The Shadow Hills Quad GAMA is a four channel version of the Gama, with all the capabilities, features, and quality of the original.
The Gama is centered around our custom discrete op-amp. This
no-compromise design exudes hugeness, fidelity, punchy-ness and depth,
across the full frequency range, without becoming veiled or choked, the
way non-discrete varieties can.
The preamplifier input is transformer balanced and utilizes an original
Jensen input transformer. We couldn't decide which vintage output
transformer we liked best, so we had our favorites perfectly recreated,
and included them all. You can change output transformers with the flick
of a switch, thus changing the tonal capabilities to compliment to
whatever material you are recording. This allows you to audition
different settings to find the perfect match for microphone or direct
input without patching and un-patching other preamps, and possibly
alleviating the need for EQ. Choose between Nickel, Discrete, or Steel
settings, or upgrade the Discrete to Iron. Each transformer position is
stellar unto itself, but the capability of switching between them is
like having three great pre's in one.
The microphone gain is controlled by discrete attenuators made from
custom twenty-four position Elma switches. This means that all of the
channels are perfectly matched to each other and will never wear out
like a pot can. Unlike other boutique companies that offer expensive
stepped, or mastering options, but limit you to twelve positions, or use
stepped pots that can fail over time, ours have twice the resolution
and are included in the price.
All the standard Mic-pre features are present: phantom power, phase
reverse, a twenty dB pad, and direct input. We have also included the
ability to pad and reverse the phase of the Direct Input.
Quality is also unmatched. Twelve gauge steel chassis, engraved front
panels, large custom knobs, and personalized engraved serial number
plates, set the build apart. The design aesthetic is reminiscent of
1930's futuristic military technology, that has only now been realized.
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