All items tagged with transformers (42)

United Studio Technologies Introduces UT FET47 Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone

November 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

United Studio Technologies Introduces UT FET47 Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone

A faithful reproduction of a legendary classic studio microphone workhorse. This is how United Studio Technologies describes its first product, the UT FET47. Aimed at both professional and project-level recording, as well as the broadcast and voiceover market, the UT FET47 is hand-built in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and features a custom output transformer designed by Cinemag and a Heiserman HZ-series ‘K47’ German-style capsule.

A Transformer-Coupled Balanced Output for Solid-State Preamps

July 10, 2019 by Gary Galo

A Transformer-Coupled Balanced Output for Solid-State Preamps

Longtime audioXpress contributor Gary Galo writes about a transformer-coupled balanced output circuit for solid-state preamps, usable with line-level signals. Exploring the differences between balanced interfaces and unbalanced interfaces - and finding things that we really want to be aware of, he then explains why he selected Jensen transformers for his own project. This article was originally published in AudioXpress, February 2019.

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audioXpress July 2018 is Now Online and You Don't Want to Miss This One!

June 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress July 2018 is Now Online and You Don't Want to Miss This One!

audioXpress July 2018 is one of those editions that we are certain our readers will read, revisit, and keep for reference again and again. Start with the Editor's notes about the search for a sound reference standard, read our review of Sonarworks Studio Monitor and Headphone Calibration Solution, Reference 4, and learn more about microphone choices. Next up, we interview the new owners of Creative Sound Solutions, a DIY-oriented company, and we follow up with the AXPONA 2018 show report. Gerhard Haas concludes his series on audio transformers for tube amplifiers, and Andy Lewis continues his fascinating exploration of Back EMF.

Steinberg Unveils Two Premium Audio Interfaces with Rupert Neve Designs Transformers

April 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg Unveils Two Premium Audio Interfaces with Rupert Neve Designs Transformers

Just before Musikmesse 2018 opened its doors in Frankfurt (April 11-14), Steinberg revealed the new UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 audio recording interfaces, the result of a collaboration between Steinberg and Rupert Neve Designs. By factoring in the engineering expertise at Yamaha, these two new USB audio interfaces deliver very high quality results on any type of production, combining a durable chassis with top quality components, including transformers by Rupert Neve Designs.

Deane Jensen Designed 990 Discrete Op-Amp Inducted to The NAMM Hall of Fame

April 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Deane Jensen Designed 990 Discrete Op-Amp Inducted to The NAMM Hall of Fame

At the 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (TEC Awards), eight products and technologies inspired by a series of global sound pioneers found their place in audio history when they were inducted into NAMM’s prestigious TECnology Hall of Fame. The NAMM Museum of Making Music hosted a special Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor the Deane Jensen designed 990 Discrete Op-Amp that redefined the op amp market in 1979.

Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp

March 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp

Jensen mic input transformers from Jensen Transformers Inc. were specified for the newly released ART Trans X two channel solid state preamp by Ontario, Canada based Applied Research and Technology (ART), a division of Yorkville Sound. The release of the new ART Trans X, signals the company's third-generation discrete preamp which provides clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency.

Audio-Technica Expands Acclaimed 50 Series with New AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

April 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Expands Acclaimed 50 Series with New AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica introduced its new AT5047 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, the most recent addition to A-T’s premium 50 Series, which also includes the AT5040 vocal microphone and AT5045 instrument mic. The AT5047 is a premier studio microphone that features the same capsule as the AT5040 but with a transformer-coupled output and optimized electronics. It is equally at home capturing instruments and vocals.

Focusrite Introduces Clarett OctoPre Featuring Eight “Air”-Enabled Microphone Preamps Plus 192kHz A-D/D-A

October 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Introduces Clarett OctoPre Featuring Eight “Air”-Enabled Microphone Preamps Plus 192kHz A-D/D-A

Focusrite has announced the launch of a new eight-channel microphone preamp and A-D/D-A converter, the Clarett OctoPre, designed to allow the rapid addition of eight mic/line inputs and line outputs to the company’s successful Clarett Thunderbolt range of audio interfaces, or other interfaces that include ADAT optical I/O. The eight specially-designed Clarett mic preamps include a switchable analogue ‘Air’ effect that imparts the sonic signature of the classic Focusrite ISA mic pre.

The Return of the Legendary Dynaco ST70 Tube Amplifier

May 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

The Return of the Legendary Dynaco ST70 Tube Amplifier

At the 2016 High End show in Munich, and as advertised, visitors could experience the relaunch of the Dynaco ST70 Series 3, stereo tube amplifier, together with the prototype of a new integrated Dynaco ST-1 amplifier. The return of the Hafler and Dynaco brands was signaled in Munich with the return of what is, without question, the most successful tube amplifier of all time. And the new advanced design was sounding great already.

Radial’s mPress and Exo-Pod Press Audio Distribution System is Now Shipping

May 10, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Radial’s mPress and Exo-Pod Press Audio Distribution System is Now Shipping

Radial Engineering confirms the mPress and Exo-Pod press distribution system in now shipping. This is a radically new press audio distribution system that offers nearly unlimited expansion without signal degradation or noise, while keeping the whole system in the analogue domain. The mPress works in concert with a host of transformer-isolated Exo-Pods floor boxes and is able to distribute the signal to 112 users or more.

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