• Genuine vintage early 1960s British Mic Preamplifier


    Here we have a vintage 1960s valve preamp unit which has been fitted into a new enclosure for rack mounting. Fully tested and serviced to ensure everything is in perfect working condition as well as a couple of  mods so it conforms with modern safety standards. This includes the removal of the vintage mains connector and a new CE approved 3 pin fused socket fitted and mains earth connections upgraded.

    Sale is for a single unit not 2 as pictured


    Complete with the original high quality power supply built in
     


    These units are from professional British recording equipment from the late 1950s and early 1960s. As used in many studios, the BBC, Radio-phonic workshop, radio stations, Military use. Joe meek and many more

    John Lennon have several of these units in his home studio set up. I have photos of him using the equipment

    Each unit uses 2 x EF86 mic valves (the best sounding mic pre valve), 1 x ECC83, 1 x EL84
    Transformer driven output stage which adds a very punchy smooth sounding character

    Customer comments


    "I now have my studio set up. Preamps include universal audio, focusrite, vintage rca's. But the first preamp I always go to. Always! Is yours.
    Thank you"




    Positive feedback rating   Great preamp brings to life my recording electric guitar !
         Easy
     to work with just get it I will definitely test with some voice sure it 
     will be wonderful! really better than my ua m610 (first version) which 
     is really cool too,)amazing for the price !

    Positive feedback rating  "I just checked the Pre and I love it 😄
    I can't believe it sounds little better than my V 76,s"



    Positive feedback rating  Sound quality is very similar to the V72 vintage units we have. Just as good!



     



    Positive feedback ratingHIGHLY recommended.. this preamp brought life to my recordings like nothing else
     Vintage Valve / Tube Mic Preamp - Amp - Mike Amplifier Module - 1950's


    Positive feedback ratingCame to the conclusion that the preamp is as good and if not better than the Neve 1073 we have
     Vintage Valve / Tube Mic Preamp - Amp - Mike Amplifier Module - 1960s





    • Around 48 db gain
    • EF86 - ECC83 - EL84 valves
    • Frequency response - 30 hz to 19k hz
    • Mic input - Line input - Line output - Hi z input
    • VU meter
    • Serviced and ready to use
    • XLR mic input - Transformer Balanced input
    • XLR line output - Unbalanced output with option for transformer balanced output as an upgrade


    Photos of a unit just sold this week. Each unit is hand crafted to your specs and requirements. 


    I can provide demos of these units in action, some very high quality recordings



    Important shipping info - Please read!

    Please note shipping costs are estimated and it will be higher for some worldwide services.
    Some countries in europe do cost more than the quoted price. Please contact me for a shipping quote before purchase or i may have to send an additional invoice to cover the extra cost


    * We off er a full 12 month parts and labour warranty on each unit. In the unlikely event your unit should have a problem you can return to to us for a free of charge repair. This covers all parts and labour.
    All we ask is all shipping costs are covered by the buyer


    Declaration of safety checks prior to selling this vintage used unit.

     

    Sale of used vintage equipment.


    These units are from vintage British 1960s audio recording machines. We have fully tested  and checked for electrical safety making small changes to comply with modern safety standards.

    The original units would not comply with modern electrical safety standards having vintage Bulgin style mains inlet sockets and exposed electrical contacts for voltage selections which would now have been considered a shock hazard by today’s safety standards.

     

    To make the units comply with modern safety standards we have now fitted the power supply internally to an enclosure where no hazardous connections are present from external use. This includes the fitting of a CE approved fused 3 pin IEC mains inlet socket to the rear panel and relevant safety earth has been fitted to the case and modules. Each unit is then safety tested with a PAT test meter.

     

    This appliance must be earthed. Any repairs or service should be carried out by a competent engineer/technician.