NAMM 2005: Ampeg introduced the SVTMP Microphone Preamplifier, a tube-driven mic preamp/direct box for studio and live stage applications. The 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes provide classic Ampeg tube coloration to enhance the tone of a solid-state device. The SVTMP also features 1 x 12AX7 and 1 x 12AU7 tubes; combination input jack (1/4″ and XLR);… Read More NAMM 2005: Ampeg Intros SVTMP Tube Mic Preamp/Direct Box
2005 NAMM Show: Aphex Systems made the NAMM show debut of the new Model 207D tube microphone/instrument preamplifier. The Model 207D is now shipping to Aphex dealers with a suggested retail price of $499. The 207D takes Aphex’ Model 207 and adds AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs for direct digital connection throughout your signal chain,… Read More NAMM Update: Aphex 207D Preamp
2005 NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the IO|2 USB, a portable, inexpensive 24-bit/96k USB interface. The device features an aluminum housing and is USB powered. It features low latency ASIO 2.0 drivers and Cubase LE recording software, so you can record right out of the box. The IO|2 is equipped with professional mic-pre’s, phantom power… Read More Alesis Introduces IO|2 USB Audio Interface at 2005 NAMM Show
NAMM 2005: ALTO’s MP8D is an 8 channel instruments and microphone preamplifier with ADAT pipeline and 24-bit/192 Khz AES/EBU-SPDIF digital outputs. The MP8D is part of the ALTO ESOTAR line of processors. All of the ALTO Esotar products are built for the most demanding applications where accuracy, precision and sound transparency are a must. ALTO… Read More ALTO Introduces 8-Channel Preamp With Digital Output.
PreSonus has introduced the FireBox, an IEEE1394 FireWire interface. The FireBox is a compact FireWire recording system with the ability to record and playback six inputs and ten outputs simultaneously at professional-grade 24-bit/96k resolution. The FireBox is housed in a compact 1/3U wide tough little metal chassis which also fits in the PreSonus MaxRack Rackmounting… Read More PreSonus Introduces Firebox Audio Interface
PreSonus has introduced the BlueTube DP two channel microphone/ instrument preamplifier with Dual Path Technology. The BlueTube DP will replace the BlueTube by adding enhanced features including a dual signal path with both a solid state preamplifier stage and a tube preamplifier stage. This feature allows the user to switch between an ultra quiet transparent… Read More PreSonus Introduces BlueTube DP Preamp
Blue Microphones has introduced Robbie, a Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamplifier. With no ICs and the highest-quality discrete components from input to output, Robbie is one of the quietest (-131 dB EIN @ 50ohms) and most detailed (THD 0.006%). Robbie features audiophile-grade ultra low noise metal film resistors and polystyrene capacitors, and provides… Read More Blue Introduces Robbie Mic Pre
Damage Control has introduced the Womanizer, a new, high-end pure Class A dual tube preamplifier with distortion. Powered by the same analog preamp design found in their Demonizer, the Womanizer posseses all the tonal features as the Demonizer with a re-customized overdrive section. Features: Dual 12AX7’s 2 channels (Engage and Nuclear) Included Power Supply Analog… Read More Damage Control Introduces Womanizer Preamp
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Korg introduced the TP-2 and TPB-2 Tube Preamps, which feature optical compression. Korg’s new Dual Tube Preamp with Optical Compression and Digital Output (TP-2) provides sound enhancement for any recording application. Similarly, the new Dual Tube Preamp Board with Optical Compression (TPB-2) offers the same functionality in a user-installable… Read More Korg Introduces TP-2 and TPB-2 Tube Preamps at Summer Namm
