EAW Microwedge, Audix OM7, Ultimate XLR Cable Tester, Pro Audio: Joemeek OneQ Studio Channel Strip Mono EQ / Compressor / Mic Preamp

Joe Meek oneQ Master Studio Channel Pre-amp w/ Free JM37-DP Mic!

The Joemeek oneQ is the most full-featured, technologically advanced studio channel we've ever made!

A single channel combining Mic Pre (with Burr-Brown IC), four band EQ (the most flexible of any Joemeek ever) our "signature" optical compressor, De-Esser and Enhancer, it's a master channel like no other. We even included 24bit, 96K A/D converters with word clock input and output.

Housed in a 2u chassis, the elegantly sculpted faceplate is intelligently laid out, with clear, easy to read legends and a large analog VU meter.

Think of the oneQ as six separate pieces of equipment:

A preamplifier
A Joemeek optical compressor
An equalizer
An enhancer
A de-esser
A fader

The new oneQ raises the bar for all studio master channels!

Features:

Ultra Clean Microphone Preamplifier w/Iron (switches to transformer coupling)
Highly Musical Four Band EQ W/Sweep LM & HM, Selectable LF & HF
Full Featured Optical Compressor W/Compressor Link for Stereo Applications
De-Esser w/ Listen Function for quick, precise elimination of sibilance
Large, Accurate VU Metering for quick monitoring of level & gain reduction
Harmonic Enhancer adds definition without gain increase
XLR Inputs Front & Rear for easy Session set-up
Front Panel Instrument input to use as a DI during sessions
24-Bit/96k Analog - Digital Convertors with AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Optical & Word Clock
Comp Link Feature - Link two oneQ's for stereo compression

Specifications:

Input impedances:

Mic: 1.2kohm; Line: 20kohm; Instrument: 2Mohm

Pre-amp overall gain:

10dB to 60dB (variable)

Common mode rejection:

70dB

Equivalent input noise:

-128.5dBu (unweighted)

Distortion:

0.001% (below Compressor threshold)

Frequency response:

15Hz to 70kHz (-3dB)

Maximum input before clipping:

Mic: +21dBu; Line: +45dBu; Instrument: +21dBu

Headroom before clipping:

+21dBu

High Pass Filter:

12dB per octave cut below 80Hz

Compressor Threshold:

+∞dBu to -20dBu (variable)

Compressor Ratio:

1:1 to 10:1 (variable)

Compressor Attack time:

1 msec to 100 msec (adaptive)

Compressor Release time:

0.1 sec to 3 sec (adaptive)

Compressor Make Up Gain:

0dB to 20dB (variable)

EQ Boost & Cut:

+/-15dB (zero phase-shift bell response)

LF Frequency:

80Hz/120Hz (selectable)

LMF Frequency:

120Hz to 2kHz (variable)

HMF Frequency:

600Hz to 10kHz (variable)

HF Frequency:

7kHz/14kHz (selectable)

EQ “Q”:

0.9 (1.6 octaves)

Output Gain:

-∞dBu to +10dBu (variable)

Nominal output levels:

+4dBu/-10dBv (selectable)

Output impedance:

100ohm

Output Level switch:

12dB attenuation

Noise Floor:

-85dBu (typical, with ~40dB mic gain)

VU Meter:

Analogue movement

Power supply:

115V / 230V ac mains, 50/60Hz

Power consumption:

30W

Mechanical:

482W x 88H x 220D (overall)

Weight:

3 kilos

Digital Interface

The Joemeek Digital Audio Interface provides high quality digital audio outputs plus the ability to synchronize to an external word clock. The digital audio outputs are compatible with most digital recorders, as well as Digital Audio Workstations and digital mixers. S/PDIF format is available from both the optical and the RCA phono connectors, while the transformer coupled XLR connector provides an AES3 compliant output.

The Joemeek Digital Interface has highly stable onboard master clocks for low-jitter, hi-fi results. Internal sample rates of 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz are selected by means of rear panel switches. 44.1kHz is the standard used for audio CD's, while 48kHz and 96kHz are widely used in recording studios. In general, the higher the sample rate, the better the audio fidelity, but the more disk space is required for the recording. For example, recording at 96kHz requires twice as much storage as 48kHz. Consult the manual of your recorder or DAW as to what sample rates it will accommodate.

Alternatively the oneQ may be set to the frequency of an external master word clock, generated, for example, by the studio's recorder or DAW. When connected to the BNC socket provided, a suitable external word clock will be detected automatically and will override the oneQ's internal word clock. The front panel LED labelled 'EXT CLK' illuminates when the oneQ is successfully locked to an external word clock. A further possibility is to synchronise a recorder or DAW to the oneQ's internal clock, using the oneQ's Word Clock Output.

To avoid distortion, care should be taken not to overdrive the input to the Digital Interface. The red LED next to the Output Gain control is labeled "PEAK FSD" which stands for "Full Scale Digital". Occasional flashes are OK but if it is on all the time, turn something down!

Digital Interface Specifications

Sampling:	24 Bit
Sampling Rate:	44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz (selectable)
Output Formats:	AES3 (balanced), S/PDIF electrical, S/PDIF optical
External Word Clock input:	75ohm, 1.25V - TTL level, 44.1kHz to 96kHz (auto sync)
Word Clock Output:	75ohm, TTL level

JM37-DP (Dual Pattern) Studio Condenser Microphone

The JM37-DP is a high quality, large diaphragm condenser microphone with Cardioid and Omni patterns. By utilizing FET devices for both preamplifier and output stages, we created a microphone that's destined to be your "go-to" mic for a variety of recording purposes.

We used classic "center-electrode" design for the capsule, which provides very smooth extended frequency response. Then we used dynamic feedback at the capacitor element, which further enhanced the audio quality by eliminating distortions that may occur at high SPL.

The large 1.035" dual diaphragms are manufactured from micro-fine Mylar with gold sputtering. The body is machined from solid brass, with connection to the outside world via a 3 Pin XLR connector. Power is supplied via Phantom Power from either your console or microphone preamplifier.

An excellent choice for male and female lead vocals, the JM37-DP also excels at recording choir, orchestral and other acoustic instruments.

- Noise Level: 19dB (A weighted)

- Frequency response: substantially flat 25Hz to 20KHz

- Sensitivity: 16mV/PA-40+/-2dB (0dB= 1V/Pa 1000Hz)

- Recommended load impedance: 200 ohm

- Max SPL: 128dB

- Power Requirement : 48V