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Conjure Up a Classic

The Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series mic preamp serves up lucidity and definition, allowing you to hear subtle details you didn't think your mics were capable of capturing. Boasting exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs, the Class AB 581 has an incredible sonic signature you'd expect from components costing considerably more. And this innovative design's output level control functions as a fader when routing straight to your DAW. Fortify your 500 Series rack with the Chameleon Labs 581.





Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Mic Preamp Module at a Glance:

• Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
  
• Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
  
• hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel

Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
For its role models, the Chameleon Labs 581 aspires to the sonics of classic holy grail large-format console preamps. The 581 is extremely lucid sounding, with a remarkably solid low end - a combination that makes it perfect for everything from kick drums to vocals. The 581 also possesses a definite "character" - a sonic signature that you wouldn't expect in a preamp at this price.

Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
The Chameleon Labs 581's fully balanced transformer mic input lends a distinctive solidity to the sound of this preamp, but if you want to dial it all the way to vintage, you can upgrade to a Carnhill, the original transformer used in '70 era Neves.

hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel
The Chameleon Labs 581's hi-Z input lets you plug your guitar, bass, or synth straight into the front panel. How convenient is that? Whatever you need to record, the Chameleon Labs 581 has you covered!

Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Mic Preamp Module Features:
Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel
Discrete Class AB Circuit
API 500 series compatible card
Powered by CPS-501 Powered Chassis or any 500 series compatible power supply
Transformer balanced output
300 Ohms or 1.2K Ohms mic input selector
48VDC phantom power selector
Output level control functions as a fader when going straight to D.A.W. or tape
LED illuminated push buttons for visual confirmation
LED Metering (Power, Signal, +4dB, Peak)

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number 581

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