2002 AES
New Products Guide
Microphone
Preamps
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2002 AES New Products Guide |
Microphone
Preamps
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| INTRODUCTION AC Power Products Acoustical Materials CD/DVD Duplicators/Recorders Computer Peripherals Computer Software Connectivity Control, Sync & Automation Digital Converters Loudspeakers Microphone Preamps Microphone Products Mixing Consoles Music Products Power Amplifiers Recording Devices/Editing Systems Signal Processing—Hardware Signal Processing—Software Test Equipment Wireless Products Other Products |
A Designs Audio MP-1 A Designs introduces
a true tube-in/tube-out mono version of the classic MP-2 stereo mic pre.
The MP-1 has the same features and quality that made the MP-2 the buzz
of the pro audio industry. Specs are the same, except the MP-1 is a mono
version. Features include a world-class Jensen input transformer coupled
with a custom-wound output transformer. Additional features include a
balanced XLR connector with ¼-inch input and a true VU meter, along
with phantom and phase switches. MSRP: $1,099. The TPS (Tube Preamp
System) features ART's proprietary V3 The DPS (DI/O Preamp
System) features ART's proprietary V3 The Opre2 preamplifier
combines solid, reliable electronics spec'd to audiophile standards. Each
channel has a custom Lundahl input transformer chosen for emphasis on
"softening of the highs," while retaining transparency and accurate
imagery. Opre2's two channels of super-quiet preamplification feature
gold-plated, 24-position rotary gain switches, multicolor 10-segment LED
VUs, -20dB pad, 48VDC phantom power, phase reverse and a dual regulated
supply utilizing a torroidal transformer that minimizes crosstalk. Retail:
$1,495. The new dual-channel,
Class-A mic preamp package from Dan Alexander Audio is a direct copy of
the mic pre in a Neve 1073/1084-style module. Compared to the 1073, frequency
response is down 0.75 dB at 40,000 kHz—virtually identical. Visit
our Website for more details. PRE features eight
discrete, matched-transistor, hybrid preamp circuits, accepting nearly
any input signal—mic, line and direct instrument (DI) level inputs
on all eight channels, providing a pristine analog path to the Pro Tools
| HD environment. Comprehensive remote-controllable operation via the
Pro Tools software interface or Digidesign control surfaces lets users
place PRE anywhere in the studio and take advantage of its rich feature
set. Price: $2,495. This single-channel,
zero-distortion technology preamp equals wire with gain! Flat and wideband:
2-100k Hz, ±0.1 dB. No distortion: under 1 ppm at 10V RMS out. No
noise: EIN is -140 dBV @ 40 dB of gain. No whistles and bells, but no
rattle and hum either. Controls include phantom on/off, polarity reverse
and standby. Overload LED lights before clipping. Stepped/variable gain
control feeds two separate outputs. Price: $1,200. The Platinum OctoPre
has eight classic Focusrite mic pre's and eight independent comp/limiters.
The perfect partner for Pro Tools, OctoPre makes high-quality, multichannel
recording easy, offering an instant location recording solution (as part
of an ultracompact 8-channel system with a laptop), or as additional pre's
for any analog/digital console or DAW. List: OctoPre, $1,169; optional
24-bit/96kHz digital optional A/Ds: $250 for ADAT, $350 for ADAT, AES/EBU
and S/PDIF. Grace Design's new
Lunatec V3 portable mic preamplifier retains the performance and rich
feature set of the previous Lunatec V2 preamplifier and adds a high-definition
24-bit, 192kHz A/D converter section, which also provides high-quality
dithering to 20- or 16-bit media. Designed for concert taping, location
recording and studio-based applications, the V3 offers a new level of
performance not available with other portable mic preamps. The new Joemeek VC6Qcs
is a single-rackspace tracking channel. It offers the new Current Sense
auto impedance-matching mic preamp, a full Joemeek compressor and a full
channel of the Joemeek Meequalizer. Loaded with all of the features you
could expect and as many LEDs to match, the VC6Qcs is a must-have, offering
warmth and tone to heat up your digital tracks. Retail: $499.99. The patent-pending
model MSPA 1000 (Microphone Side Pre Amplifier) from Lavry Engineering
(formerly dB Technologies) overcomes the decades-old limitations of traditional
amplifiers. Unlike rackmount gear, it's practical to place the tiny (2x2.5x4.5-inch)
but sturdy aluminum, die-cast MSPA 1000 near the microphone. The improvements
are clear—driving the balanced lines with low-source impedance and
high-level signals. With 12 gain settings and switchable 48V phantom power,
the unit provides state-of-the-art performance for all applications. The TAMPA is a pro
mic/instrument preamp unlike any other. It incorporates a new technology
called "Temporal Harmonic Alignment," giving clear and warm
tube tone using solid-state technology. It comes with direct digital output
and world-class, dual-optical servo compression built-in. This combination mic
preamp/direct box features variable (100-10k ohm) mic input impedance;
a variable highpass filter; hi-Z and mic inputs available simultaneously
with gain controls for each; separate solid-state and 12Ax7A/ECC83 tube
outputs; TRS insert jack; polarity switch; 20dB pad; internal high-voltage
power supply; and XLR and ¼-inch I/O. Retail: $695. The TRUE Systems P2analog is a 2-channel microphone preamp design based on the acclaimed Precision 8. Designed to offer ultimate sonic performance, the P2analog provides flexibility and special tools, helping users get the best sound in critical recording or SR situations. Features include M-S decoder, premium DIs, dual gain ranges and multifrequency highpass filter. P2analog also offers a stereo phase-correlation display to assist in optimizing mic placement for stereo recording. TRUE Systems P2digitalTRUE Systems' P2digital
2-channel 24/96 digital mic preamp system is based on the acclaimed Precision
8 and offers ultimate sonic performance for critical recording and sound
reinforcement. Features include: M-S decoder; premium DIs; dual gain ranges;
highpass filters; stereo phase-correlation display for optimizing stereo
mic placement; 24/20/16-bit digital outputs with sample rates to 96k;
AES/EBU, S/PDIF and ADAT optical outs with multichannel digital routing;
analog outs; and insert points. The Vintech "X81
Class-A" is an all-discrete, transformer-balanced, Class-A mic preamp
with 4-band EQ. It's based on a combination of two classic Neve modules:
The mic preamp and EQ amps are based on the Class-A circuitry found in
Neve's legendary 1073, while its EQ is based on the more comprehensive
one found in the Neve 1081 module. Many users love the 1081 for its EQ
section, but some feel that its Class-A/B amps lacked a certain "magic"
associated with the 1073. |
