{"product_id":"diademtone-dt12-toxic-500-series-mic-pre","title":"DiademTone DT12 \"Toxic\" 500 Series Mic Pre","description":"\u003c!-- DIADEM TONE — DT-12 — Shopify description v1.0 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1e1e21; color: #ddd; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #c9a45c; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; color: #e3c27d; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHand-Assembled · 3-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery Diadem Tone unit is hand-assembled one at a time using carefully selected components, and is individually quality checked before it leaves the factory. That's why Diadem Tone backs every product with a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiadem Tone DT-12 500 Series Mic Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mic preamp is the first thing your signal meets, and it shapes everything that follows. The \u003cstrong\u003eDT-12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-channel 500-series microphone preamp built the old-school way. It has transformers on both input and output, and a fully discrete amplifier with hand-matched transistors. Diadem Tone describes it as a classic circuit with modern improvements, designed for a musical, characterful tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specially engineered input transformer sits at the front of the circuit, followed by discrete transistor gain stages and an output transformer. There are no integrated-circuit op-amps in the gain path. It's the same design approach used in classic recording console preamps, in a compact module you can slot into any standard 500-series rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePush it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany budget preamps use integrated-circuit op-amps and no transformers. They can measure cleanly but often lack character. A transformer-coupled, discrete design behaves differently. The transformers add weight and a subtle, pleasing saturation, and the discrete transistor stages add depth and punch. Push the gain harder and the DT-12 adds more colour. Keep it moderate and it stays solid and clear. This is the character that made classic console preamps the sound of so many records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the 500-Series Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500-series format lets you build a rack of modules to suit how you work. Mix and match preamps, EQs and compressors from different makers in one chassis. Start with one DT-12, then add more as your recording grows. A rack of several DT-12s gives you matched, transformer-coloured channels for tracking a full drum kit or band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Use It On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVocals\u003c\/strong\u003e – a full, forward vocal sound with transformer weight, using condenser or dynamic mics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrums\u003c\/strong\u003e – punchy kick, snare and toms, with transformer saturation for extra impact when driven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e – solid, midrange-rich guitar tones that sit easily in a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass, keys and synths\u003c\/strong\u003e – plug straight into the front-panel DI input and record through the same discrete, transformer-coupled path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e – natural body and detail on acoustic guitar, piano and strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're recording through an audio interface's built-in preamps, a dedicated discrete preamp is one of the biggest upgrades you can make. The DT-12 gives your recordings the depth and character of a transformer-coupled console channel, one 500-series slot at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDI input\u003c\/strong\u003e – front-panel 1\/4″ instrument input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDI switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – selects the instrument input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eØ switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – polarity invert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48V switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – phantom power for condenser microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e – sets the preamp gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-channel microphone preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500-series module (requires a 500-series rack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully discrete amplifier with hand-matched transistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput and output transformers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone (via rack), front-panel 1\/4″ DI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDI, polarity (Ø), +48V phantom power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied by the 500-series rack (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"DiademTone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724964565026,"sku":"DT-12","price":599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/1653\/7634\/files\/DiademToneDT12500SeriesMicPreToxic4.jpg?v=1790583672","url":"https:\/\/globalmusicimports.com.au\/products\/diademtone-dt12-toxic-500-series-mic-pre","provider":"Global Music Imports - Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}