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REDDI

The REDDI is a tube direct box with an unquestionable quality of sound.
Great for basses, guitars, synths and electronic instruments that need that touch of warmth that a tube provides, but don't need distortion added in the wrong places. The REDDI is clear and clean with a wide bandwidth and just the right amount of gain to add a little magic to your recordings.







Drawmer

MX60

The MX60 Front End One is a unique mic/line/instrument input channel in a single rack space providing high quality Drawmer processing prior to tape/hard disc recording. The MX60 is also ideally suited to project studio and live sound applications. Functioning as a studio grade mic pre-amp, Program AdaptiveTM gate, de-esser, compressor, limiter, three band EQ and multi band tube saturation stage, the MX60 offers the user more options than competitive units currently available.

Grass Roots - The MX60 draws its technology from the most successful of Drawmer products. The mic pre-amp features the same discrete component design found in the legendary Drawmer 1960, the de-esser is derived from the MX50, the VCA based compressor is similar to the MX30, while the peak limiter and gate can be tracked back to the DL241 compressor/limiter.

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Drawmer 1969

The 1969 Mercenary Edition is a new product that derives from a collaboration between two of the audio industry's most established names, Drawmer (UK) and Mercenary Audio (USA). When Ivor Drawmer rose to the challenge of outspoken US producer/engineer 'Fletcher' of Mercenary Audio to build a special version of the famed Drawmer 1960 (used by Eric Clapton, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and thousands of artists around the world) - both sides joined forces and the 1969 Mercenary Edition was born!

Main Features:

2 mic/line pre-amps with variable gain, 48V phantom power, filters and phase reverse.

Instrument tube pre-amp with variable gain, EQ, phase reverse and brightness boost.

2 soft-knee tube compressors with variable threshold, attack, release and output gain.

True stereo link operation with BIG position for retaining bass frequencies.

Side chain access and side chain listen facility.

VU metering of gain reduction and output levels.

Individual +4dB/-10dB inserts / Balanced +4dB XLR input/output connectors.

* Based on Drawmer's original 1960 Mic Pre-Amp/Tube Compressor (itself inspired by the classic Fairchild 670), the 1969 offers a host of new features, and more impressively - a completely new sound! Retaining the concept of twin mic pre-amps, the 1969 uses 'Burr-Brown' op amps for a silkier sound - and a Phase Reverse switch available in Instrument, Mic and Line modes increases versatility. The 1969 employs true Stereo Link operation with channel one's Threshold, Attack and Release controls becoming master to both channels. Stereo Link also offers a BIG position which retains bass frequencies by rolling off the detection signal at 100Hz minimizing undesirable pumping during compression. Output Gain make-up can be independently controlled on each channel.

The 1969 Mercenary Edition incorporates new tube circuits designed to add warmth to mic/line signals, and the instrument (DI) pre-amp has its own tube stage enabling classic overdrive effects when inserting guitar, bass and other instruments - true to the original Drawmer 1960 design.

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Drawmer 1960

Because of its simplicity of operation and classic sound, the 1960 makes a great vocal front end for a singer where some color and control is required to make the voice really stand out. Since there is often little time in a live sound situation for making fine adjustments, the fixed compressor attack and release times are quicker to set than continuously adjustable controls. A good starting point is with the attack time set to the fast or medium position, with release time set to Position 5, moderate program dependent release time. Set the mic preamp gain as described above, then adjust the Threshold for an eyeball average of about 6 dB of gain reduction. Bring the level back to normal using the compressor's Gain control and you're set to go. The compressor also works well on a kick drum. Use the Attack control to allow the initial attack through if you desire an explosive sound or slow it down with a faster attack and drive the compressor heavily for a more extended thunderous roll.

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Daking
Mic Pre4

The new Daking Mic-Pre IV offers four channels of high performance, Class A preamplifiers in a single rack space unit with outboard power supply. Configured for four microphone inputs or four line inputs from XLR/TRS Neutrik combo jacks on the back, plus four line inputs (+10 to -50) or 1/4 hi-z instrument inputs on the front, the Mic-Pre IV utilizes all discrete Class A circuitry with transformer-balanced inputs and outputs. The new Mic-Pre IV from Geoffrey Daking & Co. is the latest example of exemplary audio quality and craftsmanship in the tradition of the great British console manufacturers.

The latest addition to the company's range of professional recording studio products, the Daking Mic-Pre IV is a highly cost-effective solution for high-end preamps to be used in studio or live applications. Used standalone or in conjunction with a console, each input offers gain control in 5dB steps for quick and accurate recall using Daking's signature aluminum knobs, 30dB of headroom, a 20-segment LED level meter (-20 to +25 VU)with +26db peak indicator, switchable mic/line or hi-z instrument, switchable +48V phantom power, switchable input phase and switchable 20dB pad.

The Daking Mic-Pre IV is housed in a robust all stainless steel enclosure with an outboard DC power supply in a separate housing, offering not only durability but immunity from noise and RF interference. The attention to detail extends to the internal components, which include gold bifurcated contacts on all relay switching. The supplied universal power supply can operate at any voltage for use worldwide.

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GML
2020

The Model 2020 is a single-channel input processor and accepts either microphone or line-level signals with phase reversal and phantom power switches. The equalization, dynamics, and sidechain sections allow for flexible routing to accommodate any recording situation. Like all GML equipment, it is constructed of all discrete-transistor, balanced/symmetrical class-A components and delivers wide-bandwidth, low-noise, extended dynamic range, and an extremely high slew-rate.

"We designed the Model 2020 based on the 8300 preamplifier, 8200 parametric equalizer, and 8900 dynamics processor," says George, GML CEO and original inventor of the parametric equalizer. "The designs are the result of decades of research, prototyping, manufacturing, and subsequent alterations in our enduring drive towards engineering completely transparent audio processing. We conceived of the Model 2020 in response to the growing trend in 'front-end' processing, where a premium is placed on signal processing before the signal hits tape or, more often, hard disk. Because such uses often call for only a channel or two at a time, there's a need for processing power that's long on features (such as preamplification, equalization, and dynamics processing) and short on channels. It's a balance between use, features, and price point, and the Model 2020 fits the niche perfectly."

Insiders say: If you spend a lot of time and money finding the best microphone, and don't want to add "coloration", this is the channel strip for you. We have found the 2020 to be an incredibly versatile channel strip that adds little or no coloration, noise, or distortion to the sound of your input source.

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The P-SOLO is a single channel version of the acclaimed TRUE Systems’ family of microphone / instrument preamps. While sporting the same design and sound of the TRUE Systems Precision 8 and P2 Analog preamps, this compact, single channel, desk-top version features:
 
• Natural, musical, highly-detailed soundfield
• Complete compatibility and superior results with any mics – condenser, dynamic, and ribbon
• A totally balanced, dual servo, high dynamic range, transformerless design
• Internal linear AC power supply for excellent transient response
• High impedance instrument input
• High-pass filter and 48v phantom power
• Dual analog outputs
• Four-level metering
• Over-size volume control with selectable 10db input level attenuation
• Compact, portable, solid desk-top case
 
Unlike many other mic preamps where the lower-cost versions come at a big cost to the sound, the P-SOLO is, in every regard, a TRUE Systems microphone preamp, offering the “high-end mic pre” quality at an affordable, entry-level price.
 
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Introducing the P-SOLO Ribbon
A proud new member of the TRUE Systems product line of precision mic preamps. THe p-solo ribbon is specifically designed to get the absolute best results from both new-technology and vintage ribbon microphones (and for that matter, dynamic mics also).
The p-solo ribbon features the same design as all true systems preamps, but with no phantom power (potentially dangerous to most ribbon mics), no capacitors in the signal path, even higher input impedance and higher gain capability.
Whether you're recording Bach or rock, every time a ribbon mic is used, choose the same preamp preferred by many professional musicians, engineers and producers for critical studio, location recording and live sound situations.

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The P2analog is designed to provide detailed, transparent sonic performance necessary for the most critical direct tracking and live sound applications. It includes a unique combination of functions that make it useful as a complete input system for standalone or PC-based recording systems. And, the P2analog has special features that provide the serious musician or recordist with useful tools to get the best sound more quickly and easily.
In addition to our acclaimed microphone inputs, the P2analog features two instrument direct inputs (DIs) offering sonic performance previously thought to be available only with dedicated, high-end DIs. You'll get incredible articulation and control for electric bass, detail and smoothness for stringed instruments and punchy, clean sound with keyboards.
Even with today's emphasis on powerful digital audio platforms and software plug-ins to perform signal-processing tasks, the issue of microphone placement remains a critical variable in determining the quality of your final sonic product. The P2analog incorporates powerful features that assist you in achieving optimum microphone placement for nearly any stereo recording situation.

FEATURES:

• Ultimate sonic performance for critical recording and sound reinforcement
• Two active high-impedance DIs - comparable to high-end dedicated DIs
• M-S (Mid-Side) Decoder for creative spatial image control
• Stereo Phase Correlation Display speeds effective mic positioning
• Selectable high-pass filters
• Relay-switched signal routing
• Dual gain range
• Solid construction - with striking, machined front panel
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The Precision 8 is designed to provide the detailed, transparent sonic performance necessary for the highest quality direct tracking and live sound applications. It includes a unique combination of features which make it useful as a complete input system for MDM's, HDR's, and DAW's. Two sonically accurate discrete FET instrument inputs (DI's) are available for recording or live sound applications in which realistic, unaffected sound quality is desired. The 5-segment peak-hold level metering with selectable peak reference allows rapid optimization of program levels between the PRECISION 8 and devices to which it is interfaced.
PRECISION 8 is ideal for location recording due to its 8-channel single rack unit format, smooth continuous gain controls, useful level metering, and easy interconnect. The integral MS decoder provides creative spatial image control that is particularly useful in attaining an exciting stereo image with minimum effort and microphone repositioning.
With the emphasis shifting to digital audio platforms and modular configurations, software "plug-ins" are replacing many outboard signal processors. Other than the microphone itself, the microphone preamplifier is the most significant analog device remaining in the signal chain. PRECISION 8, with its sonically pure design, simple-to-use features, and unparalleled cost/performance value, is the ultimate solution for state-of-the-art digital recording studios and project studios.
The P8 also comes in an international version, the P8i, which includes a specially designed external power supply.

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