The A Designs EM-Silver mic preamp module is part of the company's line of unique modules, each with their own color - both sonic and visual.
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.
A-Designs EM-Silver Microphone Preamp Features :
- Custom wound steel 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-Silver's custom-wound steel transformer give this preamp card some added darker tonalities, adding a distinctive sonic 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 phatom 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.
