The Dual Drive knobs on the LaChapell 992EG provide an incredible array of tonal options. Favoring the input knob will increase the signal going into the tube, resulting in more harmonics and overall distortion. Favoring the output know yields a very clean signal. Together, you can dial in sounds from pristine to warm and harmonically rich making the 992 one of the most versatile pieces of gear in your recording studio.

The pad switch not only provides a -20dB gain reduction for high input sources, it also works with the Dual Drive knobs to create color and headroom options. Engage the pad to dial in warm tones with lots of headroom.

The front panel Hi-Z input allows you to plug a bass or other instrument directly into the 992EG. As an instrument front end, the 992EG provides natural tube compression and harmonics to bass, keys, and other instruments that can use some analog tube warmth and fatness.

The illuminated VU meters make it easy to dial in the perfect amplification. It runs from a separate signal chain so there is no interference with the amplified signal.

The 992EG chassis and front panel are incredibly robust, ensuring your 992EG is not just a tube mic preamp for todays recording studio sessions, but one that will be handed down for generations.

Cinemag input transformers, Jensen output transformers, the finest components, carefully selected 12AX7 (input stage) and 12AU7 tubes (output stage)… The 992EG is incredibly quiet even when being driven.  A true audio heirloom.