Weight Tank

THE SOUND OF THE ORIGINAL V72 MODULES Inspired by the V72 modules originally built for the German Radio Network, the WT-72 offers 56 dB of gain, which can be driven by a microphone or line level source. The vintage modules only offered 34 dB of gain, so an additional 22 dB of gain is made in the WT-72 with small adjustments to the circuit while maintaining the most sought after tone and character we have all come to love. Custom input and output transformers, as well as output plate choke help provide the performance and character of its vintage inspiration! TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL ALL TUBE DESIGN Just as the vintage design required, the WT-72 employs both AC & DC voltage feedback, providing the proper gain and necessary stability. QUIET GAIN SWITCHINGThe all new WT-72 sets gain with attenuation and altering AC & DC voltage feedback. DC feedback switching would normally introduce large pops, causing harm to your monitors, or even worse, your hearing. The user would need to manually lower monitor volume before switching gain, making for a frustrating experience. A special muting system in the WT-72 performs a brief mute of the output between each step of gain. This mute eliminates the loud transient and allows the tubes to stabilize before the output becomes unmuted.HYBRID SWITCHING SYSTEMAn 11-position rotary switch utilizes both mechanical and photo relays to change the amount of gain,  offering great flexibility. HOW IT'S DONE Gain knob settings Off - 36 dB are switched by attenuating signal to the first EF86, while the remaining 20 dB of gain (36 - 56 dB) are switched by changing AC & DC feedback.WHY IS ANY OF THIS IMPORTANT? By changing gain with voltage feedback (gain knob at 36-56 dB), there is less noise at less gain! For example, at 36 dB of gain, you will have 20 dB less noise than at 56 dB of gain. We are limited with the amount of voltage feedback to change gain because there is a "sweet spot" for stability and frequency response. Therefore, using attenuation before the tube gain stages (gain knob at Off - 36 dB), allows the WT-72 to have the most gain flexibility and best noise performance possible. Features Mic / Line (XLR) and High Impedance DI Input​​ DI defeats XLR input when plugged in Two EF86 equivalent tubes 56 dB of gain 11 Position Gain Rotary Switch Polarity reverse switch 36 dB pad switch (Line Select)​ 48 volt phantom power switch​ XLR input and output connections American input and output transformers and plate choke​ White LED indicators for phantom, power on, and output signal present (-12 dBu minimum for illumination) Hand-built in USA​ 115v/230v AC mains option on rear Internal power supply 2-year warranty parts and labor

ADD WEIGHT, HARMONICS & CHARACTER TO YOUR SOUND. The Weight Tank Compressor will put a stamp on any material run through its circuitry. The smooth and euphonic sound of soft-knee vari-mu compression paired with thick, distinct and colorful harmonic saturation makes the Weight Tank Compressor very unique. Unlike its cousin, the Locomotive Audio 14B, which buffs your sound to a glossy sheen, the Weight Tank Compressor offers darker tones while adding huge vintage heft to your audio. Features XLR input and output connections​ Stereo Link 1/4" TS jack on rear 6BC8 and 12AU7 tubes Stereo Link switch​ Hard-wire bypass switch​ Compression turned off with full counterclockwise attack position, switching to line amplifier​ 6BC8 balance adjustment on interior of unit​ Custom backlit Gain Reduction Meter​ Steel input, interstage and output transformers​ Hand-built in USA Heavy 16 gauge steel chassis​ 115v/230v AC mains option on rear​ 2-year warranty parts and labor