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500 Series Mic Preamps

500 Series Spectacular! - Buy the modules and get 'em racked!

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The A Designs “EM Series” is a twist on the P-1. Each color has its own sound. This was accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers is equipped with a “Nickel” custom wound output transformer. This translates into “Highs” which will produce a much more airy top-end-ish tone. Used with a “dark” sounding microphone or a alto vocalist it can produce a “heavenly” sound. You will also find this pre useful for recording a snare drum for a “crisp crack” sound. And if you use the DI Feature you just might want to hear what an electric guitar sounds like going thru the nickel transformers. As with all the A Designs Audio modules, there is a -20dB PAD Switch. So, to get down and dirty with an electric guitar you will want to pad your input and crank the gain for a slight growl.
 
All of the A Designs Audio module pres have the following Features:<UL>

<LI> -20dB Pad
<LI>Phase
<LI>48v Phantom
<LI>Cast aluminum knob
<LI>Thumb Screws (for easy install and un-install)
<LI>Solid construction
<LI>Custom Wound Transformers (input and output)
<LI>Original Design (no CLONES)
<LI>Red LED indicator for Phantom power</UL>
 
When developing our product(s) A Designs Audio feels the need to place units into the hands of both the professional and the average end user. In doing so, we have learned from their experiences and they have passed valuable information on to us. This helps us to produce a product with pride of craftsmanship and knowing we helped, in some way, to continue to inspire the art of creating and recording. So, no matter what your needs are for recording the perfect sound, A Designs Audio can help you by providing a solid tool to contribute to the job.
 
Check out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A Designs in action! 
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<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Piano.mov" target="blank">Recording Piano with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>
 
<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov" target="blank">Recording Acoustic Guitar with A Designs Blue and Hammer</a>
 
<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_MaleVox.mov" target="blank">Recording Male Vocals with A Designs Pacifica</a>
 
<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_FemaleVox.mov" target="blank">Recording Female Vocals with A Designs Hammer</a>
 
<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/Dylan_JCM800.mov" target="blank">Recording Electric Guitar with A Designs Hammer</a>

A Designs Audio EM-Blue
Single Channel EM-Series MicPre/DI Card - Blue

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The A Designs EM-Gold is the latest pre-amplifier of the EM Series.
 
A Designs took the custom wound output transformer of the EM-Silver and combined it with the custom wound input transformer of the EM-Red.
 
The results here made for the perfect sound on a floor tom!
 
It also produced great results with a number of microphones for vocals, Bass, and MP3/Drum Machines.
 
We can say that the EM-Gold produces the dark end of the EM-Silver with more “up front” mids.
 
 
All of the A Designs Audio module pres have the following Features:<UL>

<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

A Designs Audio EM-Gold
Single Channel EM-Series MicPre/DI Card - Gold

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The A Designs “EM Series” is a twist on the P-1. Each color has its own sound. This was accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers comes with a 50/50 output transformer. A Designs Audio added a little kick to this one by changing the “Input Transformer,” as well. The results translates into more “Up Front Mids”! You may find this very useful when recording acoustic guitar with a condenser microphone.

As with all the A Designs Audio modules, there is a 48v Phantom Power Switch. With all the new condenser microphones on the market in a very wide price range, the engineer or musician now has limitless possibilities to choose from in their endless search for their “perfect sound.” You may also like to use the EM-Red for recording Toms, both rack and floor.
 
All of the A Designs Audio module pres have the following Features:<UL>

<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

A Designs Audio EM-Red
Single Channel EM-Series MicPre/DI Card - Red

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The A Designs “EM Series” is a twist on the P-1. Each color has its own sound. This was accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers. 
  
The EM-Silver has a custom wound steel output transformer which will translate into a darker sound than the P-1, EM-Red, and EM-Blue. We find the EM-Silver to be a very good match with “Ribbon Microphones”. This is a good combination due to the fact that steel transformers were widely used in the early days of recording and broadcast along with ribbon microphones. 
 It depends on which ribbon you have or use which will determine the sound/color/flavor you will receive. With today’s influx of ribbon microphones there is a wide choice of character range available for you to determine which tone you are looking for or need. Another feature of the EM-Silver is a “DI” (direct inject) for use with electric instruments. We find that this is a great pre for Bass Guitar and Keyboards. Also, you may like to try the EM-Silver (depending on microphone) for your “kick” when recording drums! This is a very versatile tool for any recording situation.
 
All of the A Designs Audio module pres have the following Features:<UL>

<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

A Designs Audio EM-Silver
Single Channel EM-Series MicPre/DI Card - Silver

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A Designs Audio is proud to introduce a new line of microphone pre-amplifiers. These Pre-amplifiers are original designs stemming from our inspiration of the “Quad Eight Sound”. Each has its own unique character. Depending on which microphone you use, you will be able to open a world of color and sound to inspire you and your recordings.
 
The P-1 is based on our highly successful Pacifica.
 
All of the A Designs Audio module pres have the following Features:<ul>

<li> -20dB Pad
</li><li>Phase
</li><li>48v Phantom
</li><li>Cast aluminum knob
</li><li>Thumb Screws (for easy install and un-install)
</li><li>Solid construction
</li><li>Custom Wound Transformers (input and output)
</li><li>Original Design (no CLONES)
</li><li>Red LED indicator for Phantom power</li></ul>
 
When developing our product(s) A Designs Audio feels the need to place units into the hands of both the professional and the average end user. In doing so, we have learned from their experiences and they have passed valuable information on to us. This helps us to produce a product with pride of craftsmanship and knowing we helped, in some way, to continue to inspire the art of creating and recording. So, no matter what your needs are for recording the perfect sound, A Designs Audio can help you by providing a solid tool to contribute to the job.
 
Check out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A Designs in action! 
Right click to save

<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

A Designs Audio P-1
Single Channel 500 Series Compatible Mic Pre/DI Card

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<a class="bluelinks" href="http://techbreakfast.com/SoundCity/ADesigns_finalwebs/RCM_Sax.mov" target="blank">Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ</a>

A Designs Audio P-1 (Demo Deal)
Single Channel 500 Series Compatible Mic Pre/DI Card

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Originally designed to deliver the truest and most natural gain for 
impedance and noise sensitive ribbon microphones, the full-rack AEA RPQ 
 preamp has proven itself to be the perfect match for any microphone, 
ribbon or not. The AEA RPQ500 module is based on this successful 
 design and provides the same ultra-clean, high-gain signal path that 
has earned AEA preamps their great reputation, in a 500 series package.
 The RPQ500 has been enhanced with additional features, turning it into
 a workhorse tool for your API 500 compatible rack. The RPQ500
 delivers the bandwidth and quietness needed for high resolution 
recording. JFET circuit topology delivers all the dynamics, subwoofer 
bass, and fast transients that your microphones can record. No Load™ 
input impedance above 10,000 Ω means the RPQ500 will not load down a 
mic and change its sound. Low Energy Storage™ circuit design instantly 
recovers from overloads for superior dynamic performance. The 
CurveShaper™ offers a natural option for sculpting your sound right at 
the start of the signal path. Switchable and tunable low frequency (LF)
 and high frequency (HF) contour controls allow you to tame proximity 
problems and provide HF extension and slope control. The high-frequency
 CurveShaper™ excels at adding a touch of air or presence, and the 
low-frequency control can remove boxiness and boominess in a fast and 
unobtrusive way. The bottom line is a versatile channel strip that will
 deliver an unadulterated performance in any application. The 
Line/Mic switch bypasses the microphone gain stage and allows the EQ to
 be used for tracking with other preamps or during mixdown. Add the 
output level control and the RPQ500 becomes a high-quality processing 
tool that can be used for mixing and mastering when combined with 
summing racks and mixers such as the Purple Audio Moiyn or the Roll 
Music Folcrom. The original RPQ with CurveShaper™ was designed 
to fully capture every nuance of ribbon microphones: vintage or modern,
 passive or phantom powered. Engineers have discovered that the RPQ 
also complements their moving coil, tube and solid-state mics. By 
virtue of its sonic qualities and versatility, the AEA RPQ500 is the 
tool of choice for all microphones whenever a true and pristine signal 
path is needed. It will allow the best performance of all your 
microphones with a cleaner, more open, and more responsive sound than 
you’ve ever heard. 
 
Features: 

<ul><li>80 dB of quiet JFET gain</li><li>High-impedance No LoadTM inputs</li><li>CurveShaper™ EQ for extended highs and articulate lows</li><li>Line-level input mode for using the EQ during mixdown</li><li>Output level control</li><li>VPR alliance application pending</li></ul>

AEA RPQ500
500 Series mic pre/EQ

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AL.SO Modual Series MP2
Dual-Channel Mic Pre for the 500-Series format

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AML 5003D
"Carnhill" Class A microphone amplifier

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