All items tagged with preamplifier (75)

Radial’s original Bassbone updated, introducing the Bassbone V2

January 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Radial’s original Bassbone updated, introducing the Bassbone V2

Radial Engineering announced the Bassbone V2, a second generation of the popular bass guitar preamp and DI box pedal, that features a dedicated effects loop, combination power booster-mute footswitch and piezo optimized input for upright bass. The Bassbone V2 audio performance in a compact box makes it an ideal front end for both live and studio recording.

The Willow Pre-amp: A high slew-rate JFET amplifier

January 17, 2015 by Robert Nance Dee

The Willow Pre-amp: A high slew-rate JFET amplifier

This project, originally published by audioXpress in December 2011, has been the topic of much discussion, updates and follow-up projects, so much so that we decided to make it available online. As the author, Robert Nance Dee, explains, “…the people who have listened to this amp can hear the difference. I built it as a companion to my 5002 power amp, both using the HA5002 buffer.”

McIntosh’s first-ever Headphone and New D150 Digital Preamp/DAC

January 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh’s first-ever Headphone and New D150 Digital Preamp/DAC

At the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas McIntosh presented its first-ever headphone, the MHP1000, targeted at those not minding paying extra for “the legendary McIntosh sound”. At the Las Vegas Show, McIntosh also launched its new D150 digital preamp/DAC, a high-performance digital ‘hub’ capable of replaying today’s high-resolution DSD and DXD audio files.

Prism Sound High-Quality Audio Interfaces Become More Affordable

December 12, 2014 by Joao Martins

Prism Sound High-Quality Audio Interfaces Become More Affordable

Prism Sound has introduced a new pricing structure for three of its critically acclaimed audio interfaces. The new pricing structure, which significantly reduces the cost of purchasing a Prism Sound Lyra 1, Lyra 2, Titan and Atlas audio interface, has been applied globally and is being backed by a special Christmas offer of a further 5% discount.

New Akitika Preamp Platform to Build and Customize

December 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New Akitika Preamp Platform to Build and Customize

Akitika makes high-performance home audio kits, including the GT-101 Stereo Power Amplifier and now the PR-101 Stereo Preamplifier Kit which the company describes as Akitika’s Preamp Platform (APP) because it contains everything needed in a stereo preamplifier, plus three option slots that allow the user to customize and extend it. That makes the APP a platform to build, and to build on.

Parasound New Affordable Zdac V.2 DAC and Headphone Amp

November 21, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound New Affordable Zdac V.2 DAC and Headphone Amp

Parasound new Zdac V.2 Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and Headphone Amplifier follows on the success of the original Zdac, adding enhanced preamplifier features, a new headphone amplifier with increased gain and dual output jacks. Lightning jack equipped Apple iOS devices can now send digital audio directly to the Zdac V.2’s USB port.

PCB Piezotronics’s New Model 130A23 Measurement Microphone

November 20, 2014 by Vance Dickason

PCB Piezotronics’s New Model 130A23 Measurement Microphone

PCB Piezotronics’s new Model 130A23 high-amplitude array microphone is designed to enable research engineers to locate noise sources in appliances, machinery, aircraft, and automotive interiors. This all-in-one prepolarized microphone and preamplifier measures acoustic signals in the audible range of the human ear with the extended dynamic and frequency range often found on more expensive condenser microphones.

Build A High-Quality, High-Power Headphone Amplifier

October 18, 2014 by George Ntanavaras

Build A High-Quality, High-Power Headphone Amplifier

A design based on superior op-amps used in audio applications. A high-quality amplifier must drive high-quality headphones. This article describes the design and construction of a high-quality, high-power headphone amplifier.

Preamplifier for Measurement Microphones in Space Constrained Applications

September 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Preamplifier for Measurement Microphones in Space Constrained Applications

PCB Piezotronics introduced a new short preamplifier for test engineers and acoustic consultants taking measurements with a new design, ideal for spaces where traditional microphone systems won’t fit or where space constraints are a concern.

Audient ASP880 Eight-channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier and ADC

July 14, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Audient ASP880 Eight-channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier and ADC

During the Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2014 show in Frankfurt, British pro-audio manufacturer Audient celebrated its first product launch since Simon Blackwood’s acquisition of the company at the end of 2013. The ASP880 8-channel mic preamp and ADC is “the perfect front end to any DAW system”.

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