Capture the purest, most detailed recordings with the legendary D.W. Fearn VT-1 Single Channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier, straight from the world-renowned OC Recording Company. Hand-built in the USA by Doug Fearn himself, this is widely regarded as one of the finest tube preamps ever made—the reference standard for pristine, musical tube amplification.

CONDITION & DETAILS:

Purchased a year or so ago and barely used—still like new in Mint condition. Ready to deliver decades of flawless performance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Type: Single-channel all-tube microphone preamplifier

• Tubes: 2x 12AT7, 1x 6072A/12AY7

• Gain Range: 28dB to 64dB in 12 steps

• Input Impedance: 300 ohms or 1200 ohms (selectable)

• Output Impedance: 60 ohms balanced

• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100kHz (+0/-1dB)

• THD: <0.1% at +4 dBu

• Signal to Noise: Better than -85dB (ref +4 dBu)

• Maximum Output: +30 dBu

• Phantom Power: +48V switchable

• Polarity: Phase reverse switch

• Pad: -20dB switchable

• Metering: VU meter for output level

• Output: Transformer-balanced XLR

• Power: External power supply

• Construction: Hand-built in USA

• Dimensions: 2U rackmount

FEATURES:

• Pure Class-A all-tube design throughout

• Hand-selected premium tubes for optimal performance

• Jensen input transformer for exceptional clarity

• Custom Sowter output transformer

• No capacitors in the signal path

• Point-to-point wiring for ultimate reliability

• Each unit individually tested and calibrated by Doug Fearn

• Designed for vocals, acoustic instruments, and any source requiring the highest fidelity

The VT-1 sets the standard for transparent, musical tube preamplification. Used in legendary studios worldwide. Purchase with confidence from a Reverb Preferred Seller!