{"product_id":"martinsound-martech-mss-10-mic-preamp-00618-used","title":"MartinSound Martech MSS-10 Mic Preamp #00618 (Used)","description":"Movers and shakers of professional audio dream about finding that rare  piece of equipment that will keep them on the cutting edge. A career  building tool that effortlessly produces awesome sound. The \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMartinSound MSS-10\u003c\/span\u003e  quickly established itself as the mic preamp of choice for many of the  audio elite because it has Natural Sound, the mythical \"straight wire  with gain\". Its uncanny ability to deliver astonishing realism is,  simply stated, audio magic in a box. Join the hit makers who already  enjoy immense artistic satisfaction using the MSS-10 Natural Sound Mic  Preamp and turn your audio dreams into recording legends.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy the MSS-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  In the past, world-class engineers collected the best tube and discrete  preamps, each for its own character. One for great top end, another for  clarity, a third for punch, and still another for bottom. Over time,  these preamps became almost mystical, credited for creating the magic  of great recordings. In reality, those talented engineers just used the  preamp that was least detrimental to the desired characteristic,  struggling to maintain the magic of the performance.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The Martech MSS-10 brings a new paradigm to mic preamps. The real magic  of the MSS-10 is that it does absolutely nothing. With nothing to cheat  your audio you’ll hear it like never before! No sideshow hype or tacky  disappearing acts. Illusions of zip, zing, and whoompf can’t satisfy  once you experience real magic. Silky top, absolute clarity, knockdown  punch, and fat bottom end to make your world go ’round. The MSS-10  delivers the body and soul of the performance with astonishing realism  and immediacy. Real magic we call Natural Sound.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \"Shockingly good\" is a stunning endorsement from Bruce Botnick, a man  who has heard it all. His engineering work, from the Doors to major  motion picture scores, is driven by his passion for audio. Bruce knows  that the secret of legendary recording lies in capturing the excitement  and beauty of the original performance. He selects only the best  equipment that faithfully reproduces every detail. Bruce uses the  MSS-10 with his world-class mics over other well-respected preamps,  because the Natural Sound of the MSS-10 delivers the real magic he  strives for.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat is Natural Sound?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  When equipment seriously degrades audio there are many esoteric and  vulgar words to describe it. Gear that does a better job of preserving  the original sound is often called euphonic. By reproducing every  detail of the original without introducing any artifacts, we discovered  something far better than euphonic; something very special we call  Natural Sound.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Natural Sound is far from sterile, being full of life and vitality. And  while accuracy is often judged by static measurements, Natural Sound  goes far beyond technical precision by faithfully recreating the  intricacies and realism of the original performance.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Experience unconstrained dynamics that never remove the faintest detail  or pinch when the music soars. And when punch is required, stand back.  Enjoy airy top end without smear, crystal clear mids, real warmth  without mud, and extra octaves of rock solid bottom end. Natural Sound  is simply breathtaking. An aural seduction. The essence of what drives  one’s passion for audio.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Natural Sound. Nothing added. Nothing removed. Everything you always dreamed of.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures and functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The MSS-10 is comprised of dual signal paths in a single unit, allowing  flexibility in getting the best audio from a microphone to a recorder.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The preamp section uses two stages of gain from mic input to direct  out, providing wide bandwidth and a stable design. It features 65dB of  gain switched in 5dB steps, 48V phantom, 20dB pad and polarity reverse.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The line driver section can select the preamp out or a balanced line  input. This makes a great EQ insert point. The level control adjusts  continuously from infinity to +10dB, allowing for riding of gain. The  addition of a mute and professional VU meter allows the finest audio  quality possible to be sent directly to the recorder. Engaging the Cal  button provides precise VU monitoring of the selected source.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Not only does it sound awesome, it looks like a piece of art. The  sophisticated, elegant appearance of the matte finish, nickel-plated  faceplate matches your finest microphones while ergonomic knobs and  lighted push buttons provide positional information at a glance from  any angle. The beautiful package tells your clients that you own only  the best.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA peek under the lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Tracing out the schematic or unpotting the transformer will not reveal  the secret of the natural sound of the MSS-10. Martech’s Natural Sound  Design Methodology uses the exquisitely sensitive human ear to guide  all design choices.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Every component and circuit was listened to, individually and  collectively, assuring the finest signal path possible. Thousands of  hours were invested, listening for the subtlest differences compared  against a wire.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  As a result, the heart of the MSS-10 comprises proprietary, high  resolution, high voltage, all discrete, non-inverting amplifiers along  with a custom built, oversize input transformer. Special silver  switches with redundant contacts are preconditioned with a stabilizing  agent. Hard wiring avoids internal connectors. Carefully tuned DC servo  amps eliminate the coloration of in-path capacitors, while improving  bottom end response. Bipolar 24v rails provide true +24dBm output even  into an unbalanced input.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Finally, unique grounding techniques and balanced impedance outputs are  used to ensure a flawless interface to the outside world.","brand":"MartinSound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451107635303,"sku":"299978","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/martinsound-martech-mss-10-mic-preamp-00618-used_299978_1_b2fcdc54-99f1-400d-8a04-7ffbc03400dd.jpg?v=1787095869","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/martinsound-martech-mss-10-mic-preamp-00618-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}