Introducing the TD-1 TWIN DIRECT Recording Channel. TWIN DIRECT is a compact yet sophisticated analog recording front-end for electric guitars and basses, acoustic instrument transducers, keyboards, DAWs, and all MIDI systems. Add Millennia's acclaimed HV-3 microphone preamplifier and TD-1 becomes an uncompromised front-end for virtually any audio recording application. Some have called TD-1 a Mini-Origin.
Audio engineers no longer need to chose between tube front-end or solid state front-end. TWIN DIRECT's instrument input employs Twin Topology® ~ Millennia's innovative merging of vacuum tube and solid state circuit topologies. TWIN DIRECT offers a high voltage 100% vacuum tube instrument amplifier -or- transparent 100% discrete F.E.T. solid state instrument amplifier in the same indestructable military-grade chassis. Both topologies can be switch selected and musically tuned via three selectable input impedances (470K / 2M / 10M). Up to 65 dB of adjustable microphone and instrument gain is available via front-panel control.
A simultaneous pair of patented REAMP® outputs allow TD-1 to emulate both Les Paul and Strat pickups (Les Paul himself plays through a Millennia Origin). REAMP causes the guitar amplifier to think it's connected to a high impedance passive guitar pickup, instead of a very low impedance (and much too clean) active tape recorder or digital workstation output. Millennia's uncompromised DIT-01 mic-level DI output transformer (Frequency Response -3 dB @ 3 Hz & 300 kHz) is also included.
Recording directly from any guitar amplifier is now possible with Millennia's Speaker Soak[TM] technology. Simply connect any speaker output and start recording the authentic character of your guitar amplifier as it actually sounds at the speakers. An audiophile-grade headphone output with separate level control is also provided for pre-auditioning.
A fully sweepable NSEQ-style parametric equalizer (20 Hz - 25 kHz) provides an unlimited range of adjustable tonality. NSEQ is the same equalizer used by top mastering facilities around the globe. Ultra-transparent NSEQ bands are provided for high-resolution audio sculpting of instruments such as guitars, bass, and keyboards, or artistic and corrective work ~ adding "air" and "punch," removing "mud," and so forth ~ all with the smooth and artifact-free audio qualities that NSEQ is well known for.
- HV-3 DISCRETE HYBRID MICROPHONE & INSTRUMENT PREAMPLIFIER (+65 dB Gain)
- HIGH VOLTAGE 100% VACUUM TUBE INSTRUMENT INPUT + VARIABLE IMPEDANCE (470K to 10M)
- 100% DISCRETE SOLID-STATE INSTRUMENT INPUT + VARIABLE IMPEDANCE (470K to 10M)
- CLASS-A, 100% DISCRETE, DC-COUPLED LINE OUTPUT AMPLIFIER STAGE (-105 dB NOISE)
- NSEQ-STYLE FULLY PARAMETRIC DUAL BAND EQUALIZER (SWEEP 20 Hz - 25 kHz)
- MILLENNIA DIT-01 DI OUTPUT TRANSFORMER (-3 dB @ 3 Hz & 300 kHz)
- PATENTED REAMP® LES PAUL® & STRATOCASTER® GUITAR SIMULATION OUTPUTS (2)
- SPEAKER SOAK[TM] DIRECT GUITAR AMPLIFIER INPUT TECHNOLOGY
- INTERNAL 50V & 200V HIGH VOLTAGE AUDIO PATH RAILS (LESS THAN .0005% THD)
- AUDIOPHILE-GRADE 1/4" HEADPHONE OUTPUT WITH INDIVIDUAL LEVEL CONTROL
- INPUT / OUTPUT / POWER GROUND-LIFT SWITCHES ~ TOTAL HUM ELIMINATION
- INDESTRUCTABLE STEEL CHASSIS WITH (removable) LEATHER CARRYING HANDLE
- EFFORTLESS, LIFELIKE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT ALL DYNAMIC LEVELS (+32 dB OUTPUT)
- OVERSIZE RUBBER FEET (removable) ~ TAKES BIG ABUSE ON STAGE & STUDIO FLOOR
- BUILT-IN COUPLING HARDWARE FOR TD-1 STEREO PAIR IN 19" RACK
- WORLDWIDE INTERNAL TOROID POWER, SWITCHABLE 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 VAC
- GOLD CONNECTORS, GOLD TUBE SOCKETS, 100,000,000 CYCLE GOLD RELAYS
- SILVER / TEFLON POWER WIRING, NEGLEX OXYGEN-FREE AUDIO WIRING
- COMPONENTRY SOURCED FROM THE WORLD'S FINEST MANUFACTURERS
- GLOVE FITTED, PADDED CORDURA NYLON LOGO GIG BAG AVAILABLE
- CONSTRUCTED FOR VINTAGE LONGEVITY, COSMETICALLY APPEALING
Use as much or as little signal processing as you desire. TWIN DIRECT employs 100% discrete circuitry from input to output for critical sonic transparency and wide dynamic range. Switch in any number of additional processing features for enhanced utility and innovative functionality. Useful features such as polarity reversal (on all inputs), relay controlled -20 dB auto-balanced PAD (on all inputs), three ground lift switches + isolations (power / input / output), logic-controlled switch mutes, and worldwide internal toroidal power supply (user selectable 100V - 240V) provide enhanced versatility.
The TD-1 TWIN DIRECT has four available audio inputs:
Line Input (XLR)
HV-3 Mic Preamp Input (XLR)
DI Instrument Input (1/4")
Power Amplifier / Speaker Soak[TM] Input (1/4")
All inputs are followed by the NSEQ parametric equalizer. Numerous routing, output, and grounding options round out the TD-1, including nine simultaneous audio outputs and distribution points:
REAMP Stratocaster Guitar Simulation (1/4" phone)
REAMP Les Paul Guitar Simulation (1/4" phone)
Balanced Line Level Output (XLR)
Unbalanced Line Level Output (XLR)
Balanced Mic Level Output (XLR transformer-coupled)
Balanced Line Level Output (1/4" phone)
Unbalanced Line Level Output (1/4" phone)
Headphone Output (1/4" phone with gain control)
Direct "pass-through" Output (1/4" phone)
TWIN DIRECT remains absolutely faithful to Millennia's reputation for sonic accuracy and broad audio functionality ~ the consummate solution to virtually any front-end stage, broadcast, or recording studio application.
Today's recording path is changing rapidly. Quality professional recording products are major investments and must be carefully designed for longevity and non-obsolescence. With mastering-grade sonics and specifications, military-grade build quality, enormous versatility in one box, and a pedigree in the highest tradition of audio excellence, TWIN DIRECT is destined to remain contemporary well into the new millennium. Hence, Millennia Media.
- Platinum Cosmetic Finish
- HV-3 Microphone Preamplifier
| MINIMUM GAIN |
8.5 dB |
| MAXIMUM GAIN |
65 dB (*up to 85 dB on rqst) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (Active) +0 / -3 dB |
sub 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz (varies with topology) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE, DIT-01 TRANSFORMER |
sub 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz (+/- 3 dB) |
| NOISE @ 60 dB Gain, Mic Input |
-129 dB EIN, common inputs |
| NOISE @ 10 dB Gain, Line Input |
-105 dBu |
| NOISE @ 10 dB Gain, DI Input |
-90 dBu (s/s) |
| TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION + NOISE, 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth,
+27 dBu Out |
< .001%, Typ. < .0005%
(< 5 PPM) |
| INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (50 Hz & 7 kHz) 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out |
< .0009% Typ. |
| PHASE RESPONSE 35 dB Gain, 50 Hz - 20 kHz bandwdth, +27 dBu Out |
< Less than 5 degrees deviation |
| COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO 35 dB Gain, 10 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 100
mV C.M. |
> 60 dB, Typ. > 80 dB |
| SLEW RATE DI INPUT, 35 dB Gain, +27 dBu Out |
Minimum 40 Volts per microsecond |
| MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL, MIC |
+23 dBu unpadded |
| MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL, LINE |
+23 dBu unpadded (+43 dBu with pad = 110 Volts RMS or 300 Volts Peak to Peak) |
| MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL, TUBE DI |
+18 dBu unpadded (+25 dBu with pad = 14 Volts RMS or 39 Volts Peak to Peak) |
| MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL, FET DI |
+18 dBu unpadded (+26 dBu with pad = 15.5 Volts RMS or 44 Volts Peak to Peak) |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL, ACTIVE BALANCED |
+32 dBu |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL, ACTIVE UNBALANCED |
+26 dBu |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL, DIT-01 TRANSFORMER |
Nominal Mic Level |
| PHANTOM INPUT IMPEDANCE @ 20 Hz |
6,700 Ohms |
| PHANTOM INPUT IMPEDANCE @ 20 kHz |
6,800 Ohms |
| LINE INPUT IMPEDANCE, NOMINAL |
6,900 Ohms |
| DI INPUT IMPEDANCE, NOMINAL |
Switch Selectable @ 470K, 2M, and 10M |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE, ACTIVE BALANCED |
24.3 ohms (x2) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE, ACTIVE UNBALANCED |
49.9 ohms |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE, DIT-01 TRANSFORMER |
150 ohms |
| PHANTOM POWERING |
+48 VDC, +/- 2 VDC |
| EQUALIZER MAXIMUM BOOST & CUT |
+/- 15 dB (21 Step Detent) |
| EQUALIZER "Q" ADJUSTMENT RANGE |
Q = 0.4 to 4.0, sweepable |
| EQUALIZER LF SWEEP FREQUENCIES |
20 Hz to 220 Hz ~or~ 200 Hz to 2.2 kHz (Switch Selectable) |
| EQUALIZER HF SWEEP FREQUENCIES |
250 Hz to 2.5 kHz ~or~ 2.5 kHz to 25 kHz (Switch Selectable) |
| BYPASS SELECTION SWITCH FOR EACH E.Q. BAND? |
YES |
| PARAMETRIC E.Q. IN / OUT SWITCH? |
YES |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
100 to 240 VAC, User Selectable (50-60 Hz), 40W nominal |
| DIMENSIONS |
8.5" W x 13" D x 3.5" H (21.6 cm W x 33 cm D x 8.9 cm H) |
| WEIGHT |
15 Pounds (6.8 kg) |
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