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Studio Projects VTB1

Single-Channel Solid State Microphone Preamplifier with Tube Blend

Item ID: VTB1

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Incredibly Affordable Single-Channel Mic Preamp!

The new Studio Projects VTB1 is the ultimate in low cost mic preamplifier technology. Incorporating true class A/B switching, the VTB1 is a totally discrete circuit. Unique to the VTB1 is the "Tube Drive". The Tube Drive is a variable drive to a 12AX7, that allows the user to blend as little, or as much of the Tube Drive they want. This VTB1 allows the user the most flexibility of any mic preamplifier in it's price class.

Studio Projects VTB1 Applications:
  • A superb vocal mic pre
  • Great for use as a Tube DI Box
  • Great for production, broadcast, and voice over work
  • Perfect for the professional and home project studio
  • A quality vocal mic preamplifier suitable for all vocal styles


The VTB1 allows you to go from a pristine solid state sound, to any combination of Tube Drive you choose - even hard distortion for guitars and bass! The VTB1 is must have device as the perfect mic preamplifier for any microphone!


Studio Projects VTB1 Features:
  • 48 Volt Phantom Power
  • Phase Reverse
  • Variable Input Gain Control On Detented Pot
  • 1/4" D.I. Jack On Front Panel
  • High Pass Filter
  • Descrete Solid State Class A/B Design
  • TRSInsert
  • Mic/Line Switch
  • VariableTube Blend On Detented Pot
  • Meter Read Select Between Input and Output level
  • Switchable Impedance between 50/200 Ohm
  • 5 position LED metering
  • XLR mic input
  • Balanced outputs on XLR and 1/4"
  • External AC Power Supply For extreme Low Noise Operation
  • Output Gain Control On Detented Pot

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Reviews
based on 13 customer reviews

Very Solid Construction and Sound!

by Acoustic Guy from Wyoming, USA
 September 22, 2008
 Music Background: Hobbyist
The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box was the solid construction. Well built and doesn't feel like cheap plastic as some others tend to. I use this with my toneport UX2 and AKG p... read more [+]erception 200 mic, and it really gives a great boost in tone and volume. Very quiet as well. Excellent value for this price range. close [-]

Very Valuable Mic Pre at a Very Reasonable Price

by Joshua "J-Duvv" Harris from Southaven, MS USA
 April 28, 2008
 Music Background: Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Student, Etc.....
I just got the mic on 4/25/08, and I'm already in love with the sound that's generated from it. I recommend this mic pre to any and every one.

Best tube pre for the $$$$$

by Donnie Bryant from Georgia
 February 3, 2008
 Music Background: cow bell professional
I can't believe a $120 sound good as some of the $1000 + pres I have used to record acoustic guitar, voice etc.. This is the way it should be. Everything priced cheap and not a mortgage payment. J... read more [+]eez. A freind told me this was a deal and he was right. And my ears believe it. Put a vintage tube in it..and it will sound even better.. close [-]

WOW

by Chad from chicago
 February 18, 2007
 Music Background: Recording Engineer and Pro Musician
I couldn't believe the vocals I got out of this $130 pre. They put all the money into the circutry on this one. If you're thinking about it, buy it.

Great Value

by Nelson from Evanston, IL
 September 11, 2008
 Music Background: Music Tech/Music Performance Student
I bought this preamp for use with a Beyerdynamic condenser a few years ago and it has worked amazingly ever since. Recently I bought an Oktava ribbon mic, which generally requires quite a bit of gain,... read more [+] and this preamp does the job fairly well. I have to turn it up more than I would like to, but it's a $120 pre on a quiet ribbon mic.

On male vocals I found the tube blend to be a pleasant feature, but I'd be fine without it.

I lost the power adapter and contacted Studio Projects but they never got back to me. I'm not a fan of their customer service... after 2 e-mails and a phone call I never got a hold of them. After a little bit of searching I found an adapter elsewhere that matched perfectly for $20.

The half-rackspace form factor is nice too. I doubt you will find a better value on a budget preamp than with this. I plan on buying another one soon! close [-]
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