Overview
The Phoenix Audio DRS1R/500 is a mono pre amp and DI for the API 500 series, it was designed to be identical in terms of features and sonics as the ever popular DRS1 but in a new format.
The unit runs at 24v thanks due to the special power supply built into the unit so it offers no sonic sacrifices whilst still maintaining a very low current use needed for the API format and is well within its API VPR limits.
Specifications
Class A (DSOP2) Output specs. Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.
Output connections: XLR’s on rear panel of API rack
Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage.
Custom wound Phoenix output transformer.
Microphone input: XLR’s Rear Panels of API rack
Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the output fader.
Gain reduction: -30dB push-button Mic/Line switch (Mic input)
High Input Impedance DI: Mono 1/4″ Jack on front panel
Gain Meter: LED Metering. (Green = -2dbu, +4dbu & 0dBu, Yellow = +13dbu Red= +16dBu)
Phantom Power: Switchable phantom on Push-button Switch
High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch, 120hz 6db per octave
Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch
Mute : on Push-button Switch
Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
Frequency Response: DI Input Stage: -0.3dB @ 40Hz, – 0.5dB @ 25kHz
Typical Headroom: +24dB on Mic-Pre stage
DI Stage gain: Maximum of 20dB
