The CP5 is the first microphone preamp to feature Colour. On its own, the CP5 is a reference-quality, 500-series mic preamp with copious amounts of clean gain. With Colour, the CP5 is the most tonally versatile preamp in the world.
World Class Preamp. The CP5 is a transparent, low-noise preamp based on the "clean wire with gain" school of design. The preamp's signal path features only best-in-class components, including WIMA capacitors and THAT Corp. ICs. Preamp gain and Colour are adjustable via stepped controls for easy recall and stereo operation.
Add Some Colour. Plug any Colour module into the CP5 to add some character to your preamp. Dial in the exact amount of Colour you want with the stepped Colour control. Switch between tone and transparency with the Colour bypass switch. The CP5's preamp works with or without a Colour installed.
Beginner Friendly. Like all our kits, the CP5 comes with every part required and step-by-step picture instructions.
Full Features List
Fully compatible with the 500-series format
Stepped controls (21 positions) for easy recall and stereo operation
Anodized aluminum knobs and front panel
Phantom power, polarity, -20dB pad, and Colour switches
Mic preamp gain adjustable from +20-66dB
Ultra-transparent, low-noise preamp
No electrolytic capacitors or transformers in the signal path
WIMA film coupling capacitors
Based on the best-in-class THAT Corp. 1512 preamplifier IC
Electronically balanced inputs and outputs
Single Colour socket
Colour control adjusts amount of Colour without changing overall gain
Kit includes every component required to build the CP5
Step-by-step manual and guaranteed support
