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THE MODEL

We wanted to build a new mic preamplifier that exhibited the qualities of Class A range. Packing eight preamps into one chassis with one power supply. You won’t find any cut corners here, each channel uses our super well-sounding 816 Class A discrete Op-Amp as gain stage. The mic inputs benefits from the sound of the legendary Lundahl transformer which exhibits an incredible frequency response whilst adding a subtle amount of harmonic distortion. The excellent sound produced by this combination has been well proven in our 500 Series products. No matter what you throw at it. Another advantage of the transformer coupled input is noise – or lack of it. Transients are preserved and the bottom-end sounds full making the 8P the perfect choice for all music styles.

The Power of Flexibility and Control

Applications go from modern music, acoustic instruments, to Drums and Voice as well as wind instruments.
The 8P does not use a transformer at the output. Instead we couple direct to the Class A amplifier (electronically servo-balanced) output.

The 8P is not a copy of the ‘trendy’ preamps or a vintage clone. It does have roots in vintage design practices and superior building techniques; featuring quality parts that have undergone extensive laboratory test earlier then listening tests later. The 8P is an eight channel discrete Class A Mic Preamp that accurately captures the true essence and quality of instruments and voices. Not a bunch of unneeded features, the biggest feature is there: just a pure and simple preamp but with a lot of character.

Additional Features

The 8P features independent circuit boards for each channel and gold contact sealed relay signal switching – The signal does not flows through the front panelswitches. Housed in a 3U rack-mount chassis plus extra features including polarity reverse switch and +48V phantom power for condenser and active ribbon microphones. Via the unit’s input pad, engineers can drop the level by 20dB, making it possible to hit the mic pre harder avoiding digital clip on your DAW.
All eight channels of 8P feature individual continously variable gain controls and dedicated peak-meter LED for monitoring signal level.
A unique toroidal transformer plus a linear (NOT switching!!!) power supply built directly into the chassis. 8P can be your preamp pack for mobile recording set ups.

Vintage Meets New

The goal was creating a preamp that matches classic consoles, offering analog audio cleanliness and bringing a wide sonic palette. We get the goal and the unit is capable of creating everything from clean audio with maximum headroom/minimum harmonic distortion to crisp sound.
The 8P is one preamp that can fit into any studio situation.

816 OpAmp LEGACY

In 2012 MCAudioLab released the model 816 discrete Operational Amplifier (DOA) for both line and microphone preamplifier. The 816 Op-Amp provided significantly better performance than the ‘general purpose’ built-in circuits as it is specifically designed for the audio. Discrete means that single transistors are used for the circuitry along with resistors and capacitors. It’s not a coincidence legendary audio gears or consoles use discrete op-amps. The sound character in the first place and then the flexibility of a specific custom design.

Features:

• The vivid sound of discrete Class A amplifiers in the signal path
• The lush tone of Lundahl audio input transformers
• Up to 60dB of gain
• +23dBu output headroom
• 20 years design experience
• Robust chassis construction
• On board linear power supplies – no wall warts
• Easy to use control layouts
• Four independent DI
• Fully analog
• In and Out XLR connectors

Price 8P: 3780,00 € (+VAT if applicable)

Currently not in regular stock, the unit is available for pre-order only by the end of August 2023. In stock from the beginning of September 2023

Contact us if you want to buy directly.

We can provide direct sale on the countries whether an official MCA distributor doesn’t stock the unit.

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