The Volume 8 is a fully analog, 8-channel, active stereo volume controller and a puristic surround preamplifier.
- High end volume potentiometer and illuminated mute switch; the potentiometer controls signals directly (without VCA or DAC circuitry)
- The mute switch allows for very fast reaction times in cases where loud speakers or ears should be protected (for example, with computer crashes)
- In contrast to digital volume controls which reduce the bit resolution at lower listening levels thus there is no degradation in sound with an analog volume control
- In contrast to passive volume controls which alter the phase and frequency response there is no alteration in sound with an active volume control
- Users of analog summing without monitoring facilities can cost effectively improve their systems
- High quality balancing stages with extremely good common mode rejection minimize interferences and disturbances in the signal paths
- Balanced DB25 input and output connectors (Tascam-Standard)
- A high quality power supply with toroidal transformer
- Massive, 45 mm diameter aluminum knobs ensure consistent, refined handling
- The elegant, compact housing allows for flexible desktop positioning near or under a computer monitor.
- Made in Germany
Specifications:
Analog inputs & outputs; DB25 (TASCAM standard, balanced)
Maximum input & output gain: 21 dBu
Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Output impedance: 100 Ω
Frequency range (-3 dB): 10 Hz – 100 kHz
THD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 15 dBu): -100 dBu
Noise (A-weighted): -102 dBu
Crosstalk (1 kHz): 80 dB
Common mode rejection (1 kHz): 60 dB
Dynamic range: 123 dB
Internal Linear Power Supply with Toroidal Transformer
Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 15 V
Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: +12 V
Mains Power Supply
Mains voltage (selectable): 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
Fuse for 230 V: T 250 mA
Fuse for 115 V: T 500 mA
Power consumption: max. 15 W
Dimensions & Weight
W x H x D: 215 x 91 x 220 mm / 8.46 x 3.58 x 8.66 inch
Unit weight: 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs