Trident A-Range Dual Mic Pre/EQ
Best vintage sound for professional recording studios.
This is the definitive way to inject the legendary, colorful grit of a 1972 Trident console into your modern signal chain. You are trading the convenience of surgical, transparent processing for a distinct, musical character that defined the sound of rock royalty.
$4750.99
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Sonic Circus
Who it's for
- Audio engineers seeking a classic, revered studio sound
- Producers needing versatile, high-quality tone sculpting capabilities
- Recording professionals investing in durable, top-tier studio equipment
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious home studio owners or emerging engineers
- Engineers preferring a neutral or transparent signal path
- Beginners unfamiliar with advanced analog preamps and EQs
Performance breakdown
Sonic Character
Delivers the unmistakable, colorful saturation of legendary 1970s studio consoles.
EQ Versatility
Four-band selectable design offers surgical precision with a musical, vintage touch.
Circuit Authenticity
All-discrete transistor architecture maintains the integrity of the original hardware design.
Preamplifier Headroom
Robust gain staging handles high-output sources without unwanted signal degradation.
Build Integrity
Rugged rackmount construction built to withstand the demands of professional studio environments.
Workflow Integration
Dual-channel layout provides essential flexibility for stereo tracking or parallel processing.
Key Specs
Number of Channels
2
Preamplifier Type
Discrete Mic/Line Preamp
Equalizer Type
4 Band Fully Selectable EQ
Input Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Output Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Rack Units
Not Specified
Input Impedance
Microphone: 600 ohm transformer balanced, Line: 10k ohm transformer balanced
Output Impedance
Less than 100 ohm electronically balanced
Gain
Microphone: 0dB to +60dB, Line: -10dB to +10dB
Noise
Microphone: Less than -126dBu ref 150 ohm (20Hz-20kHz), Line: Less than -85dBu (EQ In 20Hz-20kHz)
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