TCS-II Channel Strip
Channel Strip
From API:
TCS-II is a complete input module with mic pre, dynamics processing, precision EQ and output level control. With extensive signal metering, multiple balanced insert points and an output mute switch, TCS-II contains the best features of a large console input channel in a single rack space.
It’s the perfect choice for anyone looking for that high-performance API console sound.
The result of thoughtful engineering, TCS-II includes everything needed to record an audio signal. It all starts with the famed 512c Mic Preamplifier, which includes the benefit of additional Mic, Line or Instrument input switching. Next is the 527A multi-mode Compressor with fully adjustable Threshold, Attack, Release, and Ratio controls on detented pots. The patented THRUST® circuit in the 527A gives your track the “in-your-face” punch that has made this circuit an award winner. Also included in TCS-II is probably the most recognized and revered API EQ of all time, the 550A three-band Equalizer with its switchable frequencies and 12dB of boost or cut.
Specs
- Rear connectors
- XLR MIC Input, Balanced 1/4″ TRS LINE Input
- Front connector
- HI-Z 1/4″ Unbalanced Instrument Input (INST)
- Preamp gain range
- MIC: 14dB min. 68dB max., INST: 14dB min. 50dB max.
- Preamp maximum input levels
- MIC: +17dBu, LINE: +36dBu, INST: +17dBu
- Preamp input impedance
- MIC: 1500 Ohms, LINE: 120K Ohms, INST: 120K Ohms
- Preamp clipping level
- +30dBu
- Preamp LED peak indication
- +22dBu
- Preamp frequency response
- +0.3dB, -0.1dB, 30Hz to 20kHz
- Preamp signal to noise ratio
- MIC:-116dB; INST:-102dB
- Compressor attack times
- 1 millisecond to 25 milliseconds (typical)
- Compressor release times
- 0.1 seconds to 3 seconds (typical)
- Compressor compression ratios
- 1:1 to ∞:1
- Compressor threshold control range
- +10dBu to -20dBu
- Compressor frequency response
- +/- 0.1dB 20Hz to 20kHz
- Compressor signal to noise
- -114dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, no compression
- Compressor metering
- 10-segment red LED: Gain Reduction scale; -1dB to -24dB
- Equalizer insertion loss
- None (bridging)
- Equalizer frequency response (no equalization)
- ±0.2dB 20Hz to 20kHz
- Equalizer signal to noise
- -111dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, no equalization
- Line-driver output fader control gain
- -∞ to +10dB
- Line-driver clipping level
- +30dBu
- Channel output
- +4dBu, Balanced, Low-impedance, Male XLR
- Output impedance
- Less than 75 Ohms, Transformer Balanced
- Output metering
- 10-segment LED: dBu scale; -11dBu to +22dBu, Switchable between 512C Preamp and 325 Line-Driver outputs
- Nominal mains power consumption
- 16 watts
- Fusing
- 500mA Slow Blow
- Mounting
- Standard EIA rack ears
- Cabling depth from mounting surface
- 13.5”
- Weight
- 10lb 10oz
- Size
- 19″ x 11.5″ x 1.7″, L x W x H
- Shipping weight
- 14lb 9oz
- Shipping size
- 23.25″ x 16″ x 6.5″, L x W x H
Source: API TCS-II Channel Strip product page