Hitachi Optical My mobo sees my PS/2 Mouse as a Keyboard. Note: There's only 1 PS/2 port for either a mouse or a keyboard.?
Well when I boot up with my ye olde ball n scroll wheel PS/2 mouse (intellimouse 1.2A PS/2 Compatible Microsoft mouse), Device Manager sees it as a PS/2 Standard Keyboard.
Specs:
Mobo: XFX Force X58i (NOTE: THERE'S ONLY 1 PS/2 PORT! it's supposed to accept a keyboard or a mouse)
RAM: 12 GB DDR3 Triple Channel Memory
OS: Windows 7 64x Ultimate
CPU: Intel i7 920 @ 2.6 GHz
HDD: 1 TB Hitachi SATA HDD
input: Microsoft wireless media keyboard n optical mouse (I prefer the ball one over the optical mouse), wacom bamboo small tablet
Gcard: Nvidia GTS 250 Overclocked edition by BFG
Display: 2 monitors, 1280x1024 and 1024x768 both dell LCD monitors
PS/2 ports are color coded to what device they accept!
Manufacturer: Hitachi. Each. With a unique optical engine and 230W UHB lamp, the CP-X445 series achieves a brightness of 3, 200 ANSI lumens. It will project large-screen images that are clear and easy to see, even in large rooms or in bright environments.
1 1 W 1.2x 1.3:1 1.5:1 10.79" 1024 x 768 106 kHz 120 Hz 1400 x 1050 190 W 2.32" 2000 Hour 2000 lm 2500 lm 3.75 lb 30.51 ft 300" 3000 Hour 31.50" 500:1 576i 8.07" English French German Spanish Italian Norwegian Dutch Japanese Portuguese Simplified Chinese Korean Traditional Chinese Swedish Russian Finnish Polish Turkish Optical zoom Freeze Function Digital gamma correction PIN Lock system Whiteboard/Blackboard/Greenboard Modes The CPX5 is the ultimate portable projector for the mobile business consumer. Combining stunning features with powerful performance in a lightweight and compact design, the CPX5 delivers whichever way you look at it. CPX5 CPX5 Portable Projector HDTV Hitachi Hitachi, Ltd LCD Projector Manual Zoom NTSC PAL SECAM Speaker UHB XGA Yes www.hitachi.us
General information: EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5634880. Rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied. Battery level indicator. Size H5.7, W6, D12.6cm. Weight 310g. Includes USB cable, HDMI cable and AV cable. Features: Auto focus. Image stabilisation. AVI file format. 1080p high definition recording. 3in touch screen. Black. 5 x optical zoom. 120 x digital zoom. Barrel camcorder. Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats. By Hitachi.
Slim, lightweight and with a durable metal body, this Hitachi compact digital camera boasts an impressive 14 megapixels and 7x optical zoom to ensure that even beginners can capture superb crisp and stunning shots. Slim and lightweight, it is an ideal size to carry around on your travels - and can even record video footage with sound. 14 megapixels.Black.Metal body.26mm wide angle lens.7 x optical zoom.6 x digital zoom.3in LCD screen.Features:Optical image stabiliser.Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second.Red eye reduction.SD.Movie capture and playback with sound.Maximum ISO 3200.27 scene modes.Intelligent scene mode.Smile shutter.Self timer.Built-in flash.General information:Includes USB cable, AV cable and carry strap.Rechargeable battery.Requires 1 x lithium battery (included).Weight 130g.Size H5.7, W9.75cm.Depth 1.97cm (when switched off).Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5014024000514
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Hitachi Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in hightechnology and services headquartered in Marunouchi Itchome, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company is the parent of the Hitachi Group as part of the larger DKB Group companies. Hitachi is the third largest technological company by revenue as of 2009. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/12/13 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.16 inches
General information: Size H5.7, W6, D12.6cm. EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5014024000163. HDMI connection. Battery level indicator. Rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied. Weight 340g. Includes USB cable, HDMI cable and AV cable. Black. 23 x optical zoom. Barrel camcorder. Stereo sound. 5MP digital stills. 110 minutes. AVI file format. 3in screen. 1080p. Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats. 120 x digital zoom. Features: Digital image stabilisation. Auto focus. By Hitachi.
General information: Weight 110g. Requires 2 x AA battery (included). Size H6, W9cm. Includes USB cable. Depth 2.5cm (when switched off). HDMI connection. Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee. Features: Maximum ISO 3200. Digital image stabiliser. Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second. Red eye reduction. SD and SDHC. Movie capture and playback. 33 scene modes. Intelligent scene mode. Smile shutter. Self timer. Built-in flash. 14 megapixels. Black. Plastic body. Wide angle lens. 8 x optical zoom. 6 x digital zoom. 2.7in LCD screen. Colour: Black. By Hitachi.
Ultra lightweight and super portable, this stylish black Hitachi 14MP compact digital camera weights only 110g, making it ideal for slipping into your pocket or handbag. The wide angle lens allows you to fit even more into your photos and with the 14 megapixels and 8x optical zoom - even beginners are destined to shoot stunning snaps.14 megapixels.Black.Plastic body.Wide angle lens.8 x optical zoom.6 x digital zoom.2.7in LCD screen.Features:Digital image stabiliser.Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second.Red eye reduction.SD and SDHC.Movie capture and playback.Maximum ISO 3200.33 scene modes.Intelligent scene mode.Smile shutter.Self timer.Built-in flash.General information:HDMI connection.Includes USB cable.Requires 2 x AA battery (included).Weight 110g.Size H6, W9cm.Depth 2.5cm (when switched off).Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5014024000538
General information: Includes USB cable, AV cable and carry strap. Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee. Depth 1.97cm (when switched off). Size H5.7, W9.75cm. Weight 130g. Requires 1 x lithium battery (included). Rechargeable battery. Features: Optical image stabiliser. Built-in flash. Self timer. 27 scene modes. Intelligent scene mode. Smile shutter. Maximum ISO 3200. Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second. Red eye reduction. SD. Movie capture and playback with sound. 14 megapixels. Black. Metal body. 26mm wide angle lens. 3in LCD screen. 7 x optical zoom. 6 x digital zoom. Colour: Black. By Hitachi.
Features: Optical image stabiliser. Built-in flash. Self timer. Smile shutter. Intelligent scene mode. 33 scene modes. Maximum ISO 3200. Movie capture and playback. Red eye reduction. SD and SDHC. Continuous shooting up to 30 frames per second. Plastic body. 26mm wide angle lens. 8 x optical zoom. 6 x digital zoom. 2.7in LCD screen. Purple. 14 megapixels. General information: Requires 2 x AA battery (included). Size H61.6, W97.9cm. Depth 20.5cm (when switched off). Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee. Weight 110g. HDMI connection. Includes USB cable. Colour: Purple. By Hitachi.
Record all of your favourite memories with this stylish and compact Hitachi HD digital camcorder. Complete with a crisp 3in screen and impressively powerful zoom, it also features auto focus and digital image stabilisation - allowing even a beginner to record crisp and sharp Full HD content. Camcorder model number DZHV595E HDBarrel camcorder.Black.23 x optical zoom.120 x digital zoom.3in screen.1080p.Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.110 minutes.AVI file format.5MP digital stills.Stereo sound.Features:Auto focus.Digital image stabilisation.General information:HDMI connection.Battery level indicator.Rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied.Includes USB cable, HDMI cable and AV cable.Weight 340g.Size H5.7, W6, D12.6cm.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5014024000163.
Ensure you capture all of your special moments with this Hitachi HD digital camcorder. Lightweight and slim in design, the C22 allows you to record content in glorious Full HD. Complete with 3in touch screen, it also features auto focus and image stabilisation - allowing for even the beginner to record crisp and sharp content. Also available in red. Camcorder model number DZVH592EBBarrel camcorder.Black.5 x optical zoom.120 x digital zoom.3in touch screen.1080p high definition recording.Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card formats.AVI file format.Features:Auto focus.Image stabilisation.General information:Battery level indicator.Rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied.Includes USB cable, HDMI cable and AV cable.Weight 310g.Size H5.7, W6, D12.6cm.EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5634880.
The panasonic lumix DMC TZ6 or the DMC-FS6 camera? I need it to shoot wedding photos ( not professional) just some high quality snaps. I would like with atleast 4x optical zoom. And i will want to use this camera to get used to and get some other great photos of random things. Is samsung any good or canon or pentax, or hitachi or samsung or sony etc... I want it to be relatively easy to use and roughly under 200 pounds
the TZ6 would be fine.
read the manual by downloading it from panasonic.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles YAG (Yard Auxiliary, General) training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958, and based at CFB Esquimalt in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada. The vessels are used for training Canadian Forces regular naval officers, naval reservists, and members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in basic seamanship, vessel handling, and navigation. According to the Department of National Defence, in 2000, a total of 1830 personnel were deployed on the YAGs for a total of 585 days and steamed over 25,000 nautical miles (46,000 km) in support of training. YAGs displace 70 tonnes, and are divided into five major belowdecks compartments: right forward, a chain locker, then the forward cabin, containing the galley, one of the heads (washrooms) and the officers eating and sleeping areas, as well as the gyroscopic (gyro) compass. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/07/05 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.19 inches
What do the following things have in common: the space shuttle, cosmetics, color TVs, concrete, and kayaks? Ceramics! All these items are made of or include ceramics, the most common and diverse of all materials - yet most of us would be surprised at its variety of uses. You will be amazed by how ceramics make possible such diverse products as cellular phones, many of your favorite sporting goods, radio, television, and lasers. You will be surprised by how ceramics are used in medicine for cancer treatments and restoring hearing, in our cars, and even in some cosmetics. This book introduces readers to the many exciting applications of ceramics. By using simplified technical explanations, it answers the question: How do ceramics improve your everyday life? It describes how the ceramic material functions, and why it is superior to other materials, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
The development of high power fiber laser and technologies are covered in this thesis. The first part of the thesis simulates the signal gain spectrum in an erbiumytterbium fiber amplifier, which can be implemented in fiber laser systems to generate high power output. The second part proposes the use of gainguided (GG) optical fibers to achieve high power modelocked fiber lasers. The spatialtemporal pulse propagation in the GG fiber is simulated; self focusing, and selfphasemodulation in this type of fiber is studied. The third part discusses phase locked fiber laser designs. Selfimaging in optical fibers is simulated; the results provide a guide to the phaselocking fiber laser system design. The last part of the thesis investigates cylindrical vector (CV) beams generation from fiber laser system using a birefringent crystal. Radial and azimuthal polarization output can be switched very easily in this fiber cavity design. More interestingly, lasing with radial and azimuthal polarization can be achieved simultaneously. By introducing misalignment in the cavity, a beam with different polarization distributions is generated. Author: Zhou, Renjie Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 116 Publication Date: 2010/09/12 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.28 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles All materials change their size when subjected to a temperature change as long as the pressure is held constant. In the special case of solid materials, the pressure does not appreciably affect the size of an object, and so for solids, it usually not necessary to specify that the pressure be held constant. The coefficient of thermal expansion describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature. Specifically, it measures the fractional change in volume per degree change in temperature at a constant pressure. The volumetric thermal expansion coefficient is the most basic thermal expansion coefficient. All substances expand or contract when their temperature changes, and the expansion or contraction always occurs in all directions. Substances that expand at the same rate in any direction are called isotropic. Unlike gases or liquids, solid materials tend to keep their shape. For solids, one might only be concerned with the change along a length, or over some area. Expansion coefficients are specially defined for these cases, and they are known as the linear and area expansion coefficients. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/09/29 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.18 inches
- Professional fully featured palm-size digital multimeter- It measures AC/DC voltage, resistance, diode check, temperature and etc.- Display: maximum reading 1,999- DC voltage: 200mV~500V (+/-0.5%+2)- AC voltage: 200V~500V (+/-1.2%+10)- DC current: 2000mA~10A (+/-1.0%+2)- Resistance: 200W~20MW (+/-0.8%+2)- Temperature: -40'C ~ 1000C (+/-1.0%+3) / -40'F ~ 1832'F (+/-1.0%+4)- Powered by 1*6F22 battery (included)- Comes with a pair of test leads and temperature probes
- Professional fully featured handheld digital multimeter- It measures AC/DC voltage, resistance, diode check, transistor hFE test and etc.- Display: maximum reading 1,999- DC voltage: 200mV~600V0.8%- AC voltage: 200V~600V1.2%- DC current: 200~10A3.0%- Resistance: 200O~2MO0.8%- Temperature: -20C~1000C3.0% (C/F selection)- Powered by 1*6F22 battery (included)- Comes with a pair of test leads
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Built-in thermometer for HVAC applications Microamps to test flame sensors LoZ: helps prevent false readings due to ghost voltage Large white LED backlight to work in poorly lit areas Resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance Min/Max/Average with elapsed time to record signal fluctuations Compact ergonomic design for one-handed operation Compatible with optional magnetic hanger (ToolPak) Specifications: CAT III 600 V safety rated Volts AC/DC: 600V Current AC/DC: 10A Temperature: +400 ?C Resistance: 50kHz Capacitance: 1 nF to 9,999 uF Frequency: 5Hz to 50 kHz Diode: 2V Includes: TL75 Test Leads 80BK Integrated Temperature Probe Holster User?s manual 9V battery (installed)
4000 Display Count. Peak Capture Mode. Data Hold. Max/Min Recording Mode. Voltage DC: Max Range 1000 V Accuracy +/ 0.5. Voltage AC: Max Range 1000 V Accuracy +/ 0.8. Current DC: Max Range 10 A Accuracy +/ 1.2. Current AC: Max Range 10 A Accuracy +/ 1.8. Resitance: Max Range 40 MO Accuracy +/ 0.8. Duty Cycle: Max Range 99.9 Accuracy +/ 1.2. Temperature: Max Range 760 C / 1400 F Accuracy +/ 3.0. Frequency: Max Range 10 MHz Accuracy: +/ 1.5. Capacitance: Max Range 40 mF Accuracy +/ 1.5. Diode Check. Continuity Test. Accessories Included: Test Leads 9V Battery KType Temperature Probe. Dimensions: 7.16 H x 3.23 W x 2.17 D.
A nonlinear relation between current and voltage for schottky resonant tunneling diode is used. A general form of equation similar to VanDer Pol equation is obtained. A Resonant tunneling diode(RTD) has a negative differential resistance that means when the voltage increases the current decreases. This property is very useful for oscillators manufacture. Nonlinear transmission lines is considered to show that it canbe used in oscillators and to show that it can reshape the sinusoidal signals to othershapes by using OrCad and mathematica programming. Author: ElKhozondar, Hala J./ ElKhozondar, Rifa J./ Abo Ireban, Ibtisam Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2011/07/12 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.19 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles In population genetics, Sewall Wrights coefficient of relationship or coefficient of relatedness or relatedness or r is defined as 2 times the coefficient of kinship. The coefficient of kinship is defined as the probability that the alleles at a particular locus chosen at random from two individuals are identical by descent. For example, in a diploid species (e.g. all mammals), the coefficient of relationship between parent and offspring is 0.5, meaning half of the offsprings genome comes from that parent. Or, more precisely said, half the genes are identical by descent. Some other relatedness examples: (assuming no consanguinity, for diploid species unless noted otherwis). Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/07/09 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.19 inches
In mathematics, the differential coefficient of a function f(x) is what is now called its derivative df(x)/dx, the (not necessarily constant) multiplicative factor or coefficient of the differential dx in the differential df(x). A coefficient is usually a constant quantity, but the differential coefficient of f is a constant function only if f is a linear function. When f is not lineive#Differen, hence, the modern term, derivative. Early editions of Silvanus P. Thompsons Calculus Made Easy use the older term. Martin Gardner lets the first use of differential coefficient stand, along with Thompsons criticism of the term as a needlessly obscure phrase that should not intimidate students, and substitutes derivative for the remainder of the book. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 74 Publication Date: 2010/08/04 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The pressure coefficient is a dimensionless number which describes the relative pressures throughout a flow field in fluid dynamics. The pressure coefficient is used in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. Every point in a fluid flow field has its own unique pressure coefficient, Cp. In many situations in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, the pressure coefficient at a point near a body is independent of body size. Consequently an engineering model can be tested in a wind tunnel or water tunnel, pressure coefficients can be determined at critical locations around the model, and these pressure coefficients can be used with confidence to predict the fluid pressure at those critical locations around a fullsize aircraft or boat. The pressure coefficient is a very useful parameter for studying the flow of incompressible fluids such as water, and also the lowspeed flow of compressible fluids such as air. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2010/09/30 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.25 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The coefficient of performance or COP, of a heat pump is the ratio of the change in heat at the output to the supplied work. The COP for heating and cooling are thus different, because the heat reservoir of interest is different. When one is interested in how well a machine cools, the COP is the ratio of the heat removed from the cold reservoir to input work. However, for heating, the COP is the ratio of the heat removed from the cold reservoir plus the heat added to the hot reservoir by the input work. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/12/23 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.16 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles In statistics, standardized coefficients or beta coefficients are the estimates resulting from an analysis performed on variables that have been standardized so that they have variances of 1. This is usually done to answer the question of which of the independent variables have a greater effect on the dependent variable in a multiple regression analysis, when the variables are measured in different units of measurement (for example, income measured in dollars and family size measured in number of individuals). Before fitting the multiple regression equation, all variables (independent and dependent) can be standardized by subtracting the mean and dividing by the standard deviation. The standardized regression coefficients, then, represent the change in terms of standard deviations in the dependent variable that result from a change of one standard deviation in an independent variable. Some statistical software packages like PSPP/SPSS report them automatically, labeling them Beta while the ordinary unstandarized coefficients are labeled B. Others, like DAP/SAS, provide them as an option and label them Standardized Coefficient. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Publication Date: 2010/08/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.17 inches
The all-in-one Digital Compass provides you with directions to help you get to your destination, the temperature inside and outside your vehicle, a digital voltage meter and a flashing LED/Beep Alarm to warn you of any icy road conditions. It even comes with a 3-level battery condition meter to alert you when you have to change the batteries. This all-in-one Digital Compass is a must have for every vehicle. Features: Direction display is in both Cardinal Points (N, S, E, W) and Numeric Digits Digital voltage meter Directional compass arrow Displays the inside and outside temperatures Celsius or Fahrenheit selectable temperature display 3-level battery condition meter Anti-glare hood Easy to set auto calibration Flashing LED/Beep Alarm warns of icy road conditions Includes a long-life battery and self adhesive tape for quick mounting Caution: To avoid personal injury, do not install this or any accessory on or near air bags
The heat transfer coefficient, in thermodynamics and in mechanical and chemical engineering, is used in calculating the heat transfer, typically by convection or phase change between a fluid and a solid: From the above equation, the heat transfer coefficient is the proportionality coefficient between the heat flux, Q/, and the thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat. The heat transfer coefficient has SI units in watts per meter squaredkelvin. Heat transfer coefficient is the inverse of thermal insulance. There are numerous methods for calculating the heat transfer coefficient in different heat transfer modes, different fluids, flow regimes, and under different thermohydraulic conditions. Often it can be estimated by dividing the thermal conductivity of the convection fluid by a length scale. The heat transfer coefficient is often calculated from the Nusselt number. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 82 Publication Date: 2009/11/24 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.19 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles A voltage doubler is an electric circuit with an AC input and a DC output of roughly twice the peak input voltage. They are a variety of voltage multiplier circuit and are often, but not always, a single stage of a general form of such circuits. The term is usually applied to circuits consisting of rectifying diodes and capacitors only, other means of doubling voltages are not included.The Villard circuit consists simply of a capacitor and a diode. While it has the great benefit of simplicity, its output has very poor ripple characteristics. Essentially, the circuit is a diode clamp circuit. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/07/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.16 inches
This dissertation extends spline smoothing methods to additive coefficient models. The computational approach employs a novel combination of Kalman filtering and backfitting methodology. The overall computational effort required to evaluate the estimator is O(Nd), with d the number of effect modifying variables and N the sample size. It also develops an algorithm for computing the generalized crossvalidation criterion for selection of smoothing parameters that can be accomplished in concert with iterative evaluation of the coefficient function estimators. Bayesian confidence intervals for each coefficient function are provided as part of the estimation algorithm. Author: Yang, Hongling Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 100 Publication Date: 2011/09/03 Language: English Dimensions: 9.69 x 7.44 x 0.21 inches
The Thermionic Culture Freebird three-channel tube EQ is based on a Baxandall circuit, which uses two highly-interactive shelving controls one low, one high. This classic tube EQ voicing provides an extraordinarily sweet, dynamic and musical EQ. The innovative addition on the Freebird is a unique active mid/presence-boost control combined with a fixed-frequency mid-cut knob so you can really refine the EQ characteristics for your program material. Add in the two-position high-pass filter to help control problematic low-frequency content and a gain control for level-matching, and youve got that magic ingredient that can really add character to your tracks and mixes, especially on those occasions when you simply need a little more.The committment of Thermionic Culture's founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.All-tube design for greater presence and naturality.Completely free from solid state additives.Single-ended (Class-A) design for highest audio quality with no crossover distortionClassic Baxandall circuit architecture Half-rack form factor makes for easy expansion
Originally designed as a companion to the Earlybird pre-amp, the single-band Pullet passive EQ provides variable Q boost at any one of eleven selectable frequencies, cut at eleven independently-selectable frequencies and provides a high-frequency shelving filter to control the amount of air.' Inspired by classic passive EQ units like the legendary Pultec EQ, even extreme settings retain their musical quality without the harshness or ringing that can occur with active EQs at the outer limits of their operating range. No matter what mic pre you may be using, the Pullet brings a smooth touch to the midrange of any program material and offers an excellent introduction to the classic sounds of passive analog EQ.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.Two channels of passive EQ Mid-boost at 800Hz, 1.2, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4.4, 5, 6.3, 8.5kHzMid-cut at 230, 340, 500, 700 Hz, 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 6, 8 KHz Air control shelving filter boosts at 10, 11, and 15kHz, cuts at 6, 11, and 15kHz
Theres nothing that sounds quite like a great tube mic pre. The Earlybird 2.2 stereo mic/line preamp and EQ from Thermionic Culture uses a unique balanced push-pull circuit to provide loads of headroom and minimal distortion, all with an exceptionally low noise floor. Coupled with Earlybirds switchable input impedance and optimized transformer design, this circuit provides incredibly natural, transparent audio quality with virtually any sound source and microphone combination. The built-in active Varislope EQ plus available permanent connection for the Thermionic Culture Pullet passive EQ enables a huge range of tone-shaping and sculpturing possibilities.Unlike many mic pres, the Earlybird 2.2 is also capable of adding sonic character after tracking with line level inputs available for mixing and mastering use when you need that extra little bit of personality to make your tracks truly come alive.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.Two-channel, all-tube mic preamp with EQAll-tube circuit with no solid state components in signal path ensure signal purityCustom-designed input and output transformersSwitchable input impedanceUnique Varislope active EQ curves
Combining dual tube mic pres with a mono variable-gain tube compressor, The Nightingale from Thermionic Culture is designed to pack a huge amount of versatility into a half-rack-width unit. Suitable for live as well as studio applications, the combination of exceptionally musical Class-A, single-ended architecture and versatile internal signal routing offers a wide variety of sonic applications from combining dual mics through a compressor for amazingly punchy guitar tracks to providing a feed of both compressed and uncompressed signals from a mic or the DI input. No matter how you choose to use it, youll be rewarded with the incredible audio quality for which Thermionic Culture is renowned.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.All-tube design for greater presence and naturality.Completely free from solid state additives.Dual all-tube Class-A microphone preamps with tube EQMono variable-gain tube compressorVersatile routing - Mic pres may be taken direct, routed through the compressor, or paralleled for simultaneous compressed and uncompressed outputTransformer-balanced inputs with +48v phantom power available on mic pre ins.
Thermionic Cultures Phoenix all-tube soft-knee compressor has been a standout performer in studios around the world, and the newly revised Phoenix SB S/C adds the side chain filter section from the Phoenix mastering compressor and a standby switch that not only increases tube and capacitor life by halving the power supply current, but makes available some unique audio effects in its own right. Factor in the higher gain structure and you can take your compression from totally transparent to over-the-top aggressive. Whether youre using the Phoenix SB for buss compression in stereo link mode, as the best ducking compressor youve even gotten your hands on, or as two separate mono compressors for tracking, youll love the low-noise and exceptional musicality of this all-tube beauty.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.All valve design for greater presence and naturality.Completely free from solid state additives.Transparent compression.Punchy when pushed.Drive it hard for compression effects and distortion.Absolutely flat frequency response over entire audio range and beyond.Minimal phase shift giving a crisp and warm sound
If you feel like mixing in the box is leaving your mixes sounding just a little bit flat, you need to consider moving up to the punch, warmth, and definition of an all-tube analog summing mixer. The Fat Bustard from the fertile minds at Thermionic Culture lets you avoid the bit-dropping, sound-muddling audio compromises involved in digital summing while letting you add great-sounding tube EQ, tweak the stereo spread and lay on just a little bit (or a whole lot) of classic tube drive to your mix. Analog summing is the secret weapon of many top mix engineers, and adding it to your arsenal will open up a new sonic frontier.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.14-Input passive-input all-tube summing mixerFour stereo inputs, four mono inputs with defeatable pan pots, and a hard-panned stereo auxiliary inputStereo two-band EQ and stereo width controls6-position Attitude switch adds varying amount of tube driveEasily expandable with Little Bustard 16-channel expansion summing mixer
The Little Bustard 16-Channel Tube Summing Mixer lets you bypass the bit-loss and sonic compromises that can come from mixing in the box with digital recording software. Designed to complement the Fat Bustard tube mixer by adding extra input channels, the Little Bustard can also be used as a stand-alone mixer. However you use it, youre assured of amazing sound with the warmth, clarity and punch you expect.The commitment to high-quality tube audio gear of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.16 Input channels Six fixed unity-gain stereo pairs with on/off switches and four mono inputs with mute switches and pan pots Master output section with independent indented left/right pots gain range from -17db to +2db Tube complement Two 12AX7/7025 for gain and two EC86/E86C for output stagesTwo color-changing eyes act as output level indicators
A hand-built, point-to-point-wired, all-tube, soft-knee mastering compressor, the Phoenix Mastering Plus from Thermionic Culture updates the previous Phoenix with faster release, higher stability and the addition of a side chain filter. In stereo-link mode, the Phoenix adds natural-sounding, transparent compression to your mixes. Use it in dual-mono mode and and get that clarity on individual tracks, or push the unit to add some punch; push it even harder for compression effects and great-sounding tube distortion. Designed to deliver minimal phase-shift and flat frequency response over the entire audio range and beyond, this compressor will breath life back into your masters.The commitment of Thermionic Cultures founder, Vic Keary, to high-quality tube audio gear dates back to the first studio he built in the 1950s, and his company has taken the best of what tubes have to offer, updating the circuits for the low-noise and distortion levels required for modern recording. Solid-state components are confined to power supplies so that the audio path is pure tube musicality.All-tube design for greater presence and natural sound quality.Completely free from solid state additives.Transparent compression.Punchy when pushed.Drive it hard for compression effects and distortion.Absolutely flat frequency response over entire audio range and beyond.Minimal phase shift giving a crisp and warm sound.Stepped Input & Output controls6 position switched attack control6 position switched release control11 position switched threshold controlSide Chain Filter - 75Hz & 150Hz plus permutations.24 position ELMA rotary Input switch, +31dB gain31 position OMEG stepped Output potChicken head knobs for Attack, Release and S/CNew Input, Threshold and Output knobsALPHA Side Chain filterAll Mullard & Siemens tubes
Thermionic energy converter (TEe is a device to generate electricity from heat in a silent, vibrationfree operation. Nonidealities such as negative spacecharge effect and electron reflection from collector surface adversely effect output current density and device efficiency. Using a range of thin film deposition techniques such as rf plasma magnetron sputtering, electrochemical deposition and electroless process, different surface structures were developed and tested for suppression of electron reflection using Cs/O vapor plasma TECs. Principles of both vacuum and solution based synthesis of thin films, and promising device configurations for thermionic energy converters are presented. This book overviews evolution of thermionics technology in a comprehensive manner, identifies key issues and challenges to be addressed, and suggests feasible solutions based on a sensible choice of materials and processes. The contents of this book are useful for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as for researchers working on thin film synthesis and characterization for applications in energy, microelectronics, and surface engineering industries. Author: Islam, Mohammad Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 204 Publication Date: 2010/06/08 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.46 inches
