Millennia HV-35
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Millennia
HV-35
Product Info
Article Number:
274297
Brand:
Millennia
Model:
HV-35
Category:
500 Series Components
Price:
$1,164.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Millennia HV-35 is a truly special preamp – it's clean, transparent, and incredibly musical. It’s an absolute gem for engineers and vocalists seeking pristine recordings with exceptional detail, especially those working with ribbon mics. This is a workhorse for critical tracking situations where subtle details matter.
Product Description
- Millennia HV-35
- Microphone Preamp
- 500 Series
- Stepless input gain
- Instrument input on the front
- DC Coupled ribbon mic with 10 dB gain boost setting
- 48V Phantom power
- 15 dB Pad
- Frequency range: + 0 / -3 dB: from 3 Hz to over 300 kHz
- Polarity flip
- Construction: API Series 500 Rack Format
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response captures subtle nuances brilliantly
- • DC coupling handles ribbon mics flawlessly, avoids transformer saturation
- • Stepless gain control offers precise tonal shaping flexibility
- • Robust API 500 format construction ensures long-term reliability
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for a single preamp
- • Limited input headroom can clip with extremely hot signals
- • Lacks recallable presets, requiring manual gain adjustments
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
Microphone Preamp
Channels
1
Controls
Stepless Input Gain, 15dB Pad, Polarity Flip, Instrument Input
Compatible Format
API Series 500 Rack Format
Weight
2.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 1073 has a more colored, vintage sound; the HV-35 offers a cleaner, more modern transparency with wider bandwidth.
Yes, it’s perfectly fine for bass DI, though you might want to experiment with the gain staging for optimal results.
DC coupling prevents transformer saturation that can muddy the low end and reduce dynamic range when using ribbon microphones.
