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P1 & EM Series. Solid State Microphone Preamplifiers
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The P-1 is inspired by the highly successful Pacifica microphone pre-amplifier, and captures the unique sound of the 1970's Quad Eight Ventura, Coronado and Pacifica Consoles. It includes the following features: Pad, phase reverse, 48v phantom power, ¼" direct inject "High Z" for instruments, cream coloured face plate, red LED indicator for phantom power, aluminum cast red knob, custom wound input and output transformers, and thumb screws for easy install.
The EM (Erickson/Montessi) Series, consisting of EM-Red, EM-Blue, and EM-Silver modular Microphone Pre-amplifiers are variations on the P-1. Each unit has its own distinct tonal character. |
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The EM-Silver has the same features as the P-1 except for the custom wound steel output transformer. This unit will take you back to earlier times, when ribbon microphones were the standard and all transformers were made of steel. There is a real magic happening here! The steel transformers translate into a darker, warmer sound - a classic combination with ribbon microphones - and great for bass guitar and keyboards, also kick drum with high-end condenser microphones. |
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The EM-Blue with its high nickel wound output transformer will produce a much brighter tone, with an airy top end. This module is perfect to use with darker sounding microphones or on instruments like snare drums, guitars, etc. that benefit from a crisp recorded sound. With an alto vocalist this module can sound almost 'heavenly'. And if you use the DI feature you just might want to hear what an electric guitar sounds like going through nickel transformers - pad the input and crank the gain for some 'growl'. |
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The EM-Red has a custom wound INPUT transformer and the same output transformer as the P-1, which produces a somewhat different sonic character by bringing the "mid levels" forward in a recording. This unit is perfect for recording any instrument which requires accents on mid range tones. Absolutely amazing on toms (both rack and floor) and the 'up front mid' is great for acoustic guitars, too. |
PRICE: £551.64
PRICE: (EM Silver) £551.64
PRICE: (EM Red) £551.64
PRICE: (EM Blue) £551.64
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Features
70dB Gain (EM-Red: 68dB)
-20dB Pad
Red LED indicator
Phase reverse
48v Phantom
¼" DI for H/Z input
Custom wound transformers
Two thumb screws for easy install
Large aluminum cast knob
Very solid build quality
Description
The introduction of "modular units" is not a new concept but recently there has been a gradual standardizing of unit sizes with different manufacturers working to the same specifications. As a result, units are now interchangeable from one manufacturer's PSU to another. The brand new A-Designs range of 4 modules - all original designs - are fully compatible with the API 500 series "Lunchbox" modular rack frame and power supply, also those from Brent Averill and OSA.
As this format is becoming so popular, API has formed a confederation of manufacturers called the VPR Alliance, who's products are approved by API for fitting into the Lunchbox. A-Designs is of course among them.
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