{"id":26365,"date":"2010-05-14T14:20:08","date_gmt":"2010-05-14T12:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cyberfarm-wp.flywheelsites.com\/?product=a-designs-em-gold"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:48:05","slug":"a-designs-em-gold","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/a-designs-em-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"A-Designs EM Gold"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A-Designs EM Gold \u2013 500 Series Transformer Microphone Preamp<\/h2>\n

The A-Designs EM Gold<\/strong> is a 500 Series microphone preamp<\/strong> designed for rich, detailed, and harmonically balanced sound with enhanced low-frequency depth and smooth high-end response.
\nPart of A-Designs\u2019 acclaimed \u201cEM Series\u201d of color preamps, the EM Gold blends the midrange focus of the EM Red<\/strong> with the warm bottom-end authority of the EM Silver<\/strong>, making it an ideal choice for vocals, bass, and acoustic instruments.
\nIts custom-wound transformers and discrete Class A circuitry deliver the unmistakable analog depth and musical texture<\/strong> that define professional analog front-ends.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • 500 Series microphone preamp<\/strong> with discrete Class A transformer-balanced design.<\/li>\n
  • Custom-wound input and output transformers<\/strong> for warm, open, and harmonically rich tone.<\/li>\n
  • 70 dB of gain<\/strong> for use with ribbons, dynamics, and condensers.<\/li>\n
  • Front-panel Hi-Z input<\/strong> for DI recording of bass, guitar, or synths with true analog character.<\/li>\n
  • 48V phantom power<\/strong> for condenser microphones.<\/li>\n
  • Pad switch (-20 dB)<\/strong> for high-output sources.<\/li>\n
  • Phase reverse switch<\/strong> for phase alignment flexibility.<\/li>\n
  • Warm, focused midrange and extended lows<\/strong> ideal for vocals, bass, and acoustic sources.<\/li>\n
  • Part of the A-Designs EM \u201ccolor\u201d preamp series<\/strong> \u2013 sonically matched for modular tonal variety.<\/li>\n
  • Hand-built in the USA<\/strong> with top-tier components and Cinemag transformers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Applications<\/h3>\n
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    • Vocals:<\/strong> Delivers warmth, depth, and a polished midrange presence.<\/li>\n
    • Bass Guitar:<\/strong> Provides full-bodied, rounded tone with harmonic richness.<\/li>\n
    • Acoustic Instruments:<\/strong> Adds smooth detail and natural warmth to guitars, strings, and pianos.<\/li>\n
    • Electric Guitar:<\/strong> Captures body and articulation with pleasing transformer coloration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Unit Type<\/th>\n500 Series Microphone\/Instrument Preamp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Circuit Type<\/th>\nDiscrete Class A with transformer-balanced input and output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gain Range<\/th>\nUp to +70 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Input Impedance<\/th>\n2 k\u03a9 (Mic), 1 M\u03a9 (Instrument)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Frequency Response<\/th>\n10 Hz - 60 kHz \u00b11 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      THD + N<\/th>\n< 0.05% @ +20 dBu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Controls<\/th>\nGain, 48V, Pad, Phase Reverse, Hi-Z Input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Output Transformer<\/th>\nCustom nickel-core Cinemag transformer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Power Requirement<\/th>\nStandard 500 Series rack \u00b116V DC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Format<\/th>\nSingle-slot 500 Series module<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Origin<\/th>\nHand-built in the USA by A-Designs Audio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      Why Choose the A-Designs EM Gold?<\/h3>\n

      The A-Designs EM Gold<\/strong> offers a beautifully balanced tonal profile that sits perfectly between the EM Silver\u2019s low-end heft and the EM Red\u2019s crisp midrange bite.
      \nIts transformer-based design provides depth, color, and natural harmonic saturation<\/strong> that enhance any source.
      \nWhether you\u2019re tracking vocals, acoustic guitar, or bass, the EM Gold gives you analog richness and tonal precision<\/strong> that elevate your recordings to a professional level.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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