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Vintech X81

Item ID: X81

1-channel Mic Preamp with 4-band EQ, High-pass Filter, DI, and Class A Design

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Because of our great relationship with Vintech, we can usually get this special order item to you within a week or two. Please note that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable. Order online or call for more information.

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  • Retail Price$2550.00
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  • Sale Price:$2100.00
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From Our Research Team:

Premium Mic Preamp with 4-band EQ!

Vintech has produced the new X81 Class A mic preamp with equalizer. While many people love the classic Neve 1081 module because of its versatile equalizer section, many feel that its use of Class AB amplifiers causes it to lack that certain "magic" associated with the Class A amplifiers found in the Neve 1073 module. The Vintech X81 Class A features the same great microphone preamplifier as our X73, but with a more comprehensive 4-band equalizer with Q adjustments on the two midrange frequencies.

Vintech utilizes the same Class A amplifier designs found in the original Neve 1073 module throughout the X81 Class A. The equalizer section features ten low/mid frequency points, ten hi/mid frequencies, and five frequency choices on both the low and high shelving adjustments. The X81 Class A also includes a highpass filter, a DI, and an output strength meter.

The Vintech X81 Class A preamp requires an X73 power supply.

Vintech X81 Class A microphone preamp Features:
  • Class A, all discrete, transformer balanced design
  • 4-band equalizer with low and hi mid Q adjustment
  • Swiss made, military grade, hand-wired attenuator switch
  • Custom concentric style hand-wired switches and potentiometers
  • Custom machined aluminum knobs
Specification Detail
Preamp Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Phantom Power Yes
EQ Yes
Compression No
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR (Mic), 1 x XLR (Line), 1 x 1/4" (Line)
Analog Outputs 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other I/O No Other I/O
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Width 19"
Manufacturer Part Number X81

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Awesom

by L W S from Nashville, Tenn
June 26, 2012
Music Background: Producer, bass player
This is my favorite pre. Well, new pre. Throw it on a bass and you can't go wrong.

Top poster is right. THIS ROCKS@!!!!!

by Donnx from ATL
January 4, 2009
Music Background: Everything
Great value for the money compared to paying $4000-$5000 for a neve module and psu. This is close enough if you ask me and if you can't get your source to sound good through this, something is defin... read more [+]itely wrong. Great eq for the bank. Awesome work from Dallas at Vintech. close [-]

I can't believe no one's reviewed this yet..

by Dave from WA
April 15, 2007
Music Background: musician, budding recording/mixing engineer, self producer.
...because the X81 rocks! This is a frontend that makes everything sound better. Easy to use, musical EQ, great pre, great build quality, quiet. Very versatile, run anything through it. And you can... read more [+] achieve the famous Neve sheen. Great value when you compare to the price of a Neve 1081 module. The EQ can be surgical without changing the overall sound. Very pro sounding. It may seem expensive upfront, but the first time you playback after tracking with it you'll know it was money well spent. Combine the X81 with an 1176LN or Distressor compressor and you'll be amazed. close [-]

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