All user reviews for the TC Electronic Gold Channel

Pre-amp Stereo micro electronics class A followed by various treatments numrique rach 1U
Conversion from 24 bit 44.1 Khz 96 by the number effective utiliss.
2 XLR inputs support analog mic or line levels. For there is one between micro attnuateur from 0 -60 dB, phantom power.
2 XLR analog outputs.
An input / output numrique AES / EBU, S / PDIF and ADAT 44.1 or 48khz
Midi full
The inputs and analog outputs numriques parallle runs. Between the output can be used as a free insert.
By simultaneously may have a compressor, an equalizer, an expander / gate and tools (De-Esser, Dynamic EQ, DRG (accumulation of light) and RIAA (management signals turntable).
Possibility to use the right way to add another SERIES effect on the left lane
In addition: phase reverse, low cut (60.80 or 120 hz), soft clip and bypass effect by effect, memory 100 factory and 100 user memory.
trs is complete.

UTILIZATION

Ds that we understand how to navigate the menus is simple trs. I think it's the same type of ergonomic products for the brand.
The manual is clear but a bit succinct, especially for the uninitiated. Anyway effects n'tant not we quickly trs complex.
Level XLR connector everything is against it by trs trs flexible and complete. We can arrange between output as desired. It can Integrates into any XLR config.
The fate can save rglages is really very practical.
It is connected to my sound card (LynxONE) directment via AES / EBU output. I use the analog output for monitoring.

SOUND QUALITY

I am not a specialist in this type of hardware pro. I have a home studio and I possde plutt means of hardware or low-end (well until the gold that j'aquire).
I tried the Gold with a static micro TLM103, M501 Jostex a dynamic, bass guitar ARIA prey and a collection LAG (his rock / blues) directly and through my amp.
What strikes immediately is The definition of pre-amps. Before I used a micro amp mackie 1202 and there is no photo. We hear it all and dynamics is incredible. Walking through the factory rglages s'aperoit is faster than the standard treatment options are. You can really work to get the sound of various collors trs. The compressor and the correctors are trs music (I found it as a term to express any trs transparent as it adds a touch enjoyable) and sound really good.
In the pr Manir gnral amp does not add Collor.
In testing, the voices are great both for the dynamic or static. The whole dynamic of static is transmitted.
The bass sounds good live, I found a rglage that allows me to have a good attack and good slaps to the pter.
The BMOL comes to guitars (I am based guitarist). I have not really found rglage excites me like the rest. In Manir gnral I never found a single pre amp (not specially guitar) that sounds. The guitars lack EHJV and DEFINITIONS. I soupsonne that I must direct a box to plug into the XLR input. For cons I have not done the tests. I rsolu the problem by taking my guitar amp (ENGL) with a microphone and it's great.
I did not test on keyboards but I'm not going to worry about a ring.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. I have not toured the possibility but I really cracked on the quality of sound and color of the compressor and equ.
The possibilities are standard.
With a level between guitar he would have t complete.
This is a really great pr-amp effect processor (there is also an echo but I did not try. I bought it second-hand and can not do better in terms of relative quality / price. If you want a channel strip try before you make your choice. In nine he cut just under 1000 euros the way, this can CHRE stepfather for a home studio but it is a another world.

See below!
May be missing is a headphone jack!

UTILIZATION

In 2 hours ... I think 80% of the master ... the main bte what!
The menu can be accessed rapidemment, and it's easy to use!
The presets are gniaux! trs penss well!

is certainly less convenient than analog preamp with 3-button ...

SOUND QUALITY

I made the catch with my U87 ...
I had taken care to test with the Focusrite Voice Master Pro, The Joemeek VCQ1QS of the Mindprint Envoice ... stuff at Behr or Mackie ... etc ...
=> There is no picture!

For 1000 euros prampli with the converter! I find the report qualitprix trs rather good (the converter is excellent, I do not hear it at all)!
I compared with couraging taken in the studio with a M149 and Avalon ... Obviously this was not at all like (micro lamp + lamp preamp) but I realize that the quality is compyte is the beautiful!

There are two types of compressors and two types of EQ plus other treatments (desseur. ..) and I must say it sounds analog! I do not DCEL stiffness numrique ...

I put 9 ... there is necessarily better but it's much much more!!

OVERALL OPINION

This is a preamp that has won a TEC Award in 1999 ... prestigious award by dcerns ing sounds pramp the best of the year!

I think I found the pramp that allows me to make the most of my U87 rsonnable for a price! (Almost 2000 euros ... is this reasonable?)

and then usage is universal whether it be taken for acoustic guitars, amps or OVH ... etc ... ! the prampli is transparant but we can make a nice color treatments with DIFFERENT!

I am on the search for pramplis IDAL ... the right compromise between versatility, quality and treatment of the preamp, A / D converter, price ... etc ... everything is pass the Avalon, the Amek, prsonus, Focusrite ... etc ...

I think I found a good product trs trs!
To all those who work in digital and believe investing in medium-high-end ... try the GOLD CHANNEL!
PS: I will complete this review in the course of my use!

2 slices of consoles high-end in a 1U rack.

inputs and outputs analog and digital SPDIF format tos-lik, ADAT, AES and a BNC word-clok.

analog input mic / line is complete with pad 0-20-40-60db, limit (soft-clip), 60-80-120 Hz high-pass, phase, mute.
Even an "auto-gain" to calibrate the inputs for the clumsy (or idlers)!

Full MIDI connectivity.

Configuration "analog input and output," we can insert a digital camera.
Conversely, in "digital input and output" can be inserted an analog device.
We can even cascade two slices into a single "super-slice." For example a slice with analog analog or insert any other combination.
Using the two slices, one can make a premix stereo panning of each of the input channels.
Or balance the two in mono.
A real Swiss Army knife I tell you! There is even a correction for the RIAA turntables! (In this case the station 48V phantom do not forget to cut it!)

Among the effects of "shaping the signal" we see: gate, expander, compressor, de-esser, EQ, Dynamic EQ, saturation type magnetic tape (or something like that), MS decoding.

100 factory presets and 100 user memories. Backup memory card.

Reminder of rigor: To connect a guitar, bass or keyboard, use a di-box, the line input is a real line input, so is not designed at all for that.

UTILIZATION

It took me several minutes to capture the overall logic of the interface.
Then a few look at the pdf file for one or two particular points and everything is in the box.
For someone who uses digital consoles in the kind of Yamaha is a grip almost immediately. For others, it just takes time to become familiar with the logic of the device.

The pdf manual is very detailed and very explicit. Someone who starts in his will learn a lot in the process.

I do not use presets, because I prefer to row alone with someone I do not know! But maybe it can save or hopelessly cases give an idea of ​​unusual stuff.

SOUND QUALITY

To my taste the preamp is particularly neutral. I do not like the idea of ​​preamps "colored." I prefer to add color, if necessary, after the taking. In this case, change your mind is still possible, whereas a good decision not occur perhaps only once.

The mic preamps are by far the best I've used so far: very quiet and very clean with plenty of gain for microphones with low-level, such as ribbon microphones.
For my static and dynamic me, fine.

The 5-band parametric EQ is very powerful and very musical, I push him far less than my Yamaha 01V to get a much better result.
The small difference is that the width of the parametric remains in "portions octave" as in Digital Performer, and not the "Q" constant chosen, as in most consoles. In fact I find it easier to adjust the point of view of the musicality. But it is a personal view.

The expander is a must in the fine-tuning I can get a clear reduction in background noise of my Mesa Boogie guitar amp, without losing any game, even with many nuances.

The de-esser and thin and discreet. It does not sabotage a vocal performance.

The effect "Digital Radiance Generator" is very pleasant to my ear. It is presented by TC as a virtual reproduction of the saturation of magnetic tape "vintage". He reminds me in fact it brings to its BluesDeluxe my Fender amp, or my Aphex Type C: A kind of very light saturation with a slight emphasis on the presence and attacks. I use it, lightly, on a lot of solo instruments and voices lead.

I did not use compressors or other treatments.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week and already once on stage.
I enter the room with the sound of my voice and my carefully calibrated instruments in the studio and corrected in the Gold channel. I give two XLR line-level manager who then makes a perfect balance in minutes: Happiness!

I struggled to get the 2000 € of the beast, although I think now that it is not the problem. This is the opportunity to € 850 which decided me.

If this choice had to be rebuilt I hurried even more! Maybe even for a second?