MODEL 9762 OVERVIEW
The Model 9762 Dual Combo is designed to emulate vintage 1970's
era large frame consoles (i.e. Neve™ 1073/1272 Series)
yet provide a more open and detailed sound by combining modern
components with superior construction. We set out to take this
design to the next level right from the very start and leveraged
decades of component and transformer design improvements in
the process. Every detail was considered and pored over during
development of this unit - the 9762 is NOT just another knock
off unit! As a result, the 9762 provides less "darkness"
but retains the giant Class-A transformer driven sound the vintage
units are known for. Listen to the 9762 and hear why the details
really do make a difference!
The 9762 uses a super high quality input transformer, manufactured
by Lars Lundahl of Sweden, with excellent sonic properties that
is considered by many to be one of the world’s finest
input transformers. The preamp gain blocks and structure have
been specifically optimized to match the input transformer characteristics
as closely as possible. These refinements give the 9762 classic
super fat sounds with the benefit of increased high-end openness
and clarity.
STANDARD FEATURES |
 Dual
gain block Neve style structure with up to 75db overall
gain.
Fully
balanced transformer I/O's (+27dbu max output).
Low
noise internal power supply fully mu-metal shielded.
Selectable
High/Low-Z input impedance and output termination.
Independent
regulation and fuse protection per channel.
High
reliability gold contact relays used for all signal routing.
Super
Hi-Z FET instrument DI input (switch selectable).
All
discrete components in the signal path - no SMD parts.
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The standard unit contains two channels of high gain amplification
capable of providing up to 75 dB of gain. All XLR input and
output connectors are transformer balanced and isolated. Unbalanced
line output connectors and direct input (DI) instrument connectors
are also provided. Standard features include +48V Phantom power,
polarity (phase) reverse, DI source select, microphone impedance
select and output termination select switching. All transformers
are fully enclosed by mu-metal shields for maximum isolation,
reduced magnetic interference, and reduced sensitivity to external
fields.
The enclosure and faceplate are made of heavy gauge laser cut
steel for extra strength and maximum shielding. Miniature sealed
gold contact relays are used for all audio switching functions
and increased reliability. A high impedance FET buffer stage
is used in the instrument direct input (DI) stage. The FET input
buffer stage serves as a high impedance conversion stage designed
to prevent loading of instrument pickups. The DI switch allows
manual selection of the DI or microphone input source and also
serves as a mute switch when only one input is in use.
The internal power supply uses a custom low-noise audio grade
toroid supply transformer specifically designed for our unit.
This supply transformer is fully enclosed by a mu-metal shield
with additional shielding provided by the all steel enclosure
supply area. Superior shielding results in minimal hum and magnetic
interference around sensitive audio transformers. The 9762 goes
the extra mile where others choose to simply ignore or overlook
shielding requirements.
The 9762 may be configured for either 115V or 230V (50/60 Hz)
operation via the rear panel power entry module. Each preamplifier
circuit board contains onboard regulation, filtering and a thermal
fuse. Each channel operates completely independently of the
other channel. All printed circuit boards are full ground plane
type designs for improved stability and shielding.
And finally, the 9762 is backed with a full 5-Year limited
warranty that guarantees our units to be free of material and
workmanship defects for a period of five years!
INDUSTRY REVIEWS
The 9762 has been reviewed by Mix,
EQ and TapeOp
magazines. Read the reviews
online for additional information and see what the leading
pro audio magazines had to say about the 9762.
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