Samson C-Valve Tube Microphone Preamp

Variable gain and variable tube process saturation for adding harmonics.

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Samson C-Valve Tube Microphone Preamp reviews

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16 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

 

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Try this preamp and you wont regret."

Feature:
Enough for any recording format, digital or analog.

Quality:
Well built and sounds like Avalon 90%, and rack mountable makes it more professional.

Value:
This price is the rock bottom.

Desirability:
I got it.

Sound:
Perfect no nonsense tube sound.

Ease of Use:
Easy as you see them.

Support:
Good email response from US.

Overall:
I have tried quite a couple of preamps from behringer to ART, this preamp is built like a true rack preamp like any other but the only drawback is external PSU, which a bit lumpy. Otherwise there is no reason not to try this one out.

Submitted: 9/13/2008

Style of Music: pop

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Great for converting analog audio to digital spidf."

Feature:
Great analog plus spdif outs, can be linked with another c valve to use stereo feat. and has side chain capabilities.

Quality:
Metal case, strong, rack mountable or stackable.

Value:
Unbeatable audio productg for the price give, 24bit 96kh spidf out, that alone well worth the price.

Desirability:
Good product, if I had the money I would have bought a focusrite channel strip.

Sound:
No fat broad sound or tube like boost, but clean loudness and signal path specially thru digital outs (s/pdif). I was hopping for a sweeter sound, but I can honestly say is the best one in this price range (I had own several brand names, this one is not bad, better than presonus). I think sometimes expect miracles out of a pre-amp, is just a signal booster and suppose to be transparent, it does that. There are better choices at higher price ranges.

Ease of Use:
Yes. is just knobs that are label. no complicated science.

Support:
Have never used support.

Overall:
I hope it last, can't afford to buy another one.

Submitted: 4/17/2006

Style of Music: Latin, Jazz, Worship, rock & alternative.

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Adds the warmth of analog tubes to digital recordings.

A true tube pre-amp that provides pure signal and silky sound. It features variable gain and variable tube process saturation for adding harmonics. Regardless of which mic you use, it will maintain detail and transparency. 48-Volt phantom power, phase and peak limiter round out the control set. A large analog VU output meter and a 6-segment LED input meter make it easy to adjust the gain. Use its insert points along with a C Class Compressor for a direct path to a gorgeous front end sound. The C-valve provides a digital output as well.
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