Heritage Audio LANG 312L 500 Series Preamp with Built-in Lifter
The Heritage Audio LANG 312L 500 Series Preamp with Built-in Lifter is a powerful and versatile microphone preamplifier designed to bring legendary American tone into your 500 series rack. Inspired by the iconic 1960s solid-state designs, the LANG 312L combines robust, punchy character with modern enhancements to meet the demands of today’s recording engineers and producers.
At the heart of the LANG 312L is a fully discrete, Class-A circuit that delivers exceptional headroom, clarity, and dynamic response. It features a built-in “LIFTER” — an innovative impedance matching and gain-boosting circuit designed to perfectly drive passive dynamic microphones and ribbons without coloration or excessive noise. This makes the 312L a perfect choice for a wide variety of sources, including vocals, drums, guitars, and acoustic instruments.
Handcrafted with premium components, the LANG 312L offers straightforward controls including a 20 dB pad, polarity reverse, and +48V phantom power. Its rugged construction and classic tone profile make it an essential addition to any professional 500 series setup.
Key Features:
- Fully discrete Class-A microphone preamp for 500 series format
- Inspired by classic American solid-state preamps of the 1960s
- Built-in “LIFTER” circuit for optimal gain with passive dynamic and ribbon microphones
- 20 dB pad for handling high-level sources
- Polarity (phase) reverse switch
- +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- High headroom and low noise performance
- Premium quality components and rugged build
- Ideal for vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and acoustic instruments
- Hand-assembled for superior quality control and reliability
Technical Specifications:
- Input: XLR (balanced)
- Output: XLR (balanced)
- Gain Range: 0 dB to 65 dB (with LIFTER engaged)
- Pad: -20 dB switchable
- Phantom Power: +48V switchable
- Polarity Reverse: Yes
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
- THD+N: <0.001% @ +4 dBu
- Dynamic Range: >120 dB
- Power Requirements: 500 Series compliant power rack
- Dimensions: 1 slot 500 series module
- Weight: Approximately 0.7 kg
Inject your recordings with the unmistakable punch and character of classic American preamps. The Heritage Audio LANG 312L offers modern reliability, vintage tone, and innovative features like the LIFTER circuit — a true workhorse for any serious 500 series user.
