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Fearn equipment has always been extraordinarily quiet, research has shown that no fan is even quieter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our products, the VT-7 is designed to process high-quality audio and make it sound even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VT-7 is equally adept in tracking as well as a bus compressor. Even jazz and classical tracks can be sent through the VT-7 for some mild gain control without obvious effect other than a significant improvement in the overall sound of the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DW Fearn","offers":[{"title":"New | On Order","offer_id":46167941644571,"sku":"VT7","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9049\/3723\/files\/vt7.jpg?v=1692021469"},{"product_id":"dw-fearn-vt2-vt2dw","title":"DW Fearn VT-2 Dual Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VT-series microphone preamplifiers will change the way you think of audio quality. The transparency is astounding. Vocals sound smoother, warmer, more intimate, with a compelling presence. Any microphone and any sound will benefit from the improved clarity, definition, and lack of solid-state artifacts. The VT-2 recreates the sound of classic tube preamps of the 1960s. Modern components and computer-optimized circuitry, unavailable during the vacuum tube era, elevate this design to a new level of performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn designing the \u003cstrong\u003eVT-2 preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness was permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and ’60s, the VT-2 preamp is built on a heavy-gauge aluminum chassis, utilizing point-to-point wiring. Each vacuum tube is selected for minimum noise and microphonics, and maximum sonic clarity. The front panel switches control sealed, gold-contact precision relays for all audio switching, eliminating the possibility of dirty contacts degrading the sound and minimizing the internal audio path. Four class-A triode amplifier sections (in two tubes) in each channel comprise the entire active circuit. This surprisingly simple circuit, along with top-quality components and careful design optimization, results in the sonic superiority that the VT-2 preamp has become known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNew models of \u003cstrong\u003eVT-2 preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e feature an integrated, switchable 43 dB pad, enabling it to be patched into the Master Buss during mixdown and mastering to provide D.W. Fearn’s unique sonic signature to the final mix or mastering process. This replaces the need for the LP-1 Line pad, which was a separate box previously available from D.W. Fearn. The new design now makes the VT-2 a veritable triple threat, equally at home in recording, mixing, and mastering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DW Fearn","offers":[{"title":"New | On Order","offer_id":46167969267995,"sku":"VT2DW","price":6400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9049\/3723\/files\/vt2_1.jpg?v=1692021704"},{"product_id":"dw-fearn-vt-5-dual-channel-tube-equalizer-vt5","title":"DW Fearn VT-5 Dual-Channel Tube Equalizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis equalizer uses passive LC circuitry with class-A triode vacuum tube stages for the input and output. The tube circuitry is largely derived from the VT-1\/VT-2 mic preamp design, so the equalizer has much the same sonic character as the preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LC-style passive equalization circuitry is based on the classic designs that are still the best-sounding way to achieve high-quality tonal control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe input is line-level, transformer balanced-bridging. An active vacuum tube input section has adjustable gain to accommodate input signals as low as -10 dBm. The input transformer is made by Jensen. The output stage utilizes the same custom Jensen transformer used on the VT-1\/VT-2 mic preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll controls are stepped for precise repeatability and uniform matching between units. High-quality rotary switches are used with 1% metal-film resistors. All of the audio capacitors are polystyrene or polypropylene. The inductors are custom-made for us by Jensen Transformers Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equalizer is constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum, with a 3RU (5.25 inch), 1\/4-inch thick front panel, finished in D.W. Fearn red. It matches the VT-1\/VT-2 series of mic preamps in appearance and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew VT-5 units have been optimized to eliminate the need for an internal fan. While the fans in D.W. Fearn equipment has always been extraordinarily quiet, research has shown that no fan is even quieter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the VT-1\/VT-2 preamps, the Equalizer has been designed to provide an exceptional tool for audio professionals. The design frequencies and curves were determined by ear, after extensive listening to a variety of program material, both individual tracks and overall mixes. 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This feature is the secret weapon of many VLC users and allows them to breathe new life into tracks received from remote clients or simply add a bit of extra mojo to a mix as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoving beyond the input and gain sections, the VLC delivers powerful tone contouring in the form of a passive LC EQ.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe bottom is handled by variable Low Cut and Low Boost controls while the top end is managed similarly with High Boost and High Cut dials. Each of these four controls features a two way High\/Low Frequency Select switch for even more precise tone shaping. 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