Huge Value in an All-discrete 500 Series Pre!
The Fredenstein Artistic MicPre is a high-performance 500 Series microphone preamp with a 100% discrete signal path using Fredenstein's proprietary OPA2 operational amplifier and an American-made steel-core output transformer. Features include 65dB of gain, a 20dB Pad, switchable polarity, selectable input impedance, and 48V phantom power. Fredenstein's 8-LED peak meter has a 50dB range, giving you a precise read on operating conditions. The high-impedance 100 kOhms direct input is located on the top panel accepts both balanced and unbalanced signals and naturally, your electric guitars and basses. The Fredenstein Artistic MicPre delivers big, bold, vintage-inspired sound with clarity and detail. It's a tremendous value and a great addition to your 500 Series rack.
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Big iron and the OPA2
The Artistic MicPre employs a US-made output transformer, which is particularly critical to the sound of the unit. Also under the hood is Fredenstein's proprietary OPA2 op-amp. Not a clone of an older design; the OPA2 is new technology with matched, integrated dual input transistors that greatly improve upon the specifications of vintage op-amps. Like vintage units, however, it's a socketed design with industry-standard pin-out that you can swap without tools. The OPA2 (along with the high-quality transformer) is key to the Artistic MicPre's sonic wizardry. At Sweetwater, We've put the Artistic MicPre to the test, and we like what we're hearing. We think you will too.
Fredenstein Artistic MicPre Features:
- High-performance 500 Series microphone preamp
- 100% discrete signal path; 65dB of gain
- Fredenstein's proprietary OPA2 op-amp
- American-made output transformer
- 20dB Pad, switchable polarity, selectable input impedance, and 48V phantom power
