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Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition

Item ID: VT737SPbk

Tube Microphone / Instrument Preamplifier, Opto-compressor, and Sweep Equalizer — Black Panel Anniversary Edition

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Celebrate 10 Years of a Great Channel Strip in Distinctive Style!

The Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition tube channel strip celebrates a decade of one of an incredible unit by giving it the black panel treatment! The VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition features a distinctive black front panel, as well as contrasting blue button LEDs. This 2-rackspace EQ/compressor combo brings a new standard to high-end audio, taking your sound to places you never thought possible and giving you precise creative control. Add excitement to your tracks and class to your rack with the VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition!

Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition Tube Channel Strip at a Glance:
  • Class A preamp design with three input selections
  • Opto-compressor with minimum signal path
  • Sweepable EQ and hardwired bypass

Class A preamp design with three input selections
The VT-737sp has three input selections: First, it features a higher-performance microphone input transformer with 48-volt phantom selection. Second, the VT-737sp offers an instrument DI high-source input with a jack located on front panel. Finally, the VT-737sp includes a balanced line input with discrete high-level Class A circuitry. The Class A preamplifier utilizes two cascaded, dual vacuum tube triodes configured with minimum negative feedback. A high-gain switch boosts the overall gain of the preamplifier. The four high-quality tubes are configured as singled-ended anode coupled followers. A passive/variable high-pass filter and hardwired relay bypass completes the VT-737sp's input signal conditioning. A phase reverse relay is available on all three inputs.

Opto-compressor with minimum signal path
The VT-737sp's opto-compressor features a minimum signal path design with twin Class A vacuum tube triodes for gain matching. The optical attenuator acts as a simple passive level controller. Full dynamic control from soft compression to hard- knee limiting can be achieved with threshold, ratio-compression, attack and release controls plus gain reduction selection on the large VU meter. Special spectral control including de-ess is available with the dual sweep mid EQ to side-chain switch. The VT-737sp's EQ section can be flipped pre or post the opto-compressor via a front-panel switch for alternate effects and tone shaping. Two VT-737sps can be linked via a rear panel link cable for stereo tracking. The compressor bypass is a sealed silver relay for the most direct signal path.

Sweepable EQ and hardwired bypass
The VT-737sp equalizer utilizes 100% discrete, Class A-high-voltage transistors for optimum sonic performance. The high- and low-frequency bands provide the smooth characteristics of an all passive design, while the dual mid bands include variable frequency and switched Q-width selection. The enhanced range of the VT-737sp's mid bands is extended into the high and low bands by the use of X10 frequency multipliers. The bypass switch incorporates a sealed silver relay for the most direct signal path. When the EQ to sidechain is engaged, the high-low EQ remains in the audio path for "tone enhancement." The output level control provides a variable control of the overall signal path. The output amplifier utilizes another dual triode vacuum tube driving a 100% discrete, Class A, high-current, balanced and DC coupled low noise output amplifier.


Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition Tube Channel Strip Features:
  • Vacuum tube and discrete design
  • Special black front panel and blue button LEDs
  • Ideal for DAW and digital recording
  • Wide range of tube tone and control
  • Excellent value for performance
  • Rugged Avalon construction

The Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition breathes new life into your tracks!

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Specification Detail
Preamp Type Tube
Number of Channels 1
Frequency Response 10Hz-120kHz
Phantom Power Yes
EQ Yes
Compressor Yes
Other Processing No Other Processing
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR (Mic), 1 x XLR (Line), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
Analog Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other I/O No Other I/O
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 2U
Height 3.5"
Depth 12"
Width 19"
Weight 22 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number VT-737SPblack

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based on 4 reviews

Can't go wrong

by Rob from Bolingbrook, IL
December 31, 2011
Music Background: Engineer, Artist
Great amp. Great eq. Great look. The Avalon has added those "famous" tones I hear on the top 40 billboards to my studio. Deff a studio staple that will get much use. The anniversary edition finish is ... read more [+]sexy too!! close [-]

Avalon VT737SP

by Werner Beukes from South Africa
December 8, 2009
Music Background: Producer, Pro musician.
As a Producer, I need the warmest, and best tones I can come across. The sonical elemants of this piece of gear is mind blowing. The Avalon VT737SP is on top of my gear list! Get this unit and hear yo... read more [+]ur sound come alive!

Thanks to Sweetwater's GREAT deals, you can aford gear like this! close [-]

Yes!

by NES ONE from Bay Area, Ca
November 14, 2008
Music Background: MC//PRODUCER//SOUND DESIGN
This piece of gear is already a studio staple (especially for hip hop), but this is more than a paint job! The pictures here do not do this thing justice. I was blown away by the new finish when I saw... read more [+] it at AES. If you were thinking about Avalon, this is where it's at. Style and substance. close [-]

Great sounding piece

by Steven from Smiths, AL
April 12, 2012
Music Background: Recording/mix engineer
This is a great strip for clean or acoustic instruments. I didn't give it the full five stars because I'm not the biggest fan of the compressor and the EQ is the not most musical I've ever experienced... read more [+]. But that's not to say that either are below average! Everything on this strip is quality. I'd highly recommend it. close [-]

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Mike Conyers
The Avalon! It's simply impossible to go wrong with this piece; I've used it for hip-hop vocals, acoustic guitar, rock singing, and more! This is a channel strip that will never fall out of use in your studio, I guarantee it!

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