Retails New for $810.00. Handmade in New Zealand!
500 series discrete class A mic preamp module, Lundahl output transformer
audio path quality
All
discrete signal path using our class-a BE40 amplifiers at the input and
BE50 high current line drivers to excite the Lundahl LL1517 output
transformer. The topology is quite different from most other mic preamps
in that it is balanced from input to output. The instrument input
features our BE43 "bootstrapped FET" high-impedance interface that
really pumps as a bass DI.
mojo, not mud
The
Elixir is an ideal complement to other 500 series preamps that feature a
dark sound. The wide frequency response and fast transient response
plus color from the output transformer generate a "warm sweet liquid"
sound quality that sets it apart from that crowd. These attributes make
the Elixir particularly good at recording percussion, drums (you need to
hear it on snare), vocals, and stringed instruments.
specs that matter
As
with all our preamps, the Elixir noise floor is as low as we can make
under the laws of physics and there is plenty of gain for low output
ribbon and dynamic microphones. The output headroom at +34dBu is
outstandingly unique in the 500 series format, and adds a feeling of
real effortlessness to the sound quality. The transformer-less mic input
presents a "non-reactive" load to the microphone which means you hear
exactly what the microphone manufacturer intended, without the
unpredictable nature of an input transformer.
Features
GAIN - 41 detented pot that sets gain between +22 to +70dB.
PHASE - normal or reverse polarity switched at the input.
-20dB - this switch introduces a 20dB pad right at the mic input for high level signals.
HI Z - selects high or low input impedance and this affect both the mic and DI input.
+48V - switches on the phantom power for condensor microphones and powered DI boxes.
METER - four leds give visual indication of peak output level
Specifications
Min Gain Mic; +22dB (-2dB with pad in) Max Gain Mic; +70dB Min Gain Instrument; +12dB (-3dB with pad in)
Max Gain Instrument; +60dB
Maximum Output Level; +34dBu into 3k ohm load
Frequency Response; Mic 10Hz to 300kHz @ 20dB gain (-3dB)
Frequency Response; Instrument 10Hz to 120kHz @ 20dB gain (-3dB)
Slew Rate; 30V/uS @ +20dBu output level
Harmonic Distortion measured at -20dBu input level, gain adjusted for +10dBu output level
Mic; 0.15% @ 100Hz, 0.01% @ 1kHz, 0.005% @ 10kHz
Instrument; 0.15% @ 100Hz, 0.015% @ 1kHz, 0.015% @10kHz
EIN Mic; -132.5dB A wtg, 150ohm source Z
Signal to Noise Ratio Mic; -73dB A wtg, input shorted
Signal to Noise Ratio Instrument; -76dB A wtg, input shorted
CMNR Mic; -78dB @ 100Hz, -100dB @ 1kHz, -100dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance Mic; 4k ohms/1k2 ohms switchable
Input Impedance Instrument; 1MEG ohms/20k ohms switchable
Size; (37Wx132H). Fits 1 space in API 500 series rack format
Power requirements; 150mA +/- 15-18 volts DC, as supplied by frame power supply