|
|  | | Joemeek |
  
Joemeek Twin Q Studio Channel StripThe Joemeek TwinQ is everything you ever wanted in a dual studio channel - and then some!
We started with high quality Burr-Brown IC's for the preamp, added an extremely musical EQ section and an optical compressor for that signature Meek sound. Then we included some new and innovative features, like an Iron switch that switches the IC front end to a transformer - completely changing the topology of the circuit. It even has 24bit, 96k A/D converters built in.
All of this comes housed in a rugged 2u chassis with a beautifully sculpted aluminum faceplate.
With sonic quality rivalling mic pre's priced thousands of dollars more, the twinQ sets a new standard for dual channels!
Think of the twinQ as four separate pieces of equipment (twice!):
- A preamplifier
- A Joemeek optical compressor
- An equalizer
- A fader
The Joe Meek twinQ is like having two channels of a professional recording studio in one box.
The twinQ takes microphones or instruments, amplifies them, compresses and equalizes them ready to be recorded. Simple to use yet extremely powerful, the twinQ will bring out the best in any microphone or instrument and give the gloss of a professional studio production to all your performances. As well as recording it will also be found useful for live work.
Free JM27S & JM37-DP Microphones Included! $569.98 Value!
Digital Interface
The Joe Meek 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 mixers. S/PDIF format is available from the optical and RCA phono connectors, while the transformer coupled XLR connector provides an AES3 compatible output.
The Joe Meek 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 twinQ 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 twinQ's internal word clock.
The front panel LED labelled 'EXT CLK' illuminates when the twinQ is successfully locked to an external word clock. 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!
Joe Meek twinQ Specifications
- Input Impedances:
- Mic: 1.2kohm
- Line: 20kohm
- Pre-amp Overall Gain: 0dB to 60dB
- Common Mode Rejection: 70dB
- Equivalent Input Noise: -128.5dBu (unweighted)
- Distortion: 0.001% (below Compressor threshold)
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 70kHz (-3dB)
- Maximum Input Before Clipping:
- Headroom Before Clipping: +21dBu
- Compressor Threshold: -6dBu to +22dBu (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)
- Nominal Output Levels: +4dBu/-10dBv
- Output Impedance: 75ohm
- Output Level Switch: 12dB attenuation
- Noise Floor: -85dBu (typical, with ~40dB mic gain)
- VU Meter: Analog movement
- Power Supply: 115V / 230V ac mains, 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption: 30W
- Mechanical: 482W x 88H x 220D (overall) (approx. 19 x 3.5 x 8.7)
- Weight: 3 kilos (approx. 6.6 lbs.)
- High Pass Filter: 12dB per octave cut below 80Hz
- EQ Boost & Cut: +/-15dB (zero phase-shift bell response)
- LF Frequency : 40Hz to 650Hz variable
- MID Frequency : 300Hz to 5kHz variable
- HF Frequency : 6kHz/12kHz switchable
Digital Output Specifications
- Sampling: 24 Bit
- Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz selectable
- Output Formats: AES3 compliant (balanced), S/PDIF electrical, S/PDIF optical
- External Word Clock input: 75ohm, 1.25V - TTL level, 44.1kHz to 96kHz (auto synchronizing)
|
|
Rate and Review this Product:
 5 people rated this item  | Aarons Beard Music from New York, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Ease of Use:
|   | | Features:
| | | Overall:
| | | Reliability:
| | | Sound:
| | | Quality:
| | | Subject: | The TWINQ is a Fantistic Dual Channel Strip! This Is THE Sound! | | Quality:
| Very well made. Good fit and finish. Not as sexy as an Avalon or other high-priced pre's, but it's also less than 1/2 the price. The chassis is a tank, the knobs have a good 'feel' and the layout, although tight, is easy to get around once you know where the various sections are. | | Features:
| The sound of the Mic Pre's are unquestionably the best feature of this product. You will spend more than double for a single channel pre and only benefit marginally (if at all).
The Compressor is very usable, and sounds fantastic on the vocal and Electric Guitar tracks that I have recorded thus far. It's definitely aggressive, but it can be tamed.
The EQ is likewise aggressive, but again can lend subtle enhancement or correction during tracking. I did not need to track with the EQ enabled however, because the TWINQ Pre's sound so good, that corrective EQ was not required. | | Ease of Use:
| There are a lot of functions crammed into a tight, 2-rack space, form factor. It took a little time to get the layout down to where I didn't grab the Compressor knobs when I meant to turn an EQ control. The Compressor, as previously stated, is aggressive and takes some time to learn it's sound and sweet spots, same with the EQ. But a couple of hours of knob-turning got me 'in the zone' for a pile of Mics and DI's on different sources. This is not difficult to use, but like any good piece of gear, requires some time spent to get good with it. | | Sound:
| The Mic pre in the Burr-Brown IC mode is deep, open, clear, and hot. Tons of headroom, and more than enough gain for ribbon mics. Also super quiet. I did not perceive (or record) hiss at properly staged gain levels. Even when pushed right to the warning clip light, there is no hiss.
Every Mic I have set up through this pre has sounded great. It's the first time I have felt I can actually hear what my mics sound like. The ADK Vienna, Hamburgh, and S7 all shined through, with their differences clearly audible. My SM57 is punchy and full, My SE R1 ribbons were just sweet, and a Radial Engineering JDX gained an openness in the bottom end that was just amazing.
With the "IRON" transformer mode engaged, Vocals and guitar just take their place in the mix. Very detailed, almost outlined, with a nice, slight, mid-range push in just the right spot. This is "The Sound of Rock" and it is exactly what I was hoping I'd get. I can't wait to track drums though this. | | Reliability:
| Too new to tell, but it has been running for 3 weeks straight now and no issues. | | Overall:
| I could not have spent my $$$ better. This is a real recording tool. These are the best vocal and guitar sounds I have ever recorded, and the most progress I have ever made in making the sound of my recordings 'pro'. Great tools help make great products! | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes, I own it | | Date submitted:
| 05/21/09 | |
| | Carl M. from Hagerstown, MD, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Ease of Use:
| | | Features:
| | | Overall:
| | | Reliability:
| | | Sound:
| | | Quality:
| | | Subject: | Add some "Iron" to your sound! | | Quality:
| Quality seems to be good. I have only owned it for a week, so we'll see how it holds up, but it appears to be well made. The mics are a bit iffy. Mine work and sound great, but a friend bought on and his mics are noisy and sound pretty bad. Of course, I didn't buy this for the mics. | | Features:
| This thing is loaded with features... Optocompressor, EQ, switchable metering, etc... | | Ease of Use:
| The product is pretty straight forward. There are a lot of features, so if your not familiar with some of them, it may take a few minutes to become familiar. | | Sound:
| I've tried this on a male voice, toms, and a snare drum. So far, it sounds pretty darn good. The "iron" button really improved a semi-weak male voice I recorded. It made is sound strong an full. I can't wait to try it on a guitar cab. It would also work very nicely for voice-over projects. The converters could be better, but they aren't bad. | | Reliability:
| I haven't owned this long enough to know how reliable it is, but so far, so good. | | Overall:
| I would recommend this product, especially for those who want a quality pre, packed with features, at an affordable price. I'm using it right along side of my Focusrite ISA 428, and it is holding it's own. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 4/11/2009 |
|