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In 1987, Steve Firlotte established Inward Connections, bringing years of experience to the marketplace by designing his own line of audio products aimed at the discriminating audio professional. His initial offering was the Vac Rac modular tube audio system which set the pace for products to come, including the DMS Discreet Monitoring System – the first control room monitor module redesigned to fit into a 19" rack space. The Vac Rac modular system was the result of the collaboration between Firlotte and renowned audio designers Steve Barker and John Hall. Hall is the 2006 recipient of the AES Silver Medal Award for his outstanding achievement in the field of audio engineering and his SPA690 Discreet Class A Amp Block is used exclusively in Inward Connections products. In addition to products for Inward Connections, Firlotte also creates an array of custom items such as mic preamps, equalizers, rack mixers and mixing consoles for musicians and audio engineers, as well as an exclusive product line for Vintage King, including the acclaimed MPD500 mic pre, OPT1A 500-Series limiter and much more.

Using the legendary SPA690 discrete amp blocks, the Inward Connections OPT1A
has the exact same Optocell gain reduction circuitry as the revered
TSL-3 Vac-Rac tube limiter in a solid state 500 series format. Fully
transformer balanced input and output, along with an all discrete
design insure the sort of top quality audio you would expect from
Inward Connections. 
Features include 

<ul><li>Gain reduction control</li><li>Zero adjust trim</li><li>Output level control</li><li>Hi-Pass filter: 250Hz for detector circuit </li><li>Bypass switch</li><li>LED lighted VU meter</li><li>VU meter output/reduction switch</li><li>Link switch</li><li>SPA690 all discrete legendary amp blocks</li><li>Optocell reduction circuitry identical to TSL-3 Tube Limiter</li><li>Balance input and output transformers</li><li>Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically</li></ul>
Specifications 
<ul><li>Gain Reduction up to 40dB</li><li>Input Impedance >100K ohms balance</li><li>Output Impedance 600 ohms balance</li><li>Frequency Response +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz</li><li>Output Signal to Noise -95dB or greater</li><li>THD + Noise .01%@1KHz/+4dBu</li><li>Reserve Makeup Gain +15dB</li></ul>

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500 Series Limiter

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The Inward Connections MPD500 is a full-featured discrete microphone preamp with DI from the manufacturer of the famed VAC-Rac stereo tube limiter. Using the all-discrete SPA-690 Op-Amp, this design gives a very high-bandwidth and musical tone without a trace of sterility. Features include balanced input and output transformers, output level rotary control and 3 hi-pass filter selectable switches at 70Hz, 100Hz and 200Hz. The MPD500 has a +48VDC phantom power switch, phase reverse switch and –20dB pad switch and 12-position rotary trim adjustable at 5dB per step within the 25dB to 80dB selectable range. Also featuring a Hi-Z low level line input 1/4” phone jack for guitars, keyboards and low level instruments, the Inward Connections MPD500 fits standard 500 series’ slot configurations both mechanically and electronically. Specifications 
<ul>
 <li>Input Impedance
 <ul>
 <li>Mic Input: Transformer balanced, 200 ohm nominal input impedance source. Actual impedance 1200 ohms broad band</li>
 <li>Hi-Z Input: >100K</li>
 </ul>
 </li>

<li>Output Impedance: 600 ohms nominal transformer balanced output</li>
<li>Frequency Response: +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz</li>
<li>Equivalent Input Noise: -126dBm</li><li>Output Signal to Noise: -95dB</li>
<li>THD + Noise: +4dBu@1KHz: .015% (20Hz to 20KHz)</li>
<li>Maximum Output Level: +21dBm</li>
</ul>

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Discrete 500 Series Microphone Preamp w/DI
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The Inward Connections VC500 is a VCA compressor for the 500 format and it raises the bar! Master Craftsman Steve Firlotte did not disappoint with the VC500, utilizing the famed SPA690 op-amp with Military Spec construction.  The VC500  module is refined enough for mastering or mix buss use, but rocks enough to replace a dbx 160VU on bass or snare, bring out harmonics and air on an acoustic guitar or pump some room mics for a levee breaks effect. The VC500 can do it all. Inward Connections VC500 Features <ul><li>SPA690 all discrete legendary amp blocks</li><li>Differential balance input transformerless</li><li>Balance output transformer</li><li>Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically</li><li>Gain Makeup Control +/- 16dB attenuation</li><li>Threshold Control -40dB to +22dB. This allows for low level compression to high level limiting</li><li>Ratio Control ranges from 2:1 to 30:1 to infinity</li><li>Attack Control ranges from .2 milliseconds to 20 milliseconds</li><li>Release Control ranges from .1 seconds to 3 seconds</li><li>Gain Reduction Meter: 10-segment LED meter bar that ranges from -2dB to -20dB</li><li>Hi-Pass Filter: 250Hz for detector circuit only</li><li>Stereo Link Switch allows module detector circuit to be tied to adjacent compressor module. Both link switches have to be in the “UP” position</li><li>Bypass Switch controls a bypass relay</li></ul>Specifications <ul><li>Input Impedance: 20K ohms balance</li><li>Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance</li><li>Frequency Response: +/- 0.2dB@10Hz to 100KHz</li><li>Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater</li><li>THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu</li><li>Distortion: .01% THD, +4dBu@1KHz</li></ul>

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Discrete VCA 500 Series Compressor
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Inward Connections EQP2 is a versatile fully parametric 2-band equalizer utilizing the legendary SPA690 discrete amp blocks. Capable of 20db of boost/cut per band, this all discrete design will offer smooth equalization from subtle to extreme.
 
Features include:
<ul>
<li>Low band frequency range 35Hz to 1KHz
</li><li>High band frequency range 560Hz to 16KHz
</li><li>Maximum boost/cut +/- 20dB
</li><li>Range of bandwidth adjustment 0.16 to 2.0 octave
</li><li>Bypass switch
</li><li>SPA690 all discrete legendary amp blocks
</li><li>Differential balance input transformer less
</li><li>Balance output transformer
</li><li>Fits standard 500 series slot configuration
mechanically and electrically
</li></ul>
Specifications:
<ul>
<li>Input Impedance >20K ohms balance
</li><li>Output Impedance 600 ohms balance
</li><li>Frequency Response +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz
</li><li>Output Signal to Noise -95dB or greater
</li><li>THD + Noise .01%@1KHz/+4dBu</li></ul>
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2-Band Parametric 500 Series Equalizer
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Inward Connections DEQ-1. Very wide and high-bandwidth sound allows this EQ to shine in any application. Recallable settings allow for ease of use and precise stereo imaging for mastering applications. Six bands allows one to pinpoint every important frequency in the audible band. Built using proprietary op-amps that lend the unit a subtle and interesting color while remaining accurate and true to the source. Very musical and sweet sounding.
Features per channel
Lo-Band Shelving • frequency range:  15Hz to 500Hz • + 12dB level control • individual ON switch
Lo-Band • frequency range:  20Hz to 500Hz • + 12dB level control • individual ON switch • band width control • peaking and shelving switch
Mid Lo-Band • frequency range:  80Hz to 2KHz • + 12dB level control • individual ON switch • band width control Mid Hi-Band • frequency range:  300Hz to 7KHz • + 12dB level control • individual ON switch • band width control
Hi-Band • frequency range:  1KHz to 20KHz • + 12dB level control • individual ON switch • band width control • peaking and shelving switch
 Hi-Band Shelving • frequency range:  1KHz to 20KHz • + 12dB level control • hi-shelf ON switch Master EQ OFF/ON for all 6 Bands

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Add warmth and euphonic tube character to your tracks with the venerable Inward Connections Vac Rac TSL-3. Famous amongst professionals for making a vocal sit in a mix without the need for vocal rides, it imparts a wonderful character without sounding "tubby." The elegant way in which it controls transients makes it a must have in the studio for vocals, bass, and buss duties. Features per channel: 
<ul>
<li>Gain make-up level 
</li><li>Gain reduction control 
</li><li>Bypass switch 
</li><li>Output/Gain reduction switch mode 
</li><li>Zero adjust trim</li><li>Master Link Switch </li><li>Large 3"x3" VU meter 
</li><li>Illuminated VU meters
 </li><li>Tubes used in both input channels: Input stage - 6072A, Output stage - 12BH7A 
</li><li>Power Supply: Pure Class A high voltage tube design using 6BM8 
</li><li>Unit dimensions: 3 rack space. 5.25" Height, 19" Width, 11.5" Depth 
</li><li>Rugged steel chassis design 
</li><li>Classic vintage look</li></ul>
Specifications:<ul>
<li>Gain Reduction: up to 40db
</li><li>Input Impedance: >100k ohms
</li><li>Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB @ 20Hz to 20KHz
</li><li>Output Signal to Noise Ratio: -85dB
</li><li>THD + Noise:<ul>
<li>.015% @ 20Hz (0dB ref.)
</li><li>.085% @ 20KHz (0dB ref.)
</li><li>.15% @ 20Hz to 20KHz (+30dB ref.)
</li></ul>
</li><li>Maximum Input Level: +20dB
</li><li>Maximum Output Level: 
<ul>
<li>+20dBm @ 600 ohms
</li><li>+34dBv @ 10K</li></ul>
</li><li>Output Impedance: 600 ohms transformerless unbalanced output</li></ul>

Inward Connections TSL-3 Vac Rac
Stereo Tube Limiter
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Inward Connections Mix690
16 Channel Rack Mixer
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Inward Connections EQP2 (Demo Deal)
2-Band Parametric 500 Series Equalizer
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Inward Connections OPT1A (Demo Deal)
500 Series Limiter

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Inward Connections VC500 (Demo Deal)
Discrete VCA 500 Series Compressor
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Inward Connections DEQ-1 6 Band EQ (Demo Deal)
Class A Discrete Mastering EQ
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Inward Connections Mix690 (Demo Deal)
16 Channel Rack Mixer
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