Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Channel Strip Microphone Preamplifier

The Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Channel Strip Microphone Preamplifier is a single channel, microphone/preamp/channel strip with 4 discrete sections. The microphone preamp is complimented by a semi-parametric 3-band EQ, a compressor section and a Db2 output section containing multiple gain stages for overdriving the vacuum tube or discrete transistor amplifiers.

All for one, one for all

Everest is a state of the art channel strip comprised of four completely independent modules, each with its own fully balanced input and output, and the ability to effortlessly route and reroute each module internally entirely in the analog domain.

TouchPatch and go

With the TouchPatch routing system you're in control of your signal path quickly and efficiently. With just the push of a button, you can easily route any combination of the ECS-410 internal modules.

Take the direct route

Each section has its own I/O (and in some cases, multiple I/O), so each one can be wired into your patch bay for individual use. Any section not routed internally is ready to be used on its own as if it were a completely independent piece of gear and all six of Everest’s outputs are always on and available, allowing for all sorts of creative routing and patching options.

Key Features

• Single Channel
• Tube/Solid State Preamp
• Phantom Power
• High-Pass Filter
• Polarity Reverse
• 20dB Pad
• Passive EQ
• Dual Mode Dynamics
• DriveBus Output
• TouchPatch Routing

Technical Specs

Number of Channels

Single

Inputs

1 x XLR Microphone

1 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument (front panel)

1 x 1/4" TRS phone Microphone Insert

1 x XLR Dynamics

1 x 1/4" TRS phone Dynamics Insert

1 x XLR EQ

1 x XLR DriveBus

Outputs

1 x XLR Line +4dBu

1 x 1/4" TRS phone Line -10dBV

1 x XLR Dynamics

1 x XLR EQ

1 x XLR DriveBus +4dBu

1 x 1/4" TRS DriveBus -10dBV

1 x 1/4" TS phone Stereo Link

Frequency Response

5Hz to 100kHz, +/-0.5dB

THD + N

0.009% (A-weighted), 0.025% (unweighted)

Gain Range

+60dB (plus 20dB when routed through the Db2 drive bus output)

Maximum Output

+25dB

Input Impedance

2kΩ

Phantom Power

+48VDC

Threshold Range

Variable

Ratio

Classic or Tight

Attack Time

4mS to 100mS, variable

Release Time

50mS to 1S

Sidechain

Yes

Filter Type

Low- and High-Band: Peak or Shelf (switchable)

Mid-Band: Peak

Frequency Bands

Low Band:

33Hz, 60Hz, 100Hz, 150Hz, 270Hz and 390Hz

Mid Band:

560Hz, 630Hz, 1kHz, 1.6kHz, 2.5kHz and 39.3kHz

High Band:

5kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz and 18kHz

Bandwidth

Low Band:

Shelf 6dB/octave, Peaking bandwidth 2 octaves

Mid Band

Peaking bandwidth 2 octaves

High Band

Shelf 6dB/octave, Peaking bandwidth 2 octaves

Range (Boost/Cut)

+/-12dB

Power Requirements

100~240VAC, 50/60Hz (different fuse required for 100V, 115V and 240V)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

19 x 17 x 3.5" (483 x 432 x 89mm)

Weight

26 lbs. (11.8kg)

Specialties

10 segment LED for displaying gain reduction