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This page lists and describes all of our standard "Tool Boxes" ©™ audio processors.
First there is the DaviSound "CLEAN DOZEN" Tool Box Lineup in order ...
Then ... general information, and terminology, relating to all our Tool Boxes
Assorted PHOTOS of various "Tool Boxes" are featured on the
DAVISOUND HAS ALWAYS URGED SERIOUS INQUIRORS TO STUDY ALL OF OUR DESCRIPTIONS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGHOUT OUR WEBSITE REGARDING ALL OF OUR EQUIPMENT AND THE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY BEHIND IT. WE WILL ALWAYS EMPHASIZE THIS
"VENTURE BEYOND THE SPECS" AS IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR TO INCLUDE WHEN CONSIDERING DAVISOUND HAND MADE, HAND SOLDERED, POINT-TO-POINT HARDWIRED FABRICATED COMPONENTS.
YET, FOR THOSE HASTY BROWSERS WHO FEEL THEY NEED TO SEE TRADITIONAL "SPECIFICATIONS" OUT FRONT BEFORE READING FURTHER TO DISCOVER THE REAL IMPORTANT FACTS THAT BACK UP THE SPECIFICATIONS ... HERE THEN, OUT FRONT ARE SOME OF OUR TYPICAL ...
Unless specifically stated otherwise in individual descriptions ...
This is because an active filtering configuration is employed to intentionally rolloff extreme high frequency response to minimize RF / EMI out of band interference, noise contribution, and intermodulation distortions.
Under more reallistic gain settings, amplifier distortion is even lower (example: typically .001%, 1KHZ, 40dB gain ... immeasurable at gain settings below 40 db [theoretically, mathematically indicated better than .0008%] )!
This performance characteristic is responsible for claim after claim from virtually ALL awe inspired users that our amp is the "cleanest" they have ever heard!
Keep in mind, that output level offered by an output boosted stage does NOT always correspond to system headroom throughout! Some other units boast an output of +36 dB, or more, that do NOT offer that headroom throughout their chain. DaviSound specs are through chain, input to output.
Actual output impedance is 100 ohms (47 ohms unbalanced) and the high current "Mic-All" output stages will drive virtually any line load from 600 ohms to high impedance bridging with no increase in distortion or any other loading effect!
Frequency response, (as-is, un-compensated, unity gain, .777 V RMS input ) ...
flat to 10 MHZ
One such technique ... which we believe has so much to do with the exceptional, noticable "accuracy of detail" comment that we hear so often from users in regard to the performance of our amplifiers ... is a unique inter-stage direct coupling/biasing scheme which forces the amplifier into near full Class-A operation. Any extra heat generated in this process is harmlessly dissipated in the thermally conductive epoxy encasement of the sealed MP-2 module!
This, combined with the, overload proof, fully variable, active gain technique, produces results as close as you can get to a truly "distortionless" amplifier!
TB-1 - ORIGINAL "INNER TUBE"
The very first listing here, ironically, is NOT founded on the principle DaviSound is noted for!
Instead, the TB-1 was deliberately designed as a "colorizer", a box with a "sound" ... or "character" ... to some degree. Basically, this amp is pretty clean with the tube switched out ... but when the "starved plate"(comparably reduced supply voltage), tube stage is switched in, plenty of rich, second harmonics are added to "fatten" the signal with musical overtones!
All in all, the TB-1 provides the best of both worlds for tube/solid-state, single-ended Class-A discreet
devotees.
Features include dual front AND rear, PARALLEL
microphone
jacks (4) ... The TB-1 is
a DUAL CHANNEL UNIT available ONLY in "WG" cabinetry,
Measured THD on this unit is around
1% to 5% (Tube Switched In) ... and it is nearly ALL tube stage ... mostly "fat",
The TB-1 also offers IN / OUT switching for the TUBE STAGE so that you may choose to utilize either
As of 2005, the tube stage employs an early generation (NOS), octal based dual triode 12SL7 or a Sovtek 6SL7 ...
THE TB-2 "DaviSmart" COMPRESSOR ©™ -
This version is simlar to the TB-3, described below, but without the "Inner Tube" stage or its associated tube controls and without the "MIC-ALL" phantom powered preamps. Thus the TB-2 is a basic, solid state, LINE LEVEL compressor.
Our pro audio compressor design has slowly evolved from the mid
1970's to its present form which, many believe, is simply
the "smartest" ...
The TB-2 offers a compress by-pass switch which allows you to instantly compare the processed and unprocessed signals. While the standard "compress" LED indicator offers a direct visual read-out of the gain reduction drive signal, an optional 3-RU sized, analog metered version ... The TB-2 is now normally packaged in standard 2RU "WG". See the FULLY descriptive on-line manual for COMPLETE information. DaviSound TB2 On-Line Manual
The TB-3 "GLASS ACTION INNER TUBE"©™ - This design features optical gain reduction combined with a variable drive and variable distortion control for a singled ended, Class- A triode, tube stage. The new TB-3 "WG-3RU", both internally and externally, aesthetically and sonically, truly provides "warm, class glass"!
This "Inner Tube" Tool Box really does offer you "time in a bottle" or,
in this case, the manipulation thereof!
And, as of spring 2006, we upgraded the TB-3 to new "WG 3RU" enhanced styling with spacious wooden cabinetry!
Due to the larger spacing, we can now use the popular classic, dual triode, 6SN7, in the signal path with our SPECIAL
circuit techniques which EMPHASIZE THE WARMTH, its desirable tube artifacts
(like that fat second harmonic!) and ... at the same time...
To cap it off, the TB-3 combines, quite literally, two channels of acclaimed "Mic-All" preamplifiers with full features, including fully variable active gain, phase reverse and individual phantom power.
A unique feature of the TB-3, is this ability to actively "mix" the microphone input signals with the separate line input signals for live tracking or overdubbing.
The TB-3 features a CENTER WINDOW - a one inch circular opening for viewing the warm glow of the tube through the front panel. It also now features a 2 1/2 inch circular access port in the top cover for viewing tube status, air circulation and heat transfer, and, of course, the ability to change tubes without removing the cover. The compressor stage design of the TB-3 is identical to the TB-2 EXCEPT the tube version offers a variable front-end DRIVE control which allows the user to drive the tube harder or softer for varying "texture". An important design consideration places the tube stage AHEAD of the compress stage so that harmonics generated by the tube can be further enhanced by compressor action as desired. Those using the TB-3 design, who have also used other tube compressors, continually tell us, emphatically, that ours offers the "best tube sound" available. Naturally, we agree since this was the sole intent and purpose of the design! The TB-3 is now packaged exclusively in "WG-3RU". For more information, please see our on-line manual which is one of the most detailed, and informative, vacuum tube audio compressor manuals you will find anywhere!
TB-4 "DaviShaper"©™ -
A multi-stage, multi-function, ultra-musical equalizer combining two of our earlier designs, the fixed, four band "Musi-Q" and the dual band ... semi parametric, "Q-Bal Para Q" into one UNIQUE audio processor to help you conquer even the MOST challenging audio processing tasks! As of Fall 2006, the TB-4 is a DUAL channel "WG" unit suitable for stereo applications.
All of the individual processor sections are
independently, switchable, in or out, so that any combination of
stages may be utilized in In the Summer of 2006, the TB-4 "DaviShaper" went through MORE extensive testing and new "R& D" to see if there was any room for improving an already remarkable performer. As it turns out, we did make just a few changes to the design which, we feel, offer some subtle improvement to the instrument as a whole including the new, larger 3 RU, DUAL CHANNEL "WG" Packaging with new front panel lineup! The new TB-4 lineup begins with our fixed, four-band "MUSI-Q" equalizer which, in itself, helps to make the"DaviShaper" a remarkable set of equalizer tools in one package! This is the same heralded equalizer section employed on our major recording consoles in the early years. This proprietary EQ circuitry has remained in our "arsenal" all these years since some engineers and musicians swear by it as one of the "most musically useful", fixed, four-band equalizers ever conceived! Now using outboard, EQ controls harnessed to proprietary MP-1 circuit gain blocks, it offers LO and HI "shelving" combined with Lo Mid and Hi Mid "peak and dip" curves at approximately ... 50 HZ, 250 HZ, 2.5 KHZ, and 8 KHZ, +/- 15 dB. Many "harsh/hard" low mids have been "softened" with a gentle cut of the Lo Mid control of this equalizer on many recordings over the years!
The four rotary controls for this stage include hi/lo
"Gain", which provide +/- 12 dB boost or cut at any
frequency in the audio spectrum as selected by the continuously
variable hi/lo "Tune" controls.
The final toggle switch at the far right of each channel controls the passive low-cut filter stage which is a classic first order filter beginning action at 100 Hz. This "low rumble" filter is very useful in conjunction with the low shelf boost control allowing some low end shelving while simulataneously attenuating the extreme low end of the spectrum. All in all, The TB-4 "DaviShaper" is one POWERFUL Tool Box which will provide you with the means to attain even the most esoteric audio signature!
TB-5 - "DaviSumIt MIC-ALL"©™ The original 2RU TB-5 was introduced in the fall of 2002 and was essentially, a TB-6 with added stereo mixing capability. In the summer of 2006, in keeping with our "DaviSizing" 3RU "WG" expansion upgrades, we launched the new TB-5 "WG" 3RU! This new TB-5 expanded version offers just a couple of "wrinkles" which maintain the integrity of the original design while adding a few options for those who might want them. The obvious "extra" with this unit, compared to our TB-6 "Mic-All" premaplifier, is the MIXER FEATURE addition which provides for a stereo sum of the outputs of all four microphone channels. Now, in order to do this properly, panpots are needed and, therefore, are utilized to route the low impedance line level outputs of the mic preamps to an MP-1 module configured as a stereo, active summing amplifier. This output stage also features separate left/right, active MASTER GAIN controls. At the same time, the mixer design retains the option of using the isolated, dedicated outputs of each amplifer for use independently of the combined outputs. So, with the TB-5, there are SIX XLR output jacks including the mixed stereo feeds along with the individual preamp outputs. Next, in addition to the the mix feature, we've added a switchable low-cut (Hi-Pass) filter per channel which offers 6 dB per octave low-cut (Hi-Pass), first-order filtering with action starting at 200HZ (-6dB at 100HZ and -12 dB at 50HZ). Then, beginning with the expanded 2006, "WG" 3RU version, we added a switchable "Inner Tube" feature which introduced, and incorporates, the low dostortion, dual triode MPT-1 (MasterPieceTube) Circuit Module also configured as an active summing amplifier. A toggle switch allows you to choose to place the tube in the path as the active combining amplifier or, instead, choose to go direct to the MP-1 active combiner stage. The vacuum tube employed is the 6SN7 dual triode, Octal tube.
And, that's it. That's our new TB-5 "feature enhanced" version of the TB-6. And, of course, we continue to offer the TB-6 in its basic form described below for those who do not need or want the built-in mix option or larger format. For those of you who DO ... The TB-5 IS NOW OFFERED IN "WG" 3RU packaging. TB-5 APPLICATIONS TIPS (ON-LINE MANUAL)
TB-6 "DaviSource MIC-ALL"©™ -
It's easy to make claims, and everyone claims that their
mic amps are the best But, in this case ... NO idle boasting ...
NOTE: As of 2003, the above statement (written in 1998!) is still true, as far as we know from the feedback we get directly, even after many more dozens of TB-6 units have been shipped and are being utilized daily!
NOTE: As of 2007 ... DITTO and MUCH MORESO! Thank You All! That's probably because our design is based on an overload-proof, continuously-variable gain amplifier using very MINIMAL components in the signal path.
It accepts virtually ANY low to medium impedance pro
quality microphone and provides
For those of you who agree that ... Each channel is fully isolated with SEPARATE phantom power
switching for each individual channel. By popular request, as of June 2001, all TB-6 Tool Boxes now include
a phase reverse switch
This feature offers you precisely the correct amount of gain for the incoming source signal with optimum headroom, signal to noise and dynamic range at ANY setting! The TB-6 is produced with FOUR channels of Mic-All amplifiers per unit. All four channels have individually isolated, separate phantom power feeds and switches
Engineers are finding the TB-6, with its "Mic-All" amplifier circuitry, to be exactly what it was designed and intended to be ... a trusted laboratory reference quality amplifier with true, accurate amplification by which to measure and judge any in comparison! It simply offers consistent, reliable, accurate amplification of microphone source signals ...
TB-6 APPLICATIONS TIPS (ON-LINE MANUAL)
Now, in one single Tool Box format package, we offer THREE of our most popular processor stages for a complete, pecision, analog front-end for ANY professional or home recording application! This one is also designed with the remote broadcaster/recordist in mind as it includes an optional remote DC power supply input on the rear panel to enable easy field application if so desired! The TB-7 is a single channel combination processor in "console strip" style format which features the acclaimed variable active gain, "Mic-All", transformerless balanced preamplifier as the "front-end". A rear XLR, balanced microphone input also features front panel switched, LED indicated, Phantom Power for condenser mics. A phase reverse switch is also included as is a Mic / Instrument selector switch. The left horizontal toggle position of the Mic/Ins switch selects the Rear XLR Microphone input for routing through the "Mic-All" preamp stage. The right position selects the front T-R-S- Instrument/line input jack for routing through the preamp stage at higher impedance, reduced gain structure. However, since the active gain stage offers proper, infinitely variable, matching to the source signal, the "DI" instrument input can also be used as an extra line input with variable gain when desired. Then, in addition, there is a rear panel TRS line input jack which allows for simultaneous line level mixing with the signals through the preamp stage. A dedicated level control for this input is front panel mounted to the upper left of the preamp channel gain control. Next in-line is the heralded "musical" equalizer stage from our original console designs of the early '80s ... The "Musi-Q" fixed four band EQ stage. The equalizer section may be completely by-passed by the silent flick of an adjacent, LED indicated, mini-toggle switch. Then, there is actually another "DaviShaper" feature provided for even greater EQ versatility ... a switchable (mini toggle located just lower adjacent to the "Musi-Q" stage) first order, low-cut filter operating below 100 Hz. Finally, the new FET version of our "DaviSmart" compressor and line driver stage is seated at the far end of the "strip" offering our much sought after "evolved to perfection" "smart" (self scaling) compressor with variable gain stage. The compressor action can be mini-toggle defeated while the final variable gain stage is always in-path providing variable active gain buffering to the outputs for precision line driving. This FET version of our "DaviSmart" compressor also incorporates a panel mounted release time select switch. On the REAR panel ... in addition to the XLR microphone input, the T-R-S line input and the optional use, plus/minus DC input terminals, the TB-7 also features two, isolated, active divided, 600 ohm XLR output jacks for user convenience.
When you study it carefully ... The TB-7 is packaged in 2RU "WG". For more information and complete details on the remarkable new TB-7 ... SEE ...
TB-8 - "DaviSure"©™ -
The TB-8 is designed to drive ANY pro monitor speaker... to its
most faithful audio reproduction.
Further simplified and returned to its "roots" in 2005 as described in the revised on-line manual ... This lowering of power in attempt to even further "raise the fildelity" was the result of returning the amplifier design to "unbalanced" output drive from the previously utiIized "bridged" output. However, it also, simultaneously, inherently offers much higher peak power and even higher instantaneous "music power" when needed. The TB-8 is deliberately designed for modest, yet very capable, power output for near nil amplification error in all audio parameters!
Specifically designed for control room monitoring it is a simple, basic, no-frills, MOST ACCURATE power amplifier.
All "flowery adjectives" aside, this uncomplicated amplifier design, when driving efficient studio monitors ...
For those of you who have come to know and love the DaviSound "MasterPiece" MP-2 module, the circuit block which houses the "MIC-ALL" amplifier as used in our TB-3, TB-6, TB-7, TB-10, TB-12 and other custom units, you will be most interested in knowing that the TB-8 utilizes this same MP-2, reconfigured for line levels and line impedance, as it's "front-end" voltage gain stage!
We've simply added high quality, highly reliable, discreet output current booster stages which, essentially, allows the extremely accurate, MP-2 module to drive speakers with the same precision that it amplifies microphones to line level!
So, now you can get the ultimate transparent signal chain all the way from microphone to speaker!
The front panel includes separate, balanced, input level
controls and on/off switch/indicator. Since this design also makes for the perfect amplifier in headphone applications, in 2006 we added a front panel, stereo, TRS jack for added convenience.
The TB-8 comes with your choice of in/out connectors.
Available in 2RU-WG.
TB-8 ON-LINE MANUAL
TB-8 - SE "DaviSolidSingle"©™ -
The innaugural version shown here is constructed in a custom desk mount Black Walnut Cabinet ...
And ...
Available in 3RU-"WG" (or custom desk mount) TB-8 ON-LINE MANUAL
TB-10 "DaviSuper Preamplifier"©™ -
In the spring of 2002, we introduced a new DaviSound Tool Box with the TB-10 designation. This first "DaviSuper" TB-10 combined the larger cabinet styling of the TB-1 and incorporated the increasingly acclaimed DaviSound "MIC-ALL" preamplifiers along with two, large, lighted VU meters for monitor reference! Prior to this time, the DaviSound "MIC-ALL", MP-2 MasterPiece module amplifier, long heralded by knowledgable engineers in the pro recording and broadcast industries, had only been ofered within the multi-channel TB-6. The "Mic-All" circuit design had been growing in demand and its popularity began spreading amongst ALL users who required a highest quality, most accurate, reference preamplifier! As a result of this demand, we packaged the MP-2 "Mic-All" within our first TWO CHANNEL version of that time period with the introduction of the TB-10! Not only that ... we ALSO incorporated it into a new differential instrument amplifier design as well. TWO additional "Mic-All" modules were impedance adjusted and included on-board the TB-10 for precision, high common mode rejection, instrument amplification! As of 2008, we decided to veer from our present course of utilizing larger 3RU cabinetry for most multiple channel Tool Boxes and design a new TB-10 package in compact, 2 RU cabinetry. This edition was created to feature, and introduce, our new, standard SiFam "Retro" styled VU meters in the smaller 2 1/2" square package. The inaugural edition of this new model is pictured above housed in contrasting "aged" Oak cabinetry with Purpleheart faceplate. To make this unique, "compactness" possible, we also designed an all new MP-TB10 "MasterPiece" circuit module which houses ALL of the circuitry for one channel of the TB-10, including the dual "Mic-All" amplifiers and the precision VU meter driver amp. Therefore, only two of these modules are required on board for ALL of the circuit functions of the TB-10. The individually isolated and buffered VU meters are independently selectable to monitor either the mic channels or the instrument channels and are trim adjustable to calibrate over a 20 dB range.
Thus, the TB-10 is BOTH a dual channel, precision microphone preamplifier with fully adjustable gain from zero to near 60 dB, AND a dual channel state-of-the-art INSTRUMENT preamplifier/"direct box" all in one package! Four complete channels in all, in one unit. The usual "MIC-ALL" features are provided including phase reverse switching and individually switched, isolated phantom power.
It features FRONT PANEL mounted XLR mic inputs and 1/4" tip/ring/sleeve instrument inputs. The TB-10 is now available ONLY in 2RU-WG.
No need for more "highlights" here ...
TB-11 "DaviSumThing" 8 Channel, 12 Input, Stereo Output ...
Up to 14 dB of overall gain is provided from inputs to main outputs with master controls functioning as active gain trim controls as well as group Master faders.
The TB-11 is packaged in 2RU-"WG".
Please see ... TB-11 ON-LINE APPLICATIONS MANUAL
TB-12 "DaviSecondSource" -
As our first order of new business in 2004 ... due to continuing inquries by home project studio recordists regarding a smaller, less expensive package of our popular TB-6, quad packaged "MIC-ALL" preamps ... Now these users, who record exclusively with just one or two channels at a time while tracking, can have the precision of the TB-6 in a two channel package at reduced cost, without paying for the extra channels they do not need.
The TB-12 is, functionally, essentially a TB-10 without the VU meter feature! Another important cost reducing distinction, from the TB-10, however, is the utilization of the same two MIC-ALL MP-2 modules as either the microphone amplifier or the instrument amplifier for each respective channel with the flick of a front panel mini toggle switch. This switch can select either the microphone input jack or, alternately, select the instrument jack while simultaneously adding instrument matching buffer circuitry to the front-end of the MP-2! Allowing each channel's MP-2 module to do double duty in this fashion saves the expense of the separate amplifier blocks packaged with the TB-10. Yet, the unique multi-switching arrangement still provides a balanced, differential instrument amp for the instrument input jack, which is a T-R-S 1/4" panel jack ... utilizing the same amplifier block as the channel's mic input!
The electrical specs of this unit, are of course, the same as the TB-6, and the functionallity very similar to the TB-10, described above. The TB-12 is a two channel, "either/or" (mic/instrument) unit whereas the TB-10 offers four discreet channels. Each of the two channels of the TB-12 include a front panel XLR mic jack, a front panel T-R-S instrument jack, a horizontally operated mini toggle phase select switch, a horizontally operated mini toggle mic-instrument select switch, and a vertically operated phantom power on/off switch with an associated green LED indicator. And, of course, the channel gain control is also provided in the control cluster. The TB-12 is available in 2RU-"WG".
TB-12 ON-LINE APPLICATIONS MANUAL
For those who have never before seen or heard about the unique packaging of the DaviSound all wooden "WG" models, some of the above photos might have aroused quite a bit of curiosity.
The following section briefly describes how the unique, all wooden rack mount packaging has evolved to its current state and simultaneously become quite a distinctive "benchmark" for DaviSound.
DAVISOUND "WG" STORY "WOOD YOU LIKE TO HEAR!"
The normal color scheme in those days was baked almond for the
front and rear panels, flat black for the top and bottom panels and
natural, hand-rubbed oil finish for the oak side panels.
Very often, some of our customers would comment
that the "prettiest" part of the box, the rich, oak,
wood grain ... Taking a cue from all of these favorable comments regarding the real "wood-look" of our oak cabinet side rails, we next began using 1/4" Oak top covers and bottoms for our rack cabinets thereby forming the entire interior, main cabinet from polished wood. Soon, we learned that some users preferred leaving their units table mounted, outside the rack, so as to enjoy and display the aesthetics of the hand-rubbed wooden cabinetery. So, we then began offering optional rubber cabinet feet by request! Then ... after the success of this unique, all wooden, rack
cabinet fabrication ...
This puts the beautiful woodgrain OUT FRONT where it shows and can be enjoyed ...
There are NO veneers or simulations...
While we still offer an option of a metal faceplate control panel for some models, as of 2005, "WG" styling became the norm ... the new "standard" for DaviSound "Tool Boxes".
Also, please note that where necessary for shielding purposes,
wooden panels and cabinet
coverings interiors are copper ground-plane shielded ... and inter-connected with
copper braid ground strap.
Normally, unless you specify the metal option, then the all wooden cabinet housings will be the norm.
Since the rear
connector panel is also made from
1/4" thick Oak (or other woods) this offers, amongst other things, excellent electrical isolation and immunity to ground loops.
Unique as a snowflake ... The "WG" designation means that the front panel (control panel), as well as the rest of the cabinet, will be fabricated, in entirety, from solid wood. American Red Oak is the standard but other exotic woods are available as an option according to availability or special order. Like all natural things, every piece of wood has its own, distinct character and "personality". This makes EACH AND EVERY "WG" model unique unto itself which enhances the aesthetic value of the piece as well as the actual appreciative, collectible and keepsake value! Keep in mind that as part of this wood "character" it is impossible to find/utilize a "PERFECT" piece of wood. This means there may be slight imperfections, or variations, in terms of grain pattern, color uniformity, and skew. However, any such natural variations in our selected pieces are very minor and are the very things that gives wood its charm and "character" appeal for musical instruments down through the ages!
Our cabinets are "hand rubbed" with penetrating oil finish for a "rustic elegance" that allows the wood character to "speak for itself". as individually unique as your own fingerprints!
In late 2005 and early 2006, we also introduced a very unique paint style for aluminum faceplates
called ... "DaviStone" . Aluminum faceplate models are still fabricated with "WG" all wooden interior cabinetry, typically of Oak or Poplar.
Please also note that we do NOT recommend using the "WG" option for heavy duty road use! In these instances, it is suggested that you request the all-metal cabinet option.
Our handcrafted, sculptured wooden cabinets are designed for permanent mounting in a studio environment and, after obtaining, unwrapping and viewing his/her very own unit, we cannot imagine anyone wanting to subject such one-of-a-kind craftsmanship to the perils of the road!
The same all metal recommendation is true if a particular unit is to be used in close proximity to a high power RF field such as a broadcast transmitter location.
Keep in mind that since all metal cabinets are no longer the norm for us, pricing for this option will be on an individual quotation basis, where requested, depending upon the particular model.
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEE OUR UNIQUE PHOTO ALBUM PAGE DISPLAYING OUR EXCLUSIVE HANDCRAFTED WOODEN CABINETRY ...
That being the case ...
Let's get to ...
Therefore, Tool Boxes can be interfaced with any other type of equipment.
DaviSound Tool Boxes, unless otherwise specified, use XLR connectors for inputs and outputs. In years past, DaviSound followed the universal broadcast industry standard (NAB) of logical pin-out connection but, in recent years, we have modified this to suit the current pro audio pin-out "standard" ... which is:
On Phantom powered versions, V+ DC will be divided and supplied equally via .1% metal film resistors to pins 2 & 3 to maintain circuit balance. Line Inputs will be of medium high bridging impedance (10 Kohms to 47 Kohms depending on the unit) designed to provide non-loading interface with today's low impedance drive amplifiers. If your drive source employs a transformer in the balanced output stage, you will need to be certain that it is properly matched with terminating resistor of the proper value (usually 600 Ohms) as transformers need to "see" a load of their rated output impedance whereas modern differential voltage amplifiers are happier driving higher impedance bridging loads. Line Outputs will be 100 ohms, typically "quasi" balanced ("impedance balanced"), or differential, active balanced, for driving virtually any succeeding input stage. While rated for 600 ohm loads or higher, "MasterPiece" circuit modules can typically drive loads as low as 50 ohms (or lower!) and still maintain complete signal integrity and linearity !
UNBALANCED OPERATION: NOTE: DaviSound Tool Boxes will provide a proper source for both balanced inputs and unbalanced inputs. When driving UNbalanced inputs, it is only necessary to use PIN 2 and ground of each channel to drive the succeeding unbalanced input load. You do not need to ground pin 3 in that case. PIN 3 should be left unused and unterminated at the load end when driving unbalanced loads
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All units come with AC power supplies internal and feature IEC
receptacles with EMI filtering and supplied, detachable power cords. each purchasor receives additional printed "TOP TIPS" and guidelines for each Tool Box ... as well as a title certificate of proof of performance and authenticity... dated and signed by Hayne Davis. Rack mount screws and shoulder washers are also provided and rubber feet will be included if requested.
Each unit features convenient rack handles for easy handling and mounting.
As of 2005, all standard "WG" models normally incorporate METAL rack handles ...
TYPICALLY AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
As of 2006, the interior cabinetry of most Tool Boxes has been reduced with diminished depth, by popular request. Unless otherwise stated ...
Interior cabinet top to bottom will be about 1/4" below the front panel edges of each respective rack size .
are provided with the product ID number and the client's name ... attached to the rear panel. Of course if you prefer ... Your ID Nameplate can be attached to the front panel.
develop in the pro audio, and audiophile, worlds... with nearly ALL studios employing at least one vacuum tube signal processor in its equipment arsenal to help ... as they say ... "Warm Up" so-called, sterile, digital signals.
Those few of our Tool Box processors
DaviSound is NOT affilliated with ANY other company, "high profile" or otherwise ...
Also, in early 2005, DaviSound announced a commitment to produce a few, high-end tube processors per year, Anyone interested in learning more about the application of this state-of-the-art,
Note that our first all vacuum tube "DaviSheen" Tool Box ... the new TB-9 ...
CUSTOMIZATION
Since ALL of our pieces ARE
one-at-a-time handmade originals...
Therefore, while our Tool Box models are all
"STANDARD" ...
AS OF 2021.. NO MAJOR CUSTOMIZATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS
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