Single channel mic preamp module for 500-series format with two BE40 True Class A Amplifiers, Lundahl LL1517 output transformer for subtle bass colouration, clear high frequencies and smooth midrange.
The essence is a True Class A Optical Compressor designed to fit the API* 500 VPR Series rack frames offering a great feature set in a compact package.
Before modern semiconductor technology, audio filters and equalizers were made with passive components – capacitors and wound coils of wire that formed inductors (or chokes).
Single channel strip dedicated to vocals featuring a microphone preamp, four-band eq, opto compression and FET limiter.
Modern dual-channel compressor inspired by vintage techniques and using silicon diodes as gain reduction elements
Mastering version of the DBC-20 diode bridge compressor with fully switched controls, side chain HPF and Soft Mode
The MA-2.2 provides ultra clean (but not clinical sounding) amplification of all microphone signals. It is considered by many to be an excellent choice for recording acoustic guitar and has been designed with this application in mind. The MA-2.2 is extremely musical in character and will deliver transperant reproduction of any acoustic source including voice, drums, percussion, piano and strings.
Four channels of high end microphone and instrument amplification at a very competitive price.
Dual-channel Passive EQ with 72 frequencies over 4 parallel bands, +/-16dB boost and cut, variable saturation. Standard version with Alps pots.
Dual-channel Passive EQ with 72 frequencies over 4 parallel bands, +/-8dB boost and cut, variable saturation specifically designed for mastering. with Elma switches – built to order.
It is generally well known that optical compressors are an excellent choice for compression on low frequency sounds, and the SOC-1.1 is a great example. This piece is an excellent choice for tracking bass guitar, but will also find application on vocals and other general compression tasks.