TL Audio Fat Track Complete Solution for Tracking, Summing + Monitoring

TLAUDIO 23-71027 Details ^top

The Fat Track Tube Production Suite is a complete solution for tracking, summing and monitoring!

Designed to be the centrepiece of any home, project or semi-professional studio, it combines some of the best-loved features of TL Audio products into one compact unit, adding warmth and sonic pleasure to all recordings and mixes!

Use the Fat Track to capture your recordings with premium TL Audio tube preamps and 3 band swept EQ, or use for mix down and summing with up to 4 stereo and 2 mono returns.

Fully featured master and monitor section with alternative loudspeaker mode, 2 headphone outputs with level control, effects return, balanced insert on stereo bus and channels, tape out, and I/O switchable between +4 / -10.

All connectors are handily placed at the rear top of the unit for quick, easy cable changes and the unit can also be fitted with the TL Audio DO-8 ADAT interface for easy digital connectivity.

Designed for the producer, musician, singer/songwriter, engineer or general enthusiast, this product caters for every requirement, is easy to use and produces fantastic, professional results.

TL Audio Fat Track - Tube Production Suite

Main Features

Mic, Line and Instrument inputs
3 band swept EQ on input channels
2 tube stages
Balanced insert points on channels and master
Effects send / return
Phantom power, 30db pad, phase reverse.
4 stereo returns (DAW / tape returns) switchable +4 / -10
2 Headphone outputs with independent level control
Alternative loudspeaker mode
Main volume large knob control
Balanced I/O +4 / -10
Compatible with DO-8 ADAT interface
Dimensions:
Width = 383mm
Depth Top Plate = 280mm
Depth Side = 300mm (+ Transformer at Rear = 45mm)
Height Back = 143mm
Height Front = 83mm (+ Feet = 10mm)

TLAUDIO 23-71027 Specs ^top

2 Input Channels (figures quoted to Direct Outputs with Fader at maximum):
Line Input: Balanced, via 3 pin TRS jack.
Nominal Level +4dBu, Gain range +/-20dB.
Frequency Response 10Hz to 40KHz, +/-0.4dB.
Maximum Input Level +22dBu.
Noise -83dBu unweighted, 22Hz to 22KHz.
Mic Input: Balanced, via 3 pin XLR.
Gain range +16dB to +60dB (-14dB to +30dB with pad).
Input Noise (EIN) -127dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz @ 60dB gain, 150R.
Frequency Response 10Hz to 40KHz, +/-0.5dB, @ 40dB gain.
Maximum Input Level +6dBu (+36dBu with pad).
Switchable 48V Phantom Power.
Instrument Input: Unbalanced 0.25” jack.
Nominal input -16dBu, Gain range +/-20dB.
Maximum Input Level +8dBu.
Frequency Response 10Hz to 40KHz, +/-0.5dB.
Noise -83dBu unweighted, 22Hz to 22KHz.
Direct Output: Post EQ and Fader, Pre Mute Switch.
Balanced, via 3 pin TRS jack.
Nominal Level +4dBu.
Maximum Level +22dBu.
All Inputs: Phase Reverse Switch.
Switchable High Pass Filter, -3dB @ 90Hz, 2nd order.
Equaliser: “High” +/-15dB @ 10KHz.
“Mid” +/-15dB, swept 150Hz to 7KHz, Q =0.7.
“Low”+/-15dB @ 80Hz.
Tube Stage: Pre EQ.
Drive LED: Variable intensity, from 0dBu to +12dBu, indicating increasing
Tube drive. Distortion is predominately 2nd Harmonic, increasing
with Drive LED from 0.5% to 3% (typical).
Peak LED: Illuminates at +19dBu.
Multiple point monitoring at Input stage and post EQ.
Insertion Point: Post EQ, Pre Fader.
Semi-balanced Send, balanced Return, on separate 3 pin TRS jacks.
Bypass switch.
Nominal Level -2.7dBu.
FX Send: Post EQ, Fader and Mute switch.
Variable send level.

Routing: To Main L+R stereo mix, via pan pot (-3dB at centre) and mute
switch.
Four 2-Track Returns:
Fader: Rotary, 0dB maximum gain.
Inputs: Balanced, via 3 pin TRS jacks.
Nominal Level individually switchable +4dBu/-10dBu.
Maximum Input Level +22dBu.
Routing: To Main L+R stereo mix, via Fader and routing switch.
Main Outputs:
Fader: Rotary, +10dB maximum gain.
Tube Stage: Post Mix Amps.
XLR Outputs: Balanced, nominal level +4dBu.
Maximum level +26dBu.
Noise, all faders @ 0dB, -80dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz.
Noise, Main Fader @ minimum, -95dBu, 22Hz to 22KHz.
Jack Outputs: Unbalanced, nominal level -10dBu.
Tape Output: Combined TRS jack, nominal level -16dBu.
Inserion Point: Pre Fader.
Semi-balanced Send, balanced Return, on separate 3 pin TRS jacks.
Bypass switch.
Nominal Level -2.7dBu.
FX Send:
Output: Mono, semi-balanced, via 3 pin TRS jack.
Nominal level -6dBu.
Noise -87dBu, channel sends @ maximum.
Noise -100dBu, channel sends @ minimum.
FX Returns:
Inputs: Stereo, Right Input normalled to Left Input for Mono compatibity.
Balanced, via 3 pin TRS jacks.
Nominal level +4dBu.
Maximum Input Level +22dBu.
Monitoring:
Source: Normally follows Main Output, overridden by 2-Track AFL
selection.
Level controlled by large diameter knob.
Main / Alt LS switch.
LS Mute switch.
LS Outputs: Main and Alt LS, balanced on 3 pin TRS jacks.
Nominal Level +4dBu.
Maximum Level +26dBu.
Noise -80dBu, all faders @ 0dB.
Noise -100dBu, Monitor Fader @ minimum or LS muted.
Phones Outputs: 2 stereo outputs, with separate level controls.
Phones 1 follow Monitor selection, for Engineer/Producer.
Phones 2 follow Main Output at all times, for Artist.
3 pin TRS jacks.
Minimum Impedance 32 ohms.
Digital I/O: Optional DO-8/Firewire cards available, to fit slot on rear panel.
Dimensions: 381mm W x 330mm D x 150mm H. (15” x 13” x 6” approx).
Power Requirements:
Voltage: 230V 50Hz or 115V 60Hz, internally wired.
Consumption: 37VA, without digital I/O.
41VA, with DO-8 option fitted.
Notes:
Semi-balanced outputs on 3 pin TRS jacks are wired as:

Tip = Signal +, Ring = Signal 0V Ref, Sleeve = GND.
Following equipment should be wired as:
Tip = Signal +, Ring = Signal -, Sleeve = GND (balanced),
or:
Tip = Signal +, Ring = no connection, Sleeve = GND (unbalanced).


These specifications are typical figures, subject to normal production tolerances. They do not represent guaranteed limits for any particular piece of equipment. Specifications are subject to change without notice.