{"product_id":"metric-halo-uln2-audio-converter-and-firewire-audio-interface-with-jensen-option","title":"Metric Halo ULN2 Audio Converter and Firewire Audio Interface (with Jensen Option)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ULN-2 Expanded is a portable, high–quality, modular FireWire–based multi-format audio converter, interface, and processor for professional audio applications. The ULN-2 is equipped with two balanced analog inputs on Neutrik™ combo connectors, two channels of Digital I\/O (AES\/EBU and S\/PDIF), eight channels of ADAT optical I\/O with switchable TOSLINK support, two balanced analog outputs (1\/4 TRS), two balanced monitor outputs for connecting directly to power amps and self powered monitors, as well as wordclock in\/out and 2 IEEE 1394 FireWire connectors that support 400 Mbs operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Mic\/Line\/Instrument analog inputs on Neutrik Combo connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced TRS analog sends and returns for analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 analog outputs on balanced TRS connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24bit\/96k converters on all channels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadphone amp with front panel volume knob\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced stereo master control room monitor output with front panel volume control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES-S\/PDIF Digital I\/O with selectable SRC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 channels all new ADAT I\/O with switchable TOSLINK support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ev.5 Configurable mixer for near-zero latency mixing and routing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetric Halo’s unique instantiable +DSP processing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4-pin XLR power port for compatibility with most location battery systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10 front panel preset system\/routing memories for stand-alone operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFireWire Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact, light, and bus-powerable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal recall with MIO Console\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOS X drivers with multi-box support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince its release in 2002, the ULN-2 has enjoyed a legendary reputation for its pristine, wire-like gain, and has established itself as one of the best values in the professional audio industry.The ULN-2 possesses virtually every characteristic that is coveted in a Mic Preamp: exceptionally low noise at all gains, exceptionally high gain, excellent common mode and RFI rejection, incredibly flat frequency response, and ultra-low distortion. It simply increases the level of what you put into it without having to consider the nature of the source: Dynamic Mics, Phantom Powered Mics, Ribbon Mics, Instrument or line level signals are all handled with equal ease and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo why change it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ULN-2 is an incredibly good Mic Pre, but sometimes you want something that isn’t quite \"so pristine\". It is well known that a certain amount of low-order harmonic distortion has a way of adding “depth” and “sheen” to everything — which explains the high regard for classic transformer coupled preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnter the Jensen Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With the transformer option installed, the ULN-2 acquires that classic character. A few years ago, we fitted a prototype ULN-2 with a pair Jensen JT16-A's just for fun. We found that there were some very nice benefits to transformer coupling the input stage of the ULN-2. The Transformers impart a more \"glossy\", \"smoothed\" sound than the capacitively coupled ULN-2, which simply faithfully passes the source. Sonically, it's kind of like the difference between images shot on film and images shot in HD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy complete isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A second benefit is that the transformer completely electrically isolates the preamp from the source – raising the common mode rejection above its already excellent performance, and providing a measure of confidence when dealing with the unknowns of location sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metric Halo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48411882836,"sku":"260472","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sg-2111.myshopify.com\/products\/metric-halo-uln2-audio-converter-and-firewire-audio-interface-with-jensen-option","provider":"SG_2111","version":"1.0","type":"link"}