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Retro Instruments 500PRE - All-Tube 500 Series Microphone Preamplifier<\/h2>\n

The Retro Instruments 500PRE<\/strong> is a premium all-tube microphone preamplifier<\/strong> for the 500 Series format, bringing legendary Retro Instruments tone and warmth into a compact modular design.
\nDesigned with the same sonic character as the brand's flagship studio preamps, the 500PRE delivers rich harmonics, silky transients, and exceptional low-end depth<\/strong> - perfect for vocals, instruments, and full-range sources alike.
\nWith genuine high-voltage tube operation and custom transformers, it captures the unmistakable Retro analogue sound in a space-efficient format for modern studios.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • All-tube Class A circuit<\/strong> featuring high-voltage operation for authentic analogue tone and headroom.<\/li>\n
  • 500 Series module<\/strong> design, fully compatible with any standard 500 rack chassis.<\/li>\n
  • Custom input and output transformers<\/strong> deliver warm saturation and musical compression.<\/li>\n
  • Variable gain control<\/strong> (up to +70 dB) for microphones, instruments, and line-level sources.<\/li>\n
  • High-impedance DI input<\/strong> on the front panel for direct bass, guitar, and synth recording.<\/li>\n
  • 48V phantom power<\/strong> for condenser microphones.<\/li>\n
  • Polarity invert and pad switches<\/strong> for flexible tracking setups.<\/li>\n
  • True high-voltage tube topology<\/strong> - no starved-plate emulation - for genuine analogue performance.<\/li>\n
  • Ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, drums, and electric bass<\/strong> - adding unmistakable Retro tube character.<\/li>\n
  • Hand-built in the USA using premium components and precision-matched tubes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Applications<\/h3>\n
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    • Vocals:<\/strong> Smooth, warm, and detailed tube tone for natural, intimate performances.<\/li>\n
    • Instruments:<\/strong> Capture guitars, bass, keys, and strings with harmonic richness and depth.<\/li>\n
    • Drums:<\/strong> Add body and punch to kick, snare, and overheads.<\/li>\n
    • Line Processing:<\/strong> Use as a line driver to add tube saturation to mixes or buses.<\/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\n\n
      Unit Type<\/th>\nAll-Tube Microphone Preamplifier (500 Series)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Circuit Type<\/th>\nClass A, high-voltage dual-triode tube design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gain Range<\/th>\nUp to +70 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Inputs<\/th>\nMicrophone (XLR), Hi-Z Instrument (\u00bc\u201d front panel)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Outputs<\/th>\nBalanced XLR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Controls<\/th>\nGain, Pad (-20 dB), Polarity, 48V Phantom Power, DI Input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tubes<\/th>\n2 \u00d7 NOS miniature dual triodes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Frequency Response<\/th>\n20 Hz - 20 kHz \u00b10.5 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)<\/th>\n-125 dBu (A-weighted, 150 \u03a9 source)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Input Impedance<\/th>\n1.5 k\u03a9 (Mic), 1 M\u03a9 (Instrument)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Power Requirement<\/th>\nStandard 500 Series \u00b116V & +48V rails (internal high-voltage conversion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Format<\/th>\nSingle 500 Series slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Origin<\/th>\nHand-built in the USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      Why Choose the Retro Instruments 500PRE?<\/h3>\n

      The Retro Instruments 500PRE<\/strong> offers true tube sound in the convenient 500 Series format - no emulation, no compromise.
      \nIt's a versatile preamp that adds warmth, harmonic richness, and musical dynamics<\/strong> to any source, from vocals to synths.
      \nWhether used in tracking, mixing, or as a tone-shaping insert, the 500PRE delivers the unmistakable Retro Instruments analogue signature<\/strong> that defines countless hit records.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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