Tube-Tech HLT 2AM

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Tube-Tech HLT 2AM

Tube-Tech

HLT 2AM

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 409595
Model: HLT 2AM
Price: $5,168.90

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This HLT 2AM is a serious piece of mastering kit. Tube-Tech's done a fantastic job delivering a clean, precise EQ with that signature tube warmth, and the tap switches are a game-changer for repeatability. It's ideal for mastering engineers or producers who demand absolute accuracy and a touch of analog magic in their workflow.

Product Description

  • Tube-Tech HLT 2AM
  • Tube-Tech HLT 2AM
  • Mastering version of the stereo equalizer
  • Clean stereo matching and reproducibility thanks to tap switches instead of potentiometers
  • Reduced boost / cut to +/- 7 dB for more precise settings of the shelving filter
  • High-Shelf and Low-Shelf Gain with 23-stage rotary switches
  • Low and high-cut filters with 6 switching stages each
  • All other potentiometers in rasterized version
  • Extremely low tolerances

*Features:*

  • Mastering version of the 2-channel / stereo EQ
  • Active high and low-shelf EQ via high-gain tube amplifier
  • Low-shelving: 18
  • 800 Hz with +/- 7 dB gain
  • High-shelving: 1
  • 000 Hz with +/- 7 dB gain
  • T filter (EQ rocker) with selectable center frequency (between 0.5 - 2 kHz)
  • T-filter lowering by max. 7.5 dB
  • increase by max. 4 dB
  • Variable highpass with 5 frequencies and bypass: 18
  • 85 Hz
  • Variable low-pass with 5 frequencies and bypass: 12
  • 000 Hz
  • Frequency response (-3dB): 5 - 55
  • 000 Hz
  • Noise ratio (Rg = 200?): 22 22
  • 000 Hz <85 dBU
  • THD + n @ 40 Hz: 10 dBU <0.10%
  • Headroom (1% THD + n)> +27 dBU
  • Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
  • Dimensions: 19 "/ 2U with 165 mm depth
  • Weight: 4.3 kg
PROS
  • • Tap switches ensure incredibly precise stereo matching and recall.
  • • Tube-Tech’s signature warmth and musicality are exceptionally refined here.
  • • Rasterized potentiometers offer repeatable settings for consistent mastering.
  • • The reduced +/-7dB shelving boost/cut allows for subtle, surgical EQ adjustments.
CONS
  • • The fixed frequency shelving bands limit versatility for some applications.
  • • The size and weight make it a commitment for smaller studios.
  • • The price point places it firmly in the high-end mastering gear category.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Stereo Parametric Equalizer
Bands 12 (6 low, 6 high shelving + T-filter)
Channels 2
Connections XLR, TRS
Metering LED Ladder Meter
Weight 26 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tap switches eliminate potentiometer drift and inconsistencies, ensuring identical recall across multiple sessions – critical for mastering.
It encourages a more nuanced approach to EQ, avoiding drastic changes and preserving the natural dynamics of the audio.
It's incredibly versatile; it can subtly smooth out harsh frequencies or add a unique tonal character, depending on the application.

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