{"product_id":"cartec-audio-pre-q5-used","title":"Cartec Audio PRE-Q5 (Used)","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eCartec PRE-Q5 \u003c\/strong\u003eis a high quality transformer based microphone preamp for the API 500 series format that incorporates a passive inductor equalizer, and a balanced output attenuator. The filter circuit is identical to our EQP-1A, but with the extra gain stage and transformers required to create a high performance preamplifier. The output transformer is followed by a fully balanced stepped attenuator (constant impedance T-pad) to allow saturation of the output transformer while controlling the output level (allowing you to really drive the PRE-Q5 without clipping the next item in your signal chain). In combination with the High\/Low frequency EQ, this gives the Pre a lot of tonal variety without any complicated circuitry or added phase distortion. Just a nice simple featured Preamp with a classic vibe. The Line level switch allows all of the features to be used both during tracking and mixing. You could send pre-recorded material to the EQ section or use the a combination of the EQ and transformer saturation to enhance synths or any existing sounds.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cartec Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449484832871,"sku":"29178","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/cartec_audio_pre-q5__used__4049678_5056fa24-a0de-4d8c-a11e-4c82bef2c6cc.jpg?v=1787089138","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/cartec-audio-pre-q5-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}