Earthworks 521 Single Channel Zero Distortion Technology 500 Series Preamp

£999.00

The Distortion Pedals department take a look at this New DistortionPreamp in , the Earthworks 521 Single Channel Zero Distortion Technology 500 Series Preamp by Earthworks is New, it is in stock at a great price and delivered to all areas of the UK. Read More for more product information, images, latest prices and how to order.

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The Distortion Pedals department take a look at this New DistortionPreamp in , the Earthworks 521 Single Channel Zero Distortion Technology 500 Series Preamp by Earthworks is New, it is in stock at a great price and delivered to all areas of the UK. Read More for more product information, images, latest prices and how to order.

This Solid State 521 Zero Distortion Preamplifier is the next ideal addition to your recording rig. 

Premium Architecture

Polarity invert; switchable phantom power; peak amplitude clip detection; these are just a few of the excellent features provided by the 521. A transformerless output stage allows for long cable runs – all without any detriment to your quality. Transparent gain is even highly switchable, from 5dB to 60dB. This is done in 5dB increments. 

Add to this efficient overload margin, common mode rejection and an ultra-low noise floor, as well as a broad bandwidth and distortion lower than one part per million, and you've got yourself an extremely innovative piece of engineering. Performance is maintained no matter the impedance; the 521 is great for dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones as a result. 

Features 

  • Works well with the majority of condenser, dynamic and ribbon microphones. 
  • Extremely wide bandwidth. 
  • Very low noise floor. 
  • Transparent gain (switchable from 5dB to 60dB within 5dB steps). 
  • Peak amplitude clip detection. 
  • Polarity invert switch. 
  • Switchable 48V phantom power. 
  • Solid-state, transformerless architecture. 
  • Zero distortion. 

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