Volts per microsecond
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +20 dB Gain, 20 Hz - 40 kHz (no pad required) +20 dBu
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL 14 - 50 dB Gain Range, 20 Hz - 40 kHz, Min 10k Ohm Load > +35 dBu
STEREO (INTERCHANNEL) CROSSTALK
30 dB Gain, 1 kHz, +0 dBu Both Outputs Better than -70 dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE, Phantom Input 3,800 Ohms
INPUT IMPEDANCE, DPA (B&K) High Voltage Input 9,000 Ohms
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (transformerless vacuum tube) 120 ohms
B&K POWERING +130 VDC, max, direct (non-phantom) powered
PHANTOM POWERING +48 VDC, +/- 2 VDC
POWER CONSUMPTION, MAXIMUM 50 Watts
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100/120 - 200/240 VAC selectable, 50/60 Hz
DIMENSIONS 19" W x 12" D x 3.5" H
Unless stated, all measurements are balanced into 100k ohm load on a calibrated Audio Precision System One.
TCL-2 Stereo Compressor / Limiter
THRESHOLD RANGE Infinite to +20dBu, Continuously Adjustable
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL > + 32 dBu
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL + 30 dBu
OUTPUT GAIN CONTROL Continuously Adjustable
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0 / -3 dB sub 2 Hz to beyond 100 kHz
NOISE (20 Hz - 22 kHz) -87 dBu (SS), -82 dBu (VT)
ATTACK RANGE 2 mS to 100 mS, Continuously Adjustable
RELEASE RANGE 100 mS to 3.0 S, Continuously Adjustable
COMPRESSION RATIO RANGE minimum 1.4 : 1
maximum 30 : 1 Continuously Adjustable THD + NOISE, 20 Hz - 30 kHz
< .01%, typ .003 % (VT or SS)
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO, 10 Hz - 20 kHz, 100 mV C.M. > 50 dB, Typ > 75 dB
DYNAMICS BYPASS FOR EACH CHANNEL? Yes
METER GAIN REDUCTION or VU SELECTION? Yes
STEREO LINKING SWITCH? Yes
INPUT IMPEDANCE 25k Ohms
MINIMUM OUTPUT LOAD IMPEDANCE 300 Ohms (SS), 1k Ohms (VT)
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LOAD 600 Ohms (SS), 3k Ohms (VT)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE < 5 ohms (SS), < 300 ohms (VT)
TWIN TOPOLOGY AMPLIFIERS
Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
POWER CONSUMPTION, MAXIMUM 55 Watts
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100/120/200/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DIMENSIONS 19" W x 12.5" D x 3.5" H
WEIGHT 25 poundsv Unless stated, all measurements are balanced into 100k ohm load on a calibrated Audio Precision System One.
