Great River ME-1 NV

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Great River ME-1 NV

Great River

ME-1 NV

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Product Info

Article Number: 119111
Model: ME-1 NV
Category: Preamps
Price: $1,604.90

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The Great River ME-1 NV is a serious preamp – it's got that classic, punchy Great River sound in a single, focused channel. This is a perfect addition for engineers and musicians wanting to elevate a key vocal, acoustic, or bass DI track; it’s all about getting that pristine, powerful sound.

Product Description

  • Great River ME-1 NV
  • 1-Channel Solid State Mic Preamp
  • XLR Microphone input
  • Hi-Z Instrument input on the front side
  • Balanced XLR outputs
  • TRS Insert to the output amplifier
  • Adjustable gain in 5 dB steps up to 60 dB
  • 1/4" - 10 dBV output for latency monitoring
  • Phantom power
  • Design: 19" / 1 U
PROS
  • • Discrete op-amp design delivers a remarkably clean and powerful signal
  • • The nickel-hafe construction feels incredibly solid and robust
  • • Hi-Z input is genuinely usable for direct recording of guitars and basses
  • • Flexible insert point allows for external processing and creative routing
CONS
  • • Single channel limits its immediate utility for multi-mic'd sources
  • • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for home studios
  • • 1U height can be restrictive in some rack configurations

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Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Solid State (Discrete)
Gain Range 60 dB
Phantom Power Yes (+48V)
Connections XLR, TRS, 1/4 in
Weight 11.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ME-1 NV offers a more streamlined design and a slightly different sonic signature – generally perceived as cleaner and more transparent than the MP-1NV, while retaining that signature Great River punch.
It’s designed for monitoring; the signal path is isolated from the main preamp circuitry, so it doesn’t impact the recorded signal's tone or quality.
It’s exceptionally versatile, but really excels on vocals, acoustic instruments, and bass guitars where you want clarity, detail, and a touch of added warmth.

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