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A Designs P-1

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500 Series Preamp Module with Phantom Power, Pad, Phase Switch, and Gain Control

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A Preamp Module with Classic Tone!

A Designs P-1 preamp module is based on the company's popular Pacifica preamp, and gives you exceptional sound quality with the classic vibe of some of the great vintage preamps. Featuring a DI, 48V phantom power, 20db pad, and phase buttons, and a gain control, the P-1 excels at adding just the right tonal "color" to the input signal, and flatters any microphone. If you want to add a touch of vintage tone to your console, or just want to improve the range of your studio's tonal capability, plug in the A Designs P-1 preamp module.


A Designs P-1 Preamp Module Features:
  • 48-volt phantom power
  • 20dB pad
  • Phase switch
  • Custom-wound transformers
  • Thumb screws for easy install and un-install
  • Cast aluminum rotary gain control knob

The P-1 preamp module is a great way to add some vintage color to your console!
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Manufacturer Part Number P1 Mic Pre

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Can't go Wrong With This One

by Mike K from Austin, TX
June 26, 2011
Music Background: drummer, recording engineer, studio owner
these are my all time favorite for drum overheads, coupled with a pair of AKG 414b-uls's. They are also excellent room mics, sound huge on bass guitar and keyboards (using the DI). They really excel... read more [+] for just about anything you can throw at them - I have never been disappointed with these.

The build of all of the A-Designs 500 series pres (I have the blue and gold varieties as well) is extremely solid. The layout of the minimal controls is very easy to use and an LED indicates when phantom power is engaged.

Get a pair of these and you will use them on everything! close [-]

Silky Smooth

by V Mizzle from San Diego, CA USA
March 1, 2009
Music Background: Home Studio Veteran
After a lot of research and a lot of hours on various gear discussion boards, I chose the A Designs P-1 for my first major preamp upgrade. No matter what I use it on, it consistently impresses, and I... read more [+] couldn't be happier that I got it.

The P-1 was used in every phase of tracking on my current project. Snare->57->P-1 gave a live, snappy snare sound that needs very little in the mix to sit perfectly. Bass went into the P-1 and was nice and fat even in dry rough mixes. This thing really shines on vocals, though. A Studio Projects C1 into the P-1 gave such a sweet, silky smooth, slightly airy tone that the two other singers in the band were blown away when they heard their tracks played back.

I don't think you can go wrong with this one. close [-]

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Carson McClain
A mini Pacifica.... sigh... there is a God! If you love the sound of the Pacifica and only need one channel for your 500 rack, this is the module to get. Great sound all the same features and it fits in your A Designs 500 rack. What a great pre.

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A Designs P-1

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