Aphex Channel Master Preamplifier and Input Processor
Aphex Channel Overview
The Aphex Channel is a fully featured, single-channel microphone preamp and channel strip that offers high-quality sound and a wide variety of signal processing. The 1U unit is a re-imagined version of the company’s 230 preamp, and is designed for professional studio, stage, and broadcast applications. It sports an array of I/O including XLR mic and 1/4″ instrument inputs; XLR and 1/4″ outputs; AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLink digital outputs; and Wordclock in and out. Balanced 1/4″ insert send-and-return jacks allow for patching in external processors.
The preamp is Aphex’s patented Reflected Plate Amplifier (RPA) type, designed to provide ultra-wide bandwidth and maximum gain and headroom. It features a transformerless design, and contains a second-stage 12AT7/ECC81 Dual Triode tube.
Product Highlights
• Designed for Studio, Stage & Broadcast
• Ultra-Wide Bandwidth RPA Tube Preamp
• Built-In Aural Exciter
• Big Bottom Bass Enhancer
• Patented Wave Dependent Compressor
