The MK2-T employs 12 AX 7 LPS-tubes for the mid-hi processing and in the Stereo Expander circuitry, where the summed signal is processed.Coil filtering stages complement ideally the vintage tube sound characterisitcs.

Great emphasis was laid on a harmonic tuning of the control parameters for high precision processings.
The MK2-T fits into the range of Vitalizer products between the standard Stereo Vitalizer MK2 and the high-end mastering version, the Tube Vitalizer.

One of the two 12 AX 7 LPS-double triode tubes is used within the Mid-Hi Tune filter and gives the mid frequencies even more accurate transparency with a soft, unobtrusive sound. The second tube is used within the Stereo Expander. The stereo image not only gains more width but also more depth, transparency and clarity because of the pleasant tube harmonics.

The treble range is reworked with Coil filtering stages which focus on achieving a smooth, silky sound pattern. High frequencies are livened up extremely noiseless without them sounding hard or aggressive.

As with all Vitalizer models you can choose between a dry, percussive bass (Tight) or a punchy, soft and very deep sound character (Soft). The bass is accentuated without any risk of emphasising the lower mid frequencies unnaturally. An easy to use compressor complements the bass section allowing the correction of level change due to bass processing.

The Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T is especially designed to serve the needs in recording, mastering, cutting and post production work. Used on complete mixes or being inserted into the subgroups to treat specific parts of the mix, the Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T will perform the same task as those esoteric and costly equalisers often used for audio sweetening but with far greater tonal flexibility and at a much lower cost.

Specfications

Input & Output

• Instrumentation amplifier, electronically balanced (differential), transformerless
• Nominal input level: +6 dB
• Input impedance: 22 kOhms
• Output impedance: < 600 Ohms
• Max. input level: +20 dBu
• Max. output level: +20 dBu
• Minimum load ohms: 600 Ohms
• Relay Hard Bypass
• Power Fail Safety

Measurements

• Frequency response: 20 Hz-100 kHz (100 kHz = -3 dB)
• EQ frequency range: 20 Hz-22 kHz
• CCMR (common mode rejection): > -80 dBu @1 kHz
• THD & N: 0,01855% @ 1 kHz
• S/N CCIR 468-3: - 85 dBu
• S/N A-weighted: - 99 dBu

Power Supply

• Torroidal transformer:.15 VA
• Fuse: 315 mA (slow blow)
• Ground-Lift switch
• Voltage selector

Dimensions

• Housing: Standard EIA 19"/1U, 482 x 44 x 237 mm
• Weight: 3,4 kg