DACS - Clear blue preamplifier

DACS new 8 channel all-in-one microphone and instrument preamp solution!! 8 channel discrete-component-based microphone amplifier separate phantom power and non-phantom power/line inputs fully floating balanced outputs balanced monitor input and switchable headphone/unbalanced jack outputs gain range of 45dB, from 15dB to 60dB clear and accurate PPM trajectory metering via two LEDs per channel. flat frequency response from below 5Hz to above 60kHz The clear blue preamplifier is the latest addition to the DACS line of high performance units. A new discrete component based design, the clear blue preamplifier is much more than just a microphone preamp; it gives the DAW and smaller studio user a complete professional pre-amplification and monitoring solution. Each channel will handle maximum inputs of +8dBm, making it ideal for amplifying synthesizers and samplers as well as microphones. With a gain of 45dB, from a minimum of 15dB to 60dB, separate phantom power and non-phantom power/line inputs, and fully floating balanced outputs, clear blue pre provides a truly professional interface. The non-phantom power/line inputs are coupled directly to the gain stage for dynamic, ribbon and valve mics. Two high impedance inputs on the front panel allow simple connection of guitars to the ‘Clear Blue Pre’. Keeping an eye on signal levels is simple, with DACS’ trademark PPM trajectory metering providing clear and accurate indication via two LEDs per channel; the graduated brightness of the LEDs means that you always have an accurate sense of the level. Latency free monitoring for recording is also provided for; fed from the DAW into a stereo balanced input on the rear panel, a built in DACS HeadLite amplifier channel is used to power headphone monitoring for the recording artist. A switch next to the headphone output routes the signal to stereo outputs for monitoring over loudspeakers. This well thought out interface will make recording and latency free monitoring for DAW users a joy to both engineers and artists. It also provides 8 channels of extremely good quality pre-amplifiers for all other recording environments. Technical information: * 2U rack enclosure * continuously variable gain from +15dB to +60dB * maximum input level +8dBu, maximum output level +23dBu into 10k ohms * flat frequency response from <5Hz to >60kHz Front panel: 8 pre-amp volume controls, 8 dual LED meters, 1 monitor volume control, 1 headphone output jack, 1 monitor select switch and 2 guitar inputs on jack Rear panel: 8 phantom powered microphone inputs on XLR, 8 non-phantom powered microphone/line inputs on TRS jack, 8 balanced outputs on TRS jack, 2 balanced monitor inputs, 2 balanced monitor outputs on TRS jack, and IEC inlet