EVEREST C3 pure tube console
Solid Tube Audio pure tube console EVEREST C3
- Inline console with separate monitor and channel path (100 mm Penny & Giles motor fader in channel path, 60 mm Penny & Giles fader in monitor path) completely in tube technologywithout use of any semiconductors in the audio paths
- An intelligent safety system monitors all functions, current supplies and temperatures withinthe console and the power packs. Subranges are switched off in the event of an error, e.g. a clogged filter. In this case only individual channels are switched off, and the console itself is still fully operational.
- Channel width 40 mm
- 32 balanced routing, completely in tube technology
- 8 aux send - pre/post, on/off switchable, completely in tube technology
- Fivefold full parametric equalizer with high pass filter each channel, "Real bandwidth adjustment", boost/attenuate 20dB, completely in tube technology
- Dynamic section each channel with compressor/limiter and noisegate/expander, completely in tube technology
- 48 pieces TAB V76/80 microphonepreamp, "The legend lives"
- D.I. box switchable on each channel
- Microprocessor control (programmable on customer request) for all logic functions (status, solo functions, etc.)
- Motor fader automation (on request/different types)
- 3 stereo audio subgroups (A,B,C) with fivefold full parametric stereo equalizer and high pass filter, "Real bandwidth adjustment", boost/attenuate 20dB, completely in tube technology
- Main Bus (MIX) with fivefold full parametric stereo equalizer and high pass filter, "Real bandwidth adjustment", completely in tube technology
- Integrated 10,4" TFT Display in center-section to control computer automation or different sources (video, analyzer, internet etc.)
EVEREST C3 Channel Strip
The combination of surface-mounted device (SMD) technique and discrete technology was indispensable.
The channel strip of the Solid Tube Audio "C3" was one of the most complex tasks with the development of the console.
26 tubes (double triodes/52 tubestages), had to be accommodated per channel strip with a max. width of only 40 mm. This required the use of modern Sandwich architecture.
A very quiet, intelligent cooling system, simulated and optimized on the computer , was integrated.
Thus it became possible to achieve an average temperature of only 38° C (100° F) within the console. This way it was possible to increase the reliability of the whole console above all standards.
Temperature sensors monitor thereby various positions within the console and the power packs.
A safety system monitors this and switches e.g. in case of a clogged filter the appropriate channel strip off until the next service.
More Technical Details
- 2 x external source selector for studio and monitor, each 22 sources, 2 in tube technology
- 4 x stereo echo returns with pan und level, completely in tube technology
- 8 x aux master with two band shelve equalizer (passive)
- Status rec/status mix via microprocessor switchable functions on each channel
- Master input flip
- Master fader flip
- Tape machine control interface
- Switch unit to 3 different control room speaker (main/mini/alt), mono, dim, cut and separate level pots
- Intelligent talkback and intercom system for communication/play in between controlroom and recording room (or each musicians)
- comfortable Headphone system, especially made for the console, with 8 different sources (via fader)
- Integrated oscillator, 6 frequencies, level calibration, level adjustment
- Switchcraft TT patchbay 27 x 48 lines and 576 tie lines
- Modular construction of the console
- Modular construction of the channels and center section, i.e. easy maintenance
- Bearing surface for Nearfeald speaker
- 2 x designation strips, small/large fader
- Power supply, up to 22 meters away from consol
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