Bayview Pro Audio

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.

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.

Summit Audio MPE-200