The X-12 Mic Preamp captures that 70's aggressive rock sound, sometimes known as the "L.A. Sound". This is our take on the classics. The Input and Output transformers gives this preamp a lot of aggressive, mid-forward flavor. The X-12 has a little of that signature grainy upper mids with a more focused bottom end as one user puts it. Warm, big, punchy... with lots of mojo and character - another user remarked.
Get boutique sound quality at an affordable price with this X-12 Mic Preamp Kit!
Using "Made in USA" Input and Output custom transformers
12-step Gain from 22dB to 68dB, at 4dB/step
-20dB Input Pad
High-quality parts
Using high-performance chipsets from Burr-Brown TI, National Semiconductors
Option to use Discrete OpAmps with the 990/2520 format (DOA-12, DOA-17, API2520, etc.)
Using High-speed 2000V/us, high-current transformer line driver
Using Grayhill switch - high quality mil-spec
with output trim Bourns potentiometer
Null offset trimmer adjustment
LED-lighted push buttons for 48V phantom, pads, and polarity reverse
Relay Controlled Polarity Reverse
Relay Controlled -20dB Pad
Soft-start/Ramp-up 48V Phantom Power
Includes on-board voltage regulators
Professional PCB, Rohs PCB with double-sided, plated-through holes, 2oz. copper
with soldermask, silkscreen layout,
Includes everything... 5-LED VU Meter, spacers, screws, knobs
