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"I love the sound - it's a bit of a vague description but I would say it has that certain 'magic' quality." ......Andrew The MPE-200 is the first product in the Element 78 line of Class A solid state signal processing units from Summit Audio. The MPE-200 features two channels of microphone preamp and two channels of parametric EQ, all discrete class A transformer coupled, designed by Summit Audio with Mr. Rupert Neve. Add to the incredible sound of these preamps and EQ's the versatility, precision, and control of a digital interface, and the vision of Element 78 is realized: a no-compromise analog signal path combined with an easy-to-use and powerful digital front-end. Features include 25 on-board presets for instant recall and reset capabilities, full MIDI support for storage of settings and automation, two world-class microphone preamps, two four band parametric equalizers (preamps and EQ can be used separately or routed together internally), two filters per preamp (high and/or low pass, stackable for 24 dB/ octave rolloff), 48 volt phantom power, phase reversal, analog fading and more. Key Features: • Two Channels • Virtually No High Order Harmonics • High Performance Microphone Amplifiers with Dual Range HP/LP Filter Section • Store and Reset, Copy and Remote Control • Coarse and Fine Gain Control for Each Section • MIDI Controllable • Instrumentation Type Input Amplifiers • Twenty-Five User Definable Memories • Independent Four Band Classic Equalizer • Floating and Balanced Output Transformers • Massive Dynamic Range • Traditional Analog Type Controls and Readouts for Ease of Operation Winner of MIX Magazine's prestigious TEC Award (pictured) Summit MPE-200 Specifications SIZE: 2u Rack Space, 14" Depth Behind Panel     POWER: 80 Watts, Selectable Power Supply (100 to 240 Volts, 50 Or 60Hz)     MICROPHONE PATH:   Input Impedance for Minimal Microphone Loading: 10,000 Ohms Low Noise Phantom Supply for Capacitor Microphones: 48 Volts Coarse Stepped Gain Control, 4.0 dB Steps: 17 Positions: Unity To 64 dB Fine Stepped Gain Control, 4.0 dB Steps: 17 Positions: +/-4 dB, Center 0 Factory Output Levels Set for Maximum Dynamic Range and S/N: +20 dBu. Balanced and Floating(1) Frequency Response (Filters Out): -0.5 dB 10 Hz - 100 kHz Equivalent Input Noise at 60 dB Gain: -128 dBu, Term. 150 Ohms Output Noise at Unity Gain (Filters Out): Less Than -105 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise, at 8dB Gain, +20 dBu Output Level: Traditional Analog Type Controls and Readouts for Ease of Operation     FILTERS:   High Pass: 17 Steps 20-320 Hz 12 dB/Octave Low Pass: 17 Steps 4.0-30 kHz 12 dB/Octave (Filters May Be Stacked to Provide a Single or HPF or LPF at 24 dB/Octave)     EQUALIZER PATH:   Line Bridging Input Impedance: 10,000 Ohms Frequency Response (EQ and Filters Out): -0.5 dB 10 Hz-100 kHz Output Noise at Unity Gain (EQ and Filters In and Set Flat): Less Than -100 dBu Factory Output Levels Set for Maximum Dynamic Range and S/N: +20 dBu. Balanced and Floating(1) Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise at Unity Gain +20 dBu Output Level (Filters In and Set Flat): Below 0.003%, 20 Hz - 20 Khz     LOW MID AND HIGH MID FREQUENCY EQ:   Level: 17 Steps at 2.0 dB/Step (+/-16 dB Center 0) Fine Gain Zoom: Expands Increments to -0.50 dB Q Control: 0.6 - 2.0 LMF Frequencies, 17 Steps: 100 Hz - 1.0 kHz HMF Frequencies, 17 Steps: 500 Hz - 5.0 kHz     Shipping weight: 27 lbs. Specifications subject to change wihout notice.