The A Designs EM-Blue mic preamp module is part of the company's line of unique modules, each with their own color - both sonic and visual.
The EM-Blue 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 500 Series Pres A Designs Audio produces,
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.
A-Designs EM-Blue Microphone Preamp Features :
- Custom wound Nickel input and output transformers
- 1/4-inch Hi-Z direct inject input for instruments
- 48-volt phantom power (with red LED indicator)
- -20dB pad switch
- Phase reverse switch
- 62dB aluminum cast gain knob
- Thumb screws (for easy install and un-install)
- Solid construction
- Original design!
The EM-Blue's custom-wound input and output transformers give this preamp card some added top end for some real "air", adding a distinctive tonal flavor that's useful in any mix.
As with all EM Series modules, this preamp offers features such as a phase switch, 20dB pad, 48V phantom power, aluminum gain knob, and thumb screws for easy install.
The A-Designs "EM Series" is a twist on their popular Pacifica-based P-1 module. Each color (Silver, Blue, Red, and Gold) has its own sound, which is accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers. This gives you a large palette of preamp "coloration" to add to the sound of your favorite microphones or instruments.
