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Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Mic Preamp Module with Fully Balanced Transformer Mic Input and Front Panel Instrument Input
Item ID: 581
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Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Microphone Preamp
Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Microphone Preamp

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The Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series mic preamp serves up lucidity and definition, allowing you to hear subtle details you didn't think your mics were capable of capturing. Boasting exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs, the Class AB 581 has an incredible sonic signature you'd expect from components costing considerably more. And this innovative design's output level control functions as a fader when routing straight to your DAW. Fortify your 500 Series rack with the Chameleon Labs 581.

Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Mic Preamp Module at a Glance:
  • Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
  • Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
  • hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel
Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs

For its role models, the Chameleon Labs 581 aspires to the sonics of classic holy grail large-format console preamps. The 581 is extremely lucid sounding, with a remarkably solid low end - a combination that makes it perfect for everything from kick drums to vocals. The 581 also possesses a definite "character" - a sonic signature that you wouldn't expect in a preamp at this price.

Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit

The Chameleon Labs 581's fully balanced transformer mic input lends a distinctive solidity to the sound of this preamp, but if you want to dial it all the way to vintage, you can upgrade to a Carnhill, the original transformer used in '70 era Neves.

hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel

The Chameleon Labs 581's hi-Z input lets you plug your guitar, bass, or synth straight into the front panel. How convenient is that? Whatever you need to record, the Chameleon Labs 581 has you covered!

Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series Mic Preamp Module Features:
  • Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
  • Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
  • hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel
  • Discrete Class AB Circuit
  • API 500 series compatible card
  • Powered by CPS-501 Powered Chassis or any 500 series compatible power supply
  • Transformer balanced output
  • 300 Ohms or 1.2K Ohms mic input selector
  • 48VDC phantom power selector
  • Output level control functions as a fader when going straight to D.A.W. or tape
  • LED illuminated push buttons for visual confirmation
  • LED Metering (Power, Signal, +4dB, Peak)

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