The STT-1 Origin from Millenia is a collection of the company's essential product line combined into a single box. The STT-1 is a single channel processing chain with various signal path topologies (vacuum tubes, discrete transistors, audio transformer, transformerless) all selectable at the various functions.

The channel strip contains a dual topology microphone preamp, the EQ section of the NSEQ-2, and an opto compressor with 3 paths. A vacuum tube DI input can be routed through a tube or solid state gain path. The unit offers an entirely discrete, Class-A direct signal path from input to output. The signal path can be variously selected to use vacuum tubes or transistors, transformer or non-transformer coupling.

There are at least 134 different product combinations available in the STT-1 Origin - ranging from the most musically transparent, sonically accurate, and dynamically stable audio circuits, to sublime levels of vacuum tube and transformer "euphony", and everything in between. The possibilities afforded the creative engineers, producers and musicians are virtually endless.

Single Channel    Tube or Solid State Signal Path    Microphone Preamp    Tube DI    NSEQ-2 EQ    Opto Compressor    De-Esser    +48V Phantom Power

Choice of 2 microphone preamps paths (front panel selectable) - either the M-2b vacuum tube or the HV-3 discrete solid state circuitry

Twin NSEQ-2 mastering-grade parametric EQs - vacuum tube or discrete solid state

3 opto compressor/limiter paths - TCL vacuum tube, discrete solid state, or passive

2 opto de-esser paths - vacuum tube or discrete solid state

Vacuum tube or discrete solid state line level paths

Input coupling with or without MIT-01 audio transformer

1/4" vacuum tube DI input with routing via tube or solid state gain path

True audio VU meter for output level or dynamics gain reduction

Delivers effortless, lifelike musical performance at all levels

Hand machined aluminum knobs, illuminated IT&T push buttons

Gold audio connectors, tube sockets and relays

Ultra-clean toroidal power supply in internal sub-chassis

Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring

Silver Teflon power wiring

3/8" radius extruded aluminum face plate

Durable mirror-gloss anodized finish

Mil spec 16-gauge cold-rolled steel chassis

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this flash work a a Panasonic LUMIX G7 with a Panasonic 30mm macro lens?

A: It will work manually. You will not have TTL.

Q: 2. Has anybody been able to get this thing to work on a Pen-F? I tried setting via Menu2 to Silent Mode Setting - allow Flash Mode, and still this thing does not work.

A: The flash would not work on Silent Mode Setting

Q: 3. Do they have separate hot shoe hook ups, for each light? I would like to use the Really Right stuff bracket.

A: No, they don't have shoes, just the power unit.

Q: 4. Flash will not fire on the OM D I mark II. Is there a setting buried in the menus that has to be changed?

A: By any chance do you have the camera set for STACKING tr SILENT SHUTTER mode? if yes go to SHOOTING MENU 2 then go to AntiShock/Silent press the OK button and then scroll down to SILENT MODE SETTINGS then scroll to the right and then scroll down to select FLASH MODE and set to ALLOW. If that does not resolve the issue please contact Olympus Technical Support 1-888 -553-4448

Q: 5. an this be mounted on the 12-100mm 72filter threads? Would a step down/up ring be needed?

A: The Olympus STF-8 Twin Flash is designed for use with macro lenses; specifically, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30 f/3.5 Macro Lens, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens, and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens, and comes with the 46mm Ring Adapter and the 62mm Ring Adapter. It is not designed for use on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens, which uses the larger 72mm filter thread size. If you choose, you may purchase the Sensei 72-62mm Step-Down Ring, B&H # SESDR7262, along with the 62mm adapter to connect the flash to your lens, but you may experience vignetting when using this setup on your lens.

Q: 6. With this be a good lighting system to uses on a copystand to digitize old photos / drawing / paintings?

A: The Olympus STF-8 Twin Flash is really for macro shots—to be used with a macro lens. If you use this on a copy stand to photograph flat art, you'd need to position the lights further away. Otherwise, you would get glare on the photos.

Q: 7. Does this offer full flash TTL support on Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras ?

A: TTL would not be supported on the Panasonic S series mirrorless cameras.

Q: 8. Will this work on a panasonic GH5?

A: Sorry, I don't know the Panasonic system.

Q: 9. Can the flash heads be removed from the mounting ring for more lighting choices?

A: The Olympus STF-8 Twin Flash Heads are fixed to the cables connected to the pack but it does have cold-shoe mounts, so that allows you to extend the height of the flash as well as to distance it further away from the subject for better light diffusion.

Q: 10. Is the STF-8 compatible with the Pen F , will be using the 60mm f2.8 macro?

A: It should be compatible with any Olympus body. The only limitation to be aware of is the lack of in-body focus stacking on the Pen F (only available on the E-M1s), but single-shot and focus bracketing should both work.