Preamps

• Two-channel microphone preamplifier with Camden preamps
• Linear and transparent microphone preamplifier
• Additional 2 discrete analog saturation circuits for sound colouring
• Hi-Z input
• 2 x Headphone amplifiers with independent mixes
• C.A.S.T. interface
• Equivalent self-noise (ON):
• Frequency response: ± 0.7 dB ( 1000 kHz, 35 dB gain)
• Phase deviation:
• THD + N:
• Dimensions: 19"/ 1 U

• High end mic preamp
• Complete symmetric signal processing
• 23 dB INPUT & 32 dB Output Headroom
• Gold plated contacts for sockets and switches
• Stereo level tolerance max 0.04 db
• Optional: BRÜEL & KJÆR (DPA) + 130V Mic Inputs and "DC Inputs" ideal for ribbon microphones
• 19 "rack format 2U

• Frequency range: 10 - 20,000 Hz (-1dB)
• 4 Toroidal transformers
• 2 Separate signal paths
• 2 Individually selectable modes: Launcher Mode / Saturate Mode
• 2 Combo inputs: Mic/Line (XLR/jack)
• 2 Outputs: 3-pin XLR
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 159 x 98 x 50 mm
• Weight: 950 g

Launcher mode:

• Gain: +26 dB (load > 1 kOhm)
• Max. output level (0.5% THD): 8.3 dBV (2.6 V)
• Power supply: 48 V phantom power
• Impedance: 1 kOhm

Saturate mode:

• Gain: 0 dB
• Max. output level: 5 V
• Power supply: no phantom power required

• Classic 1073 preamp design with 70 dB gain
• Discrete Class A circuit
• Input and output transformers from Cinemag
• Channels 1 and 2 with additional DI input
• Switchable 48 V phantom power per channel
• Max. Input level Mic In: +1 dBu / DI In: +18 dBu
• Frequency range: 10 - 30000 Hz
• Gain Mic In: 12 to 70 dB adjustable in steps
• Switchable phase inversion
• THD + N Mic In: 0.02% (+45 dB Gain, +4 dBu Output) / DI In: 0.03% (+25 db Gain, +4 dBu Output)
• EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) Mic In: -105 dBu / DI In: -100 dBu
• Input impedance Mic In: 200 Ohm / DI In: 1.1 MOhm (unbalanced)
• Max. Output level: +28 dBu
• Output impedance: 600 ohms
• 4 Balanced XLR inputs
• 2 Unbalanced 6.3 mm jack inputs
• 4 Balanced XLR and jack outputs
• External power supply
• Height: 2 U
• Width: 19"
• Depth: 178 mm
• Weight: 3.7 kg

• Microphone preamp and DI box with compressor
• Two channel operation with crossfading
• Silk-circuit
• Microphone gain up to 66 dB
• DI-Gain up to 30 dB
• Balanced / unbalanced Hi-Z input
• 48 V Phantom power
• Phase reversal
• Threshold control in compressor
• Flexible adjustment via internal jumpers

• Classic API circuit design
• API 2520 OP amplifier
• Switchable 3:1 Output transformer for each channel
• Switchable 48 V Phantom Power, -20 dB pad and polarity for each channel
• LED Meter as well as adjustable gain and output volume for each channel
• 4 XLR Inputs
• 4 Hi-Z Inputs: 6.3 mm Jack
• 4 XLR Outputs
• Design: 19" / 1 U

• Circuit design of the legendary 1081 preamps
• 9.5" Housing
• Two devices can be connected to an 8-channel unit in 19" housing
• Remote control via Mac / Intel computer and Neve remote control software
• Selectable XLR microphone or electronically balanced line input
• Switchable 48V phantom power per channel
• Digital I/O options: Firewire / AES interface with 4-channel A/D or D/A conversion
• Analog insert per channel

• 71 dB gain
• Cinemag USA input and output transformers
• Socketed Discrete OpAmp: X731 (Vintage)
• TONE switch - switching the input impedance from 600 to 150 ohms
• Microphone input: XLR
• Rear Hi-Z input: 6.3 mm jack
• Balanced outputs: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
• 48 V phantom power
• -20 dB pad
• Phase reversal switch
• LED meter: output level control for adjustable saturation effects
• Built-in 115/230 volt IEC power supply
• Format: 9.5"/ 1 U

• The sound is based on vintage channel strips
• Preamplifier with Cinemag input transformer and 2 discrete BLA1831 OP amps
• Adjustable input and output
• Up to 65 dB gain
• Switchable 48V phantom power
• Input level switchable between line and microphone level
• Output signal with reversible polarity
• Switchable low pass at 80 Hz and high pass at 10 kHz
• Passive program EQ with Cinemag coil and separately adjustable cut and boost for bass and treble
• Low noise circuit design
• EQ bypass switch
• Exit with VU meter
• Input: 1x XLR (balanced)
• Output: 1x XLR (balanced)
• Power supply: 115/230 VAC internal
• Height: 2 U
• Width: 19"
• Depth: 250 mm
• Weight: 4 kg

• Preamplifier with Carnhill input and output transformers
• 3-Step discrete class A design
• Up to 80 dB gain
• 20 dB Pad
• Phase reversal
• Input impedance knob between 300 and 1200 Ohm
• DI Input with discrete class A JFET swich, as well as passive thru output to power a separate amplifier
• 73 EQ with bell modes for high and low shelving sections
• Successor compressor with blend control and sidechain filter with 5 frequency options
• Link option for stereo compression with two BritStrips
• Ratio: 1.5:1 to 10:1
• Attack time: Slow, fast
• Release time: 50 to 400 ms
• Auto program-dependent
• Routing of compression and equalizer
• 1 Microphone input: XLR
• 1 Line input: XLR
• 1 Line output: XLR
• DI input: 6.3 mm jack
• Thru output: 6.3 mm jack
• Sidechain send/return: 6.3 mm jack (unbalanced)
• Link connection: RCA
• Input for external power supply
• Format: 19" / 1 U

• Completely constructed in tube technology
• Switchable 48 V phantom power and phase inversion
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs
• Gain preamp: 60 dB max .; DI: 43 dB max .; Limiter gain: 20 dB max.
• Input Impedance: Preamp: 2000 ohms; DI input: 1 MOhm
• FET Attack about 100uS; Release 10 ms to 2 sec; Ratio: better than 20: 1
• ELOP attack approx. 10 ms for 6 dB GR; Release 2.5 Sec; Ratio: 10: 1
• Frequency range: 5 to 60,000 Hz
• Maximum Output: +32 dBm, +30 dBm (into 1KOhm load)
• THD + N <.05 dynamic range: db>
• Output impedance: 200 ohms

• With digital out, stereo
• Based on the well-known Class A amplifiers
• Legendary Neve sound
• trafosym i/os
• With ADC up to 192 kHz and DSD
• Analogue insert point ahead of AD converter
• Size: 19" / 1 RU

• Switchable +15 / +30 dB amplification
• Ideal for low output ribbon or dynamic microphones
• Switchable load impedance (8 stages)
• Class-A FET transistors
• Low self-noise
• An additional output stage for an independent load
• Allows long cable runs and reduces the susceptibility from RF interference
• Gold-plated XLR contacts
• Robust all-metal housing
• Requires 48 V phantom power

• Microphone input transformer by Lundahl
• 60 V technology (125 dB dynamic at 30 dB gain)
• Separately controllable solid-state and tube preamps for seamless transition from cleaner transistor pre-amplification to tube saturation
• Peak limiter
• Switchable input impedances (200 Ohm, 1.2 kOhm and 10 kOhm)
• Adjustable high pass filter 12dB / 50Hz
• 48V phantom power
• Frequency response linear up to 200 kHz (!)
• Also ideal for mobile use

• USB Port
• 2 Separately adjustable XLR/jack combination inputs
• Switchable 48 V phantom power
• Stereo jack monitor and headphone output
• Powered by USB, battery or AC adapter (not included)
• Latency-free controllable monitor signal
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Dimensions: 44.5 x 117 x 119 mm
• Weight: 0.59 kg

• 6.3 mm jack female to XLR 3-pin male (balanced)
• Low noise Class A JFet amplifier
• 3 dB amplification
• Max. input level 15 dBv

Note: Requires 24/48 V phantom power.

• Usable as a standalone or rack mount for Neve racks/ series 80
• Class A Design microphone preamp
• 3-Band EQ (fixed HF plus two switchable filters with cut/ boost) and high pass filter
• Mic and line input
• Including power adapter

• With AD-converter
• ADAT Input and output
• S-PDIF- and AES/EBU outputs
• Word clock
• Internal sample rates 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz
• Dithering selectable between 16-24 Bit
• Dynamic range A/D converter> 112 dB (A)
• Discret class A
• Adjustable input impedance (150 - 2400 Ohm)
• Adjustable anode voltage
• 2x XLR Mic inputs
• 2x 6.3 mm jack instrument inputs
• Balanced XLR and jack outputs
• 48V Phantom power
• High-pass filter
• Large VU metre
• Backlit switches
• Supports M / S matrix miking
• Design: 19" / 2U
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 88 x 482 x 222 mm
• Weight: 4.7 kg