Fredenstein V.A.S. MicPre
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Fredenstein
V.A.S. MicPre
Product Info
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The Fredenstein V.A.S. MicPre delivers a surprisingly authentic vintage vibe for a budget-friendly preamp. It's a sweet option for vocalists, acoustic instrument players, or anyone wanting a touch of warmth and character without the expense of a truly high-end unit. It's especially appealing for home recordists and podcasters.
Product Description
- Fredenstein V.A.S. MicPre
- 1-Channel microphone preamplifier
- Characterful vintage sound
- Discretely constructed OPA2 operational amplifier
- American output transformer
- +48 V Phantom power
- Switchable phase reversal
- -20 dB pad
- Low Cut
- Switchable input impedance
- 1500 ohm to 300 ohm (LZ)
- LED meter
- XLR microphone input
- Hi-Z instrument input for guitar / bass on the front side
- Line output: 6.3 mm XLR and jack
- Insert: 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone: 6.3 mm jack
- Integrated power supply
- Power switch on the back
- Desktop format
- Design: 9.5" / 1U
- • American output transformer imparts a pleasing, warm harmonic character
- • Discrete OPA2 provides clean gain with subtle vintage vibe
- • Hi-Z input is surprisingly usable for direct guitar/bass recording
- • Compact desktop format is convenient for small studios or mobile setups
- • Transformer saturation can become muddy quickly if pushed too hard
- • Limited channel count restricts use in more complex recording scenarios
- • Build quality, while decent, feels a bit plasticky for the price
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