Audio professionals looking for that classic Neve sound will appreciate the Kahayan 12K72, a mono-channel microphone preamplifier that's inspired by the Neve 1272 mic preamp.
The unit provides one mic/line preamp working in pure Class-A topology. Discrete components (no IC) are used throughout including Carnhill Transformers. The 12K72 offers a clear and transparent sound with deep bass and natural treble.
Benefits
- Mic/line independent preamp working in pure Class A
- Using discrete technology (without IC's) with Carnhill Transformers
- Gain control in steps of 5 dB
- Output level control in steps of 1 dB
- Phantom power 48V with pilot light
- Phase reverse switch
- Microphone/line switch (also useful in line mode for mastering or mixbus processor)
- Inputs and outputs: balanced and unbalanced (XLR and jack)
- External high-quality power supply
- Front input jack for connecting high impedance electric instruments (guitar, bass, synth, etc.)
Stages
- The 12K72 is formed by two stages. The first gain stage is set with a Gain control, while the second stage remains fixed.
- The Output control regulates the amount of signal passing from the first stage to the second stage (as a typical fader function).