A professional dual-channel microphone preamp and signal processor, the TC Electronic Gold Channel delivers pristine sound quality with extensive digital control, EQ, dynamics, and A/D conversion, making it a powerful front-end for studio and live applications.
Type
Dual-Channel Mic Preamp and Signal Processor
Model
Gold Channel
Manufacturer
TC Electronic
Country of Manufacture
Denmark
Year of Introduction
Late 1990s
Controls
Front panel with rotary encoder and LCD screen
Per-channel control over:
– Mic gain
– EQ (parametric)
– Compression
– Limiting
– Expansion
– De-essing
– Gate
– Delay
Soft-knee and hard-knee dynamics settings
Store/Recall presets
Input
2× XLR mic/line inputs (with 48V phantom power)
2× 1/4" TRS line inputs
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital inputs
Word clock input
Output
2× XLR balanced line outputs
2× 1/4" TRS outputs
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs
Headphone output
Power Supply
Internal AC power
Notable Features
High-end mic preamps with ultra-low noise and wide headroom
Integrated A/D conversion with digital output options
Full dynamics section with precise control and recallable settings
Graphic and parametric EQ per channel
Expandable via digital I/O for studio integration
Designed for mastering, broadcast, and critical recording applications
Praised for transparent tone and flexible signal path management