01 · Source
3 documented inputs
IEC C14 + XLR female
- Arrives as
- 3 documented inputs
- Connector
- IEC C14 + XLR female
- Signal
- power
D.W. Fearn VT-2
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$6,400
Catalog estimate
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Price estimate~$6,400
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$6,400
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 3Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 3UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 25WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$6,400Use retailer rows for current price and stock
D.W. Fearn VT-2 Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
DW Fearn VT-2 Dual-channel Microphone PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 3Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 3UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for D.W. Fearn VT-2
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
D.W. Fearn VT-2 I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC MAINS INPUT ·CONFIGURED120/220–240VAC | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| GND ·EXTERNAL CHASSIS GROUND TERMINAL | rear | binding post | bidirectional | power | — |
| INPUT B ·XLR MIC | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT B ·XLR LINE | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| INPUT A ·XLR MIC | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| OUTPUT A ·XLR LINE | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
Showing 6 of 6 documented physical ports.
D.W. Fearn VT-2 Alternatives
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| Fit | 📐 3U | 📐 3U |
| Power | ⚡ 25W | ⚡ 31W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 18.0 lb | ⚖️ 14.5 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 6 | 🔌 11 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$6,400 | 💵 ~$5,499 |
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Before you buy an D.W. Fearn VT-2
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the D.W. Fearn VT-2 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 3U. Its documented depth is 0 mm.
How much power does the D.W. Fearn VT-2 draw?
Typical draw is 25W and documented maximum draw is 0W.
What connections does the D.W. Fearn VT-2 have?
6 documented physical ports, including AC MAINS INPUT ·CONFIGURED120/220–240VAC, GND ·EXTERNAL CHASSIS GROUND TERMINAL, INPUT B ·XLR MIC, OUTPUT B ·XLR LINE, INPUT A ·XLR MIC, OUTPUT A ·XLR LINE.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 8x8 Thunderbolt 3
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
2U · 15 ports · ~$6,399
Compressor
dbx 160A
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · half-rack · 4 ports · ~$769
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169