Pack Your Rack with This Modern Classic Mic Pre
Start with a great-sounding 500 Series mic preamp circuit, then give the engineer the option to switch in premium, gain-compensated Lundahl input and output transformers. That's the enticing premise behind the Fredenstein F601A. A fully discrete Class A gain stage with a unique zero-negative-feedback design, the F601A delivers clean, warm low frequencies and superior transient response for silky, detailed highs without a trace of harshness. Facilities include polarity reverse, 48-volt phantom power, a 60Hz highpass filter, and a lo-Z switch that lowers the input impedance to 300 ohms to optimally match up with your ribbon and dynamic mics. And with 78dB of gain on tap, your ribbons will love this pre. Powered by a 32-bit CPU, the F601A stores your parameters in nonvolatile memory which is recalled upon start-up. Sweetwater's advice: once you hear what it can do, the Fredenstein F601A will be a critical component in your signal chain.
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Fredenstein F601A 500 Series Microphone Preamp Features:
- A high-performance preamp for pro recording engineers
- Discrete Class A gain stage with unique zero-negative-feedback design
- Individually selectable Lundahl input and output transformers
- 78dB of gain (with input transformer engaged)
- Polarity reverse, 48-volt phantom power, and 60Hz highpass filter
- lo-Z switch lowers the input impedance to 300 ohms to optimally match up with your ribbon and dynamic mics
- Incorporates high-quality sealed relays controlled by 32-bit microcontroller
- 32-bit CPU stores your parameters in nonvolatile memory
- Install it in a Fredenstein Bento D chassis and all parameters will be displayed on the Bento LCD screen
- Not standalone — requires compatible 500 Series chassis
