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Millennia - TD-1

"TwinDirect" single channel Class A Microphone Pre Amplifier

Multiple Paths, One Goal: Total Sonic Realism

Four distinct inputs can be optimized for any source
Instruments – Twin Topology® DI channel; dual-triode 12AT7 vacuum tube or discrete FET solid state
Microphones – discrete solid state HV-3 microphone preamplifier
DAW or tape outputs – Discrete solid state line level amplifier
Guitar power amp inputs – Speaker Soak™ technology
Powerful yet musical tonal shading
Two bands of mastering-grade NSEQ-2 parametric Eq; 20 Hz to 20 kHz center frequency, 0.4 to 4.0 Q
Optimized DI input for any instrument with variable 470 k / 2 M / 10 M impedance
Nine outputs for unlimited functionality
Patented Re-Amp outputs with custom-designed magnetics emulate Les Paul® and Strat® pickups
Audiophile headphone output
Balanced and unbalanced monolithic outputs
Balanced and unbalanced discrete FET outputs
Microphone level output with large-geometry DIT-01 transformer: -3 dB 3 Hz – 300 kHz
Effortlessly musical performance at all dynamic levels
Input headroom >100 V, output headroom > 30 V
100% effective hum removal with numerous ground lifts & isolations
Built for critical professional applications
Ultra-clean toroid power supply: internal sub-chassis
Gold connectors, OFC audio wiring, silver Teflon power wiring

Specifications

Preamplifiers and General:
Instrument / DI Input Amplifier Twin Topology®	TUBE: Selected twin triode vacuum tube amplifier (200 V) SOLID STATE: Selected all discrete J-FET amplifier (50 V)
THD + Noise
20 Hz - 30 kHz (35 dB Gain)	0.0005% typical mic / line, 0.03% typical vacuum tube
Intermodulation Distortion	0.0009% typical mic / line, 0.03% typical vacuum tube
Frequency Response @ -3 dB points	3 Hz to 300 kHz, typical. Varies with routing & topology
Maximum Balanced Line Input Level	+23 dBu (+43 dBu with Pad engaged or >110 Volts rms)
Maximum DI Input Level (Both Tube & SS)	+18 dBu (+26 dBu with Pad engaged or >15 Volts rms)
Maximum Output Level	+32 dBu active balanced outputs, +26 dBu unbal outputs
Maximum System Gain	45 dB standard (65 dB with optional HV-3 mic preamp)
Input Impedance (DI)	Switchable: 470 kilohms / 2 megohms / 10 megohms
Noise (Mic) (60 dB gain)	-128 dB EIN, 150 ohm source, -130 dB EIN common source
Noise (Line) (10 dB gain)	-105 dBu
Noise (DI) (10 dB gain)	-90 dBu (solid state)
Phase Error (EQ out)	Less than +/- 5 degrees 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Parametric Equalizer
Maximum Boost and Cut	+/– 15 dB (21 step detent
“Q” Range	Q+ 0.4 to 4.0 sweepable
Low Freq sweep	Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
Hi Freq sweep	Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
Power Consumption	35 watts maximum
Power Requirements	Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions/Shipping Weight	8.5” W x 3.5” H x 13.0” D, 20 lbs.

Downloads

TD-1 data sheet
Millennia_TD1_data_sheet.pdf (2012/09/23)

TD-1 user manual
Millennia_TD1_Manual.pdf (2012/09/23)