Phoenix Audio Ascent 500-Series Preamp  From Phoenix

A Versatile, Modern Class-A Mic Preamp The Phoenix Ascent Mic

Preamp take a modern approach to Class-A circuit design that delivers

a wide range of tones without sacrificing the beloved vibe of true Class-

A design. The unique Ascent circuit can go from ultra-clean sounds

suitable for audiophile recordings all the way to the warm, saturated

tones reminiscent of the UK’s most heralded vintage designs. Versatility

and superior sound have made the Ascent Pre-amp top-tier choice for

engineers around the world and a modern day classic.

Hi-Fi Transformerless Mic Input Stage Our exclusive electronically-

balanced, transformerless mic input circuit delivers fast transients and

the full frequency spectrum (from sub-bass to the highest air band),

while still delivering the full, warm and smooth characteristics that make

engineers love Class-A mic preamps. Boldly outperforming transformer-

based designs in both the frequency response and slew rate, the DRS

delivers articulate, punchy and full-bodied input signals, allowing you to

drive the output stage for a vast range of pure Class-A tones—from bold

clarity to vintage warmth, and everything in-between. With a very high

mic impedance of 10K, it is the perfect companion for ribbon mics and

dynamics mic that often need specialist mic pre amps, the Shure SM7B

particularly shines.

Legendary Transformer-Balanced Output Stage Our custom-wound

DB694 output transformer is coupled to Phoenix’s proprietary, fully

discrete DSOP-2 output amplifier. The DSOP-2 is a direct descendent of

the venerable TF1 amp which Phoenix’s Audio designers : Shaun

Leveque & David Rees, developed originally as an upgrade for vintage

Neve modules. Going beyond the TF1, the DSOP2 is the pinnacle of

Class-A output circuit design, offering up a smooth transition from ultra-

clean to beautifully saturated tones.

Easy and Intuitive In The Studio Because you’re working with a clean,

robust, electronically-balanced input signal, the Ascent Mic Preamp

makes dialing in your exact sound easy, intuitive and quick. By working

the familiar stepped input gain control (up to 70db alone) and the -15dB

pad against the variable output fader (which provides an additional

10dB of gain), you can dial in your preferred tones without having to

consider an overly complex gain architecture. It’s all about driving the

versatile DSOP-2 output stage to your exacting tastes, whatever they

may be in any given moment. Like so many other engineers, you’ll find

yourself reaching for the Ascent Mic Preamp/DI over and over again to

reliably deliver a vast array of outstanding sounds for any instrument or

voice you’re recording.

Vari-Filter Control

Powerful variable high pass filter from 45hz to 250hz allowing you the

ability to control and shape tones of all types

Vocal shaping Equalizer

Uniquely designed vocal shaping Equalizer effects designed to benefit

the vocalist with powerful equalizer controls including our classic Sheen

control perfected or vocal recording with huge gain range control that

always sounds musical and never harsh.