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Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII

Item ID: 7602mk2

1-channel Microphone Preamplifier and 3-band Equalizer

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A Great, Does-it-all Preamp/EQ

The original Chameleon Labs 7602 microphone preamplifier and equalizer made serious waves when it came out in 2005. With the 7602 MKII, Chameleon Labs gives you the sound of a '70s British console preamp, plus an amazing, sound-morphing 3-band EQ that takes full advantage of modern analog precision circuitry. The result: a classic console-style preamp that you can tweak to nestle comfortably in any mix. It's little wonder many of today's top recording engineers have made the 7602 MKII their number 1 go-to microphone preamplifier.





The power of the 7602 MKII starts with its input stage, which allows you to select the perfect impedance for your microphone. This function alone makes the 7602 MKII invaluable to any serious engineer, because it allows you to get a wide range of tone out of a single microphone. It also lets you get the most out of ribbons and other "low-output" microphones. Next, there's the 7602 MKII's switchable highpass filter, which lets you cut out the mud and other useless low-frequency noise that can cloud up your sound. Shelving high- and low-frequency EQ controls with selectable cutoff frequencies give you an enormous range of tone, and semi-parametric mid control lets you dial in frequencies from 360Hz all the way up to 7.2k - perfect for fine-tuning your sound.

A high-end, Swiss-made, 20-position solid-gold gain switch assures not only mechanical-noise-free operation, but quality that's built to last. A Switchcraft DI is also ready for years of hard use. (You'll probably want to write this amazing preamp into your will.) Finally, US-made tantalum capacitors and custom wound transformers give the 7602 MKII robust sound, all the way up to its +80dB maximum gain. If you're looking for a single great preamplifier/EQ that you can use for any microphone and any sound source, the Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII microphone preamplifier and equalizer is it!

Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer Features at a Glance:
  • Single-channel preamp and 3-band EQ combo
  • Selectable impedance (300 ohms or 1.2 kohms) lets you get excellent results from any microphone
  • 5-position switchable highpass filter (3db loss at 300Hz, 160Hz, 80Hz, and 50Hz with an 18db cut per octave slope)
  • Swiss-made, 20-position solid-gold gain switch with up to 80dB of gain
  • Robust Switchcraft DI
  • Shelving low-frequency control with four frequency selections: 220Hz, 110Hz, 60Hz, and 35Hz
  • Peaking mid-frequency control with six frequency selections: 360Hz, 700Hz, 1.6k, 3.2k, 4.8k, and 7.2k
  • Shelving high-frequency control with four frequency selections: 16k, 12k, 7k, 4.9k and 3.4k
  • All frequency bands feature 20db boost/cut

If you're looking for an excellent go-to preamp/EQ, check out the Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII microphone preamplifier and equalizer!
Specification Detail
Preamp Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Frequency Response 11Hz-77.65kHz
Phantom Power Yes
EQ 3-band
Compression No
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR (mix), 1 x XLR (line), 1 x TS (DI)
Analog Outputs 1 x XLR
Digital Inputs No digital I/O
Digital Outputs No digital I/O
Other I/O No other I/O
Computer Connectivity No computer connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Width 19"
Manufacturer Part Number 7602MKII

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

AWESOME

by Anthony Fernandez from Atlanta, GA
July 5, 2011
Music Background: Recording/Live Sound Engineer
This is one amazing pre/eq!!!! Very big sounding pre. The eq sweatens up your source. This is an incredible value. My uncle has one of these and two vintage Neve 1073's. He was amazed at how close the... read more [+]y have came to recreating the classic at this price range. Now they aren't an exactly the same but at this price range, "Amazing Close" is good enough for me. I haven't heard the X-Mod but have heard great things. You can hear this in action with the Avant CV-12 on Sho Baraka's - "We can be More Remix" on his vocals at the beginning of the track. close [-]

Chameleon

by Daniel from Murfreesboro, tn
April 1, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer
THis is a clean pre! The EQ is SICK! great preamp for a great price. the DI on the front is nice as well. I have many Pres in my rack and this one gets just as much use as once 3 times the price. Do y... read more [+]ourself a favor and get it. close [-]

Great product

by Kendal O from Tulsa, OK
December 21, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer / Mixer
This is a really darn good preamp for the price. I have a lot of "Big Brand X" preamps from vintage and new companies that are twice the price of this thing, and it really holds it's own. I was lookin... read more [+]g for something that I could run live for toms - something I could EQ analog on the way in (because I always seem to EQ toms, no matter what the genre). My other channel strips are prioritized to kick and snare, and bass guitar. I wanted something that could totally hold its own but not break the bank. So, I bought a few of these and have been using them with amazing results on toms ever since.

This was TOTALLY the ticket. Sounds GREAT on toms, sounds great on drums and kills as a Bass DI. Wasn't too happy with it on vocals or acoustic guitar, but granted I have "Big Brand X" preamps that I use for that. If you don't have the money for expensive preamps, this thing really does sound great on almost anything. close [-]

Best customer service Ive ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


Christopher , Sasvannah, GA

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