Tegeler VTRC Recording Channel

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Tegeler VTRC Recording Channel

Tegeler

VTRC Recording Channel

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 273478
Brand: Tegeler
Model: VTRC Recording Channel
Price: $1,538.90

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The Tegeler VTRC is a seriously cool piece of kit – a complete recording channel in a single box. It’s perfect for engineers and producers chasing a vintage, character-rich sound without the complexity of a full console. The tube preamp and Vari μ compression really glue things together beautifully.

Product Description

  • Tegeler VTRC Recording Channel
  • Recording Channel
  • Tube device (4 triodes)
  • Class-A circuit
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz +/- 1.5 dB
  • Microphone preamp: Microphone input with transformer / 48V / phase
  • True 48V phantom power
  • Phase switch
  • High-impedance instrument input (100 kOhm)
  • Character changeable from clean to fat
  • Equalizer: Low-cut filter: 80-160 Hz
  • Lower-mid boost: 200-300-500-700-1000 Hz
  • Mid-cut: 200-300-500-700 Hz 1-1
  • 5-2-3-4-5-7-9 kHz
  • High boost: 1
  • 5-2-3-4-5-7-10-12-16-20-24 kHz
  • Compressor: Opto compressor
  • Vari tube compressor (based on the Vari μ principle)
  • Soft-Knee characteristics
  • Program-adaptive attack and release timing
  • Balanced input and output
  • Internal power supply with high-quality toroidal transformer
  • Height (H / W / D): 132 (3U) x 483 x 250 mm
PROS
  • • Transformer-based preamp imparts a pleasing warmth and subtle saturation
  • • Vari μ compressor delivers smooth, musical dynamic control
  • • Flexible EQ offers precise tonal shaping across a wide frequency spectrum
  • • Robust Class-A circuit ensures low noise and headroom for demanding applications
CONS
  • • The 3U height may pose rack space limitations for some studios
  • • EQ band choices are somewhat limited compared to more expansive consoles
  • • The 'fat' character setting can be overly aggressive for certain sources

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Key Features

Type Tube Recording Channel
Channels 1
Controls Low-cut filter, Lower-mid boost, Mid-cut, High boost, Compressor threshold, ratio, attack, release
Connections Balanced XLR input/output, High-impedance instrument input
Metering LED metering for input and output levels
Weight Approximately 12.5 kg / 27.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTRC aims to capture a similar warmth and harmonic richness, but the 1073's distinct preamplifier flavor is more aggressive and immediate.
It's incredibly versatile; it excels on vocals for smoothing dynamics, but also shines on guitars, drums, and bass for adding punch and cohesion.
The EQ section is fully defeatable, allowing you to use the VTRC solely as a preamp and compressor – offering maximum flexibility.

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