The
Ultimate Front End for High Resolution Recording
- All tube, short signal path design
- Pure class A, high voltage circuitry
- Transformerless tube output stage capable
of delivering +35dBu
- Low noise, wide bandwidth and superior
transient response
- Choice of mic input transformer for
'full' or 'focused' sound
- 30dB gain range in 3dB steps
- Fully transformerless DI with 100k,
1M and 10M input impedances
- Ten position mic lo-cut filter (20-180Hz)
- Gold-plated switch contacts, I/O connectors
and tube sockets
- Polypropylene caps and metal film resistors
(pairs matched to 0.1%)
- Fully regulated high voltage (300V)
and filament power supplies with soft-start warm-up and muting
- Custom toroidal power transformer with
shield for minimum hum
The MDP-1 is a modern two channel vacuum tube Mic/DI
preamp designed to be the ultimate way to get your mic or source
directly to tape or hard disk. Unlike vintage or hybrid designs,
the MDP-1 uses a pure tube, class A high voltage circuit topology
with a transformerless output stage to deliver an open, intimate
sound with a level of detail that meets the requirements of the
most demanding recording applications. Our short signal path
design excels in audio performance, delivering extremely wide
bandwidth, low noise, and high headroom.
A key component of the
sound of a tube mic preamp is the input transformer. It's here
that we let your select how you would like the preamp to sound.
The MDP-1 can be ordered with your choice of two low turns-ratio
transformers depending on your requirements: a Jensen 13K7A for
a full, open sound with plenty of sparkle in the high end and
a deep low end - perfect for recording all sources, especially
instrumental music; or a custom-wound transformer for a more
'focused' sound, with extra presence and clarity in the midrange
- ideal for a vocal sound that easily distinguishes itself in
a mix.
The MDP-1 also has all
the things you'd expect in a full-featured mic preamp; phantom
power, phase reverse, -20dB input pad, a lo cut filter with 10
frequencies and large, illuminated VU meters.
The DI signal path is
completely transformerless, with a selection of three input load
impedances: 10M for piezoelectric acoustic instrument pickups,
1M for magnetic pickups, and 100k with a 20dB pad for line level
sources such as keyboards or other -10dBV equipment.
