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Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp, from Phoenix

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8 Channel Class A Microphone Pre-Amplifier

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The DRS-8 developed by Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel, Neve influenced, preamp designed with Class A discrete technology with both the professional and home studio artists in mind. Modeled after ...

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The DRS-8 developed by Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel, Neve influenced, preamp designed with Class A discrete technology with both the professional and home studio artists in mind. Modeled after Phoenix's other famous preamps, the DRS-1 and DRS-2, the DRS8 uses a transformer less, Class A, discrete mic input which gives you a "valve-like" sound. The Phoenix Audio DRS-8 is extremely versatile complimenting an array of instruments including acoustic guitars, electric guitar, percussion instruments, vocals, horns, and keyboards. The cost-per-channel is also unbeatable for a preamp of this quality. Please contact our experts, here at SoundPure, with any questions 919.682.5552 or 888-528-9703.

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The Phoenix DRS8 Microphone Preamp from Phoenix Audio is an eight channel pre with discrete input technology, a linear class A output stage and loads of tonal variability. This Neve-influenced preamp,...

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The Phoenix DRS8 Microphone Preamp from Phoenix Audio is an eight channel pre with discrete input technology, a linear class A output stage and loads of tonal variability. This Neve-influenced preamp, modeled after the Phoenix DRS1 and DRS2, can be clean and clear or full of color and character, depending on the results you desire. The DRS-8 from Phoenix works wonderfully on many different applications such as acoustic guitar, as demonstrated in this video, electric guitar, drums, vocals, keyboards, and much more. Watch our other videos featuring this incredibly versatile preamp. For more information visit Soundpure.com or contact an experienced engineer who can help you with your pro audio needs. 919.682.5552 or Toll Free at 888.528.9703.

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The DRS-8 microphone preamp from Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel Neve influenced mic pre featuring Phoenix's groundbreaking audio path. Being modeled after the famous Phoenix DRS-1 and DRS-2 mic prea...

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The DRS-8 microphone preamp from Phoenix Audio UK is an 8 channel Neve influenced mic pre featuring Phoenix's groundbreaking audio path. Being modeled after the famous Phoenix DRS-1 and DRS-2 mic preamps, the DRS-8 utilizes the linear Class A output stage, giving the unit a warm and colored quality. Combine that with the latest innovation in transformerless Class A discrete mic input technology and you've got one of the best sounding guitar preamps on the market with an incredibly affordable cost-per-channel price tag. Call the experts here at Sound Pure if you have any questions regarding the Phoenix DRS-8 mic pre or any other products from Phoenix Audio UK.

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The highly featured Phoenix Audio DRS-8 Microphone Preamp is released at a very reasonable price-point (around $3500 USD), at the October 2009 AES Convention in New York City. This brings the identica...

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The highly featured Phoenix Audio DRS-8 Microphone Preamp is released at a very reasonable price-point (around $3500 USD), at the October 2009 AES Convention in New York City. This brings the identical outstanding coloration and quality from the original signal paths of the Phoenix DSR-2 mic preamps that are now famous, due to their modern interpretation of Neve coloration/circuitry, combining color with a more modern twist. The DRS-8 from Phoenix is at an extraordinary-cost-per-channel, making it a virtually unequaled value for those looking for high-end vintage-style coloration, and a higher quantity of channels without breaking the bank. This wonderful preamp is available or purchase through Sound Pure, who is always available to answer any questions you have about the high-end recording process. Call Sound Pure toll free 888-528-9703, or e-mail them at sales(at)soundpure.com

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This guitar carries crispy warm tones with a great projection. We really like the use of maple as the back and side wood, it gives such a clean sound and makes for some really balanced notes so it can work well if your playing rhythm, lead or finger-style. The Eastman Jumbo guitars are most often described as sounding huge. The large body size allows for a very deep bass. Eastman Jumbo guitars are amazingly loud when played hard. It is a favorite body size of many country artists who love the rich, enveloping tone. The AJ series carries all the brilliant features of our flattop line with the rare perk of a fully carved arch back. The 16" archbacks provide extraordinary volume and clarity.

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The DRS-8 is another great preamp from Phoenix with Discrete Mic Input Technology, giving it a very "valve-like" sound. The DRS-8 is transformerless and like the other Phoenix preamps, the DRS-8 is gaining popularity everywhere. We too have enjoyed using this product and love the results we have gotten after using it for multiple recordings. 

Description:

Phoenix Audio is dedicated to the development of Class A discrete technology used within high build-quality equipment designed for both the professional and the home studio environment.The DRS-8 Mic-Pre uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2) coupled with our custom wound transformer, but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a “valve-like” sound.The DRS-8 mk2 is the culmination of over 40 years experience designing Class A circuitry within the Audio Recording Industry.The DRS-8 mk2 is based on the first Phoenix unit the DRS2, this bespoke product was launched by Phoenix Audio in November 1999, and has enjoyed an almost “cult” following ever since. The Class A output stage (TF1) was originally designed by David Rees, the designer of the famous Neve 2253 Limiter and 2254 Limiter/compressor (amongst many other designs), as a retrofit for Neve modules, and the TF1 has now been superseded by the DSOP2 output stage.The Class A, discrete, truly balanced, transformerless microphone input stage was designed to out-perform any transformer input for frequency response, yet has all the characteristics expected in a high quality Class A design.

Specs:

  • 8 Channel 2U – 19” Rack-mount unit: With 240V/110V mains voltage input selector switch Inputs
  • Connections: Combo XLR/1/4” XLR sockets on Rear Panel for Mic inputs & line inputs and switched jacks for DI inputs
  • Output connections: XLR’s on rear panel
  • Additional outputs: 25 pin “D” style connector on the rear panel (wired “Tascam” Standard)
  • Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the fader.
  • Gain Meter: LED Metering. 5 LED Meter on each channel (with hysteresis)
  • Phantom Power: Switchable 48V phantom on Push-button switch
  • High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch (Roll-off -6dB per octave @ 80Hz)
  • Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch
  • Mute: On Push-button switch.
  • Pad Push-button switch: Enables Flexibility for input levels, pad is set at 15db.
  • Detented output control for recall, 21 positions.
  • Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage.
  • Transformer-balanced Output on each channel: Driven by the Phoenix Audio Class A DSOP-2 fully discrete output stage, each transformer is custom wound.
  • Class A (DSOP-2) Output specs . Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum
  • Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.
  • Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
  • All units are wired with PTFE silver military grade cable

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