Vintage style electronics with no integrated circuits in the signal path. Api, a renowned manufacturer of mixing consoles, mic preamps, and other pro audio gear, is credited by starting the idea of modular signal processing units. Golden age project pre573 mk2 vintage 1073 style 500 series. Service manual produced by the hammond organ company for t 500 series organs. It is based on our popular sc1 mic preamp kit, with an added direct inject di circuitry for highimpedance signal sources like electric or. The heritage audio 2264jr is a 500 series microphone preamplifier and compressor in a 2 slot format featuring the same components and schematics as the classic 2264e compressor. Transformers occupy a key position in circuit design due to their ability to affect. Basic 3b basic module with pots kitchen sink 3b installation.
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The ams neve 1073lb is the classic neve mic pre for 500 series. Designing an eq circuit using a simulation software fivefish audio. If you dont see scrollbars on these panels, position your mouse over a panel and scroll with your mouse wheel. The 500 series is a modular format that consists of individual signal processing units and the enclosure that houses them. Newest in the series of acme audio manufacturings line of faithful recreations of legendary motown gear, this singlechannel lunchbox preamp has been exactingly reborn using the original 1966 engineering schematics, and features an alltube signal path, with hand selected tubes that drive a cinamag output transformer. Some circuits would be illegal to operate in most countries and others are dangerous to construct and should not be attempted by the inexperienced. Heritage audio 2264jr compressor mic pre 500series. At its heart is the colour palette, a 500series module that holds three small, interchangeable snapin. The api 512c is a mic line instrument preamp, world famous for its ability to. However, the true systems precision 8 is one of the few exceptions that only cost around half that. The api 512c remains faithful to the circuit designs of apis founder saul walker. Preamp wiring diagrams and schematics nordstrand audio. Before installing the modules, refer to the owners manual to see what the.
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The best 500 series chassisracklunchbox enclosures for 2020. The chandler limited tg2 500 500 series micline preamp module is a spoton recreation of the rare emi tg12428, found in the recording and mastering consoles of emi and later abbey road studios in the late 60s and early 70s. This singlechannel lunchbox preamp has been exactingly reborn using the original 1966 engineering schematics, and features an alltube signal path, with hand selected tubes that drive a cinamag output transformer. Rupert neve designs 511 500 series microphone preamp. The phoenix audio drs1r500 is a mono pre amp and di for the api 500 series. Tubebox a singleslot 500series tube microphone preamp that boasts pristine audio output, superiorquality highend design, and a value price. Lindell audio 6x500vin vintage edition 500 series microphone. Todays 500series api 512c preamp remains faithful to the original circuit. The tg2 500 is built using the original tg12428 schematics. Whether youre setting up a home studio or want superior sound while listening to music, amplifiers and preamps can help you get the results you want. Check out dream theaters release the astonishing which utilizes the suncoast b1p and b501 bass preamp as part of john myungs complex signal chain. Newest in the series of acme audio manufacturings line of faithful recreations of legendary motown gear, this singlechannel lunchbox preamp has been exactingly reborn using the original 1966 engineering schematics, and features an alltube signal path, with hand selected tubes that drive a. This vintageinspired 500 series module boasts a singlechannel, transformercoupled mic pre with 48v phantom power and up to 65db of gain everything you need to make your condenser microphones sing.
The output is transformer balanced and fully floating and can drive a 600 ohm load up to level of about 28 dbu. The mono gamagolden age microphone amp slips into your api 500 series compatible rack and delivers massive, punchy, fullfrequency sonics with extraordinary depth andair. Walker devised the circuits, including those of the api. When both units have link engaged and connected, the control voltage is shared between them so when one unit is triggered, it will trigger the other unit equally. Audio innovations series 500 schematics 1989 by wei. Note that all these links are external and we cannot provide support on the circuits or offer any guarantees to their accuracy. We provide diy doityourself mic preamp kits, 500 series kits, power supply kits, and api vpr certified audio modules for the 500 series rack. The best 500 series mic preamps for 2020 the music kitchen. Back mike amico performing live with his suncoast 500 series preamp sixpack rack.
Enjoy anything from vintage warmth to crystalclear modern performance and everything in between. Shop our incredible range of 500 series preamps, including aea rpq500, d. Api eventually formed a vpr alliance program that provided standardization. The phoenix audio drs1r 500 is a mono pre amp and di for the api 500 series. High frequency rolloff is set by c3 and low frequency cutoff point by c1. The most saturationdistortionawesome out of all of the 500 series preamps i have heard. The 510s two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of smoothness and control, while the independent low frequency boost circuit is designed to get the most out of high. You can choose between classic solidstate console recreations, vintage tube designs, or something thats a bit more esoteric. Theyre built to be your sonic partner for many, many years to come.
Designing an eq circuit using a simulation software. The first vacuum tube mic preamp designed for the lachapell audio 500 series format, the model 583s mk2 is still the only 500 series module that properly powers the tube with 250v of truetube technology. Our customers range from professional recording studios based in the united states, europe and asia to small project studios run by small business owners and music recording. Hammond organ service manual t500 series internet archive. I think its a great learning tool to experiment with circuits and see. Software control for 500 series modules the next big thing. Musos is proudly independent, with an online store that delivers across australia. The dbx 510 answers the call of audio professionals everywhere delivering subharmonic synthesis in the convenient design of a 500 series module. Here we present the original articles, with our additional commentary. Golden age pre573 mkiii 500 series microphone preamp. Theres also the cranesong syren but i dont know if it is coloured or on the clean side. Each of adesigns preamps are designed with a certain purpose in mind, with custom transformers tailored to particular applications, and with that in mind the p1 is their highfidelity proposition in the preamp realm. Link is designed to utilize the 500 series link buss built into many 500 series racks like the r6 or r10 check your racks manual for details. Api sound at an affordable price, and in the scalable api 500 series format.
Ten of the best 500 series mic preamps by the press desk a format created by api audio for their modular consoles, the 500 series has come a long way since its inception to become one of the most interesting choices for the modern studio. Hence, in a preamplifier circuit, at least in its lowsignallevel stages, it is necessary to use lownoise devices. Colour 500series analog saturation platform tape op magazine. From the above it is fairly clear that a preamplifier circuit could be a simple circuit or a relatively complex interconnection of simple circuits. The shadow hills industries mono gama 500 series mic preamp will make any signal you put through it sound great. All of our 500 series preamps boast a flexible, compact, expandable, and portable design. It is based on our popular sc1 mic preamp kit, with an added direct inject di circuitry for highimpedance signal sources like electric or bass guitars. Link is designed to utilize the 500series link buss built into many 500 series racks like the r6 or r10 check your racks manual for details. Juice up your 500 series rack with the lindell audio 6x500vin.
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