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A Designs EM-Gold

Item ID: EMcardGold

500 Series Preamp Module with Custom-wound Transformers, Phantom Power, 20dB Pad, and Phase Button

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Get Solid Gold Sound from this Pre Module!

The A Designs EM-Gold mic preamp module is part of the company's line of unique modules, each with their own "color" - both sonic and visual. The EM-Gold combines the dark edge of the EM-Silver preamp card with the upfront mids offered by the EM-Red module. It's a great combination that adds some real flavor to any mix. As with all EM Series modules, this preamp card offers quality features, such as a phase switch, 20dB pad, 48V phantom power, aluminum gain knob, and thumb screws for easy install and un-install in the EM-Gold mic pre module.

A Designs EM-Gold Microphone Preamp Module at a Glance:
  • Part of a colorful line
  • An exciting combination


Part of a colorful line
The A Designs "EM Series" is a twist on their popular Pacifica-based P-1 module. Each color (Silver, Blue, Red, and Gold) has its own sound, which is accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers. This gives you a large palette of preamp "coloration" to add to the sound of your favorite microphones or instruments.

An exciting combination
A Designs took the custom wound output transformer of the EM-Silver and combined it with the custom wound input transformer of the EM-Red for a truly unique sound, perfect for vocals, bass, even floor toms! The EM-Gold offers the darker end of the Silver's range, combined with the up-front mids that make the Red stand out. It's Gold, baby!


A Designs EM-Gold Microphone Preamp Module Features:
  • Phase button
  • 20dB pad
  • 48V phantom power
  • Cast aluminum knob
  • Thumb screws (for easy install and un-install)
  • Solid construction
  • Custom-wound transformers (input and output)
  • Original design
  • Red LED indicator for phantom power


The A Designs EM-Gold microphone preamp module gives your mic some classic tonal color!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number EM-Gold
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