PARA 1 PRICE: $1265.00

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PARA 1& PARA 2

The Parametric series of mic preamps have been designed with two major factors in mind; practical usability and great sound.  We have spent many thousands of hours in research and development to bring you what we believe is the most exciting new development in preamp technology


FAQ’s 

Q - What new features are incorporated into the PARAMETRIC SERIES?

A - The PARAMETRIC SERIES PARA 1 is the first preamp ever to have a TEXTURE CONTROL, this gives you the ability to control the level of 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion, what this really means is that YOU control the warmth and overtones of the Pre. 

Q - Other than the TEXTURE CONTROL, what makes the PARA 1 sound so different to other  Mic Preamps that are available today?

A - There are a few reasons that help the PARA 1 to stand out from the crowd.  Firstly, the PARAMETRIC SERIES of Mic Preamps are  Hand Made In AUSTRALIA, even our enclosure is manufactured right here in Australia using Australian Steel.  All Assembly, Quality Control and Product Development are done right here in our Australian Manufacturing Plant. Secondly, the PARAMETRIC SERIES of Mic Preamps are the only Pres on the market to benefit from the use of VINTAGE SUB MINIATURE MILITARY VACUUM TUBES. Our tubes are all JAN (Joint Army Navy) certified vacuum tubes that have been designed for military use meaning that they are the best of the best.  By using these Vintage Tubes, we are able to combine the best of modern passive components with the flavour, incredibly low noise and very high reliability of JAN Vacuum Tubes.

Q - If the PARAMETRIC SERIES utilises Vintage JAN Vacuum Tubes, what happens when they are no longer available?

A - The tubes we use have not been available for many years now, however we have so many that we expect never to run out.

Q - What level of product warranty is extended with the PARAMERTRIC SERIES?

A - All PARAMETRIC SERIES products carry a 5 year product warranty.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
  • Classic sound
  • Great mix of Modern Passive Components and Vintage JAN Vacuum Tubes
  • Variable Gain, Texture and Outputs levels for maximum tonal variety
  • Microphone and Hi-Z DI Inputs
  • Switchable 10db Pad
  • Transformer Balanced Isolated Input and Output
  • Phase Reverse Switch
  • +48V Phantom Power (Switchable)

SPECIFICATIONS    
  • Maximum Microphone Input Level 0dBu (with pad engaged)
  • Maximum Output Level +24dBm
  • Frequency Response at LINEAR setting 15Hz to 25kHz +/- 3db
  • Maximum Gain 60dB
  • Vacuum Tubes, 1 x 5744WB and 2 x 5718 Sub Miniatures.
  • Power Requirements 110/115 or 230/240 volts.

 

TIPS - GET THE MOST FROM YOUR PARA 1

  • Upon receiving your PARA1 spend a little time getting to know it, grab a mic and some headphones and have some fun with the GAIN, TEXTURE AND LEVEL controls, this will give you an idea of the types of sounds achievable.  Please ensure that you start with the GAIN AND LEVEL controls low as this device has quite a large amplification level (around 60db) 
  • You will notice that the PARA 1’s gain and level controls achieve maximum volume at about half way, the balance of the control adds colour to the sound.  Experiment with this and find the sounds that suit your recording/performance style.  


A FEW SETTINGS TO TRY 

  • ULTRA LOW DISTORTION CLEAN MODERN TONE
    Gain to 3rd marker, Texture to 9th marker, Level to 3rd marker
  • WARM MODERN SOUND
    Gain to 5th marker, Texture to 5th marker, Level to 3rd marker
  • 70’s GERMAN STYLE
    Gain to 5th marker, Texture to 4th marker, Level to 5th marker
  • LATE 50’S AMERICAN STYLE
    Gain to 4th marker, Texture to 1st marker, Level to 5th marker
  • COLOURED VINTAGE
    Gain to 8th marker, Texture to 6th Marker, Level to 7th markerThere are many combinations that you can try, this list barely scratches the surface.  If you find some favourites, let me know, I’d be happy to share them around.