Between the +75 dB of gain available on the mic preamp and ±20 dB of gain via the trim knob, the VHD+ Pre delivers bountiful boost for low-output ribbon and dynamic mics or even the quietest of sources. Of course, switchable 48V phantom power is provided for condenser mics. Use the VHD control to add your choice of 2nd or 3rd order harmonics (or a blend of both) for characterful coloration. You can also keep the low-end power under control by activating the high-pass filter, which features a continuously variable frequency control from 15 to 500 Hz.
Technology from the Duality Console
The VHD+ Pre module for the popular 500 Series format modular rack platform makes the uniquely versatile VHD-based preamp technology from Duality, SSL's industry-leading large-format studio console, available for studios of all sizes. The VHD+ Pre module is an immensely versatile recording and processing device. It can deliver ultraclean SSL SuperAnalogue-grade recordings but also features a switchable VHD mode. SSL's patented Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) system uses a 100% analog signal path to generate rich harmonic distortion.
VHD Coloration
Increase the VHD input gain and the Variable Harmonic Drive process introduces either 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion or a blend of the two to your source material. At lower gain settings, it adds gentle valve-style warmth or a touch of transistor edge. As the gain is increased, the more extreme the distortion becomes. At high-gain settings, it delivers fierce trashy transistoresque grunge.
Key Features
- SSL SuperAnalogue-grade preamp with up to +75 dB of preamp gain
- Trim knob with ±20 dB range
- 2nd order harmonics (valve warmth to extreme distortion)
- 3rd order harmonics (transistor edge to totally trashed)
- Absolute control via 2nd and 3rd order harmonic blend
- Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) in/out switch
- Switchable high-pass filter with variable frequency selection from 15 to 500 Hz (18 dB/octave)
- +48V phantom power
- Polarity invert switch
- Pad switch (-20 dB)
- Front-panel 1/4" TRS balanced line input, also accepts unbalanced 1/4" TS Hi-Z input
- Hi-Z switch switches input impedance (1.2 or 10 kilohms for the mic input, 10 kilohms or 1 megohm for the front-panel jack)
- Tricolor LED signal level indicator
Box Contains
-
Solid State Logic VHD+ Pre 500 Series Microphone Preamplifier
- 1 x Solid State Logic Microphone Preamplifier
-
Solid State Logic VHD+ Pre 500 Series Microphone Preamplifier
- 1 x Solid State Logic Microphone Preamplifier
| Brand | Solid State Logic |
| Model | Solid State Logic 729731X2 |
| MPN | SO729731X1V2 |
| Type | Microphone Preamp |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Inputs | 1 x Balanced Mic Input via 500 Series Multipin Connector 1 x 1/4 TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z |
| Output | 1 x Balanced Line Output via 500 Series Multipin Connector |
| Phantom Power | 48 VDC |
| Pad | -20 dB |
| Gain Range | Mic Gain: +20 to +75 dB Trim: -20 to +20 dB |
| High-Pass Filter | 18 dB/Octave at 15 to 500 Hz (Continuously Variable Frequency) |
| Nominal Input Level | +4 dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | +4 dBu |
| Input Impedance | Mic: 1.2 or 10 Kilohms (Switchable) Line/Hi-Z: 10 Kilohms or 1 Megohm (Switchable) |
PayPal is our only method of payment. Your PayPal account must be a Verified PayPal account.
Selecting "Immediate Pay" is the way to go. If you select eCheck, it may take 2-8 days to clear PayPal.
Please include a phone number as UPS and our Trucking Companies require it.
We prefer to ship to a confirmed PayPal address and whether yes or no we may still contact you for additional verification.
For shipments in NY&CA, we are required to collect the appropriate sales tax.
Most purchases are shipped within 24-48 Business Hours
Items with "free shipping" are only shipped free to the 48 contiguous United States.
We supply tracking information directly to your eBay account as well as via email within 24 hours after the shipment leaves our warehouse.
Downtown Photo is proud to offer a 30 day return or exchange policy on most items for a full money back refund, excluding any shipping charges (for items which we offer free shipping, our standard shipping charges will be deducted from any refund or credit)
Returned or exchanged products must be in brand-new, mint condition. Items must be in the original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging with all packaging materials, including instruction booklets, packing inserts, and the blank warranty cards. Memory cards and any other Blister Pack items are not returnable once opened. Any merchandise missing the original Universal Product Code (UPC) cannot be returned. The manufacturer's labeled packaging must be enclosed within an additional shipping carton. Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
Please be aware that we cannot accept returns on the following items unless they are shown to be defective in manufacture (as decided by the manufacturer):
- Underwater equipment (once taken underwater
- Inkjet printers (once ink cartridge/ribbon has been installed)
- Processing equipment (once used with chemicals)
- Educational DVDs, Tapes and Books once opened
- Blister-packed items once opened
- Original manufacturer software once opened
Please enclose a copy of your invoice with your return and tell us whether you would like the item to be replaced, exchanged, or refunded.
Returns can take up to 5 days in-house from the date we receive it to process. When returning an item, please make sure you use a shipper which provides you with Insurance and a tracking number. Items returned without a tracking number might take much longer to be processed.
