{"product_id":"tk-audio-dp3-stereo-microphone-preamp","title":"TK Audio DP3 Stereo Microphone Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTK Audio DP3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile, hybrid-design stereo mic preamp that includes vintage and modern circuits to deliver a broad range of creative tonal options. With the DP3, you’ll get the mid-range germanium crunch of the mid 60s; the low-mid punch and thick sound associated with British Class A preamps from the early 70s; and the more modern tones of the 80s and 90s. Get vintage color, modern transparency, or even something in between — all in one rack space. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eTONS OF TONES\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the DP3 includes TK’s proven input stage and germanium circuit from the DP2, we’ve also incorporated a new saturation circuit that — together with the vintage Class A stage — gives you a broad palette of character choices. The input stage is designed around a high quality Swedish Lundahl transformer and high gain stage, followed by selectable saturation and germanium circuits for even more color and harmonics.\r\n Instead of switching output stages, as was done in previous models, the Class A stage is now inserted in front of the Output level control, letting you drive the transformer harder without overloading your A\/D converters while making the output less sensitive to different impedances. The Class A stage uses a heavy, custom-made Carnhill transformer that produces a fat, punchy sound with mid-range character and a warm top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eIDEAL FOR COLORFUL DI RECORDING\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hi-Z direct mode function bypasses the input transformer and input stage, and sends the instrument signal directly to the high-pass filter and the selectable saturation and germanium circuits. The dedicated Hi-Z instrument input has a separate activation switch, so you can leave your instrument connected all the time!\r\n Direct mode gain is +14 dB, which is perfect for bass recording together with the Class A stage. The sweepable high-pass filter goes from 30 Hz to 400 Hz for precision crafting of the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 1600 ohm\/400 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument input impedance: 2 Mohm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMax output level: +26 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDI-direct gain: +14 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response electronic balanced: -0,2 dB @80 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response Class A inserted: -0,5 dB @20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ +20 dBu: 0,007%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ +20 dBu, Class A inserted: 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ +20 dBu, saturation stage active: 0.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N @ +20 dBu, germanium stage active: 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirement: 115 V or 230 V internally selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 15 VA\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_4\"\u003eCONTROLS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Z input: High impedance instrument input with 2 Mohm input impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn: activates the instrument input\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDirect: bypasses the mic input stage and feeds the Hi-Z input stage directly to the HPF\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e48V phantom power switch: with separate LED indicator \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGain switch in 5 dB steps: -25 to -80 dB, +5 dB to -25 with -30 dB pad selected\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHeadroom meter: This LED meter is a headroom meter, NOT a VU-meter. It is connected before the Output level control to show the internal headroom even if you have lowered the output level. With the level at max, the meter indicates clip at +25 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e-30 dB: pads the input signal by -30 dB (for best signal to noise ratio, avoid the 30 dB pad if not needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: Switches the mic input impedance (1600 ohm\/400 ohm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSweepable high pass filter: 30-400 Hz, 12 dB\/octave\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation: inserts a saturation stage for extra harmonics after the HPF\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGermanium: inserts a germanium stage after the HPF (for more color, select higher gain and back off a little with the output level control)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eClass A: engages Class A Carnhill transformer stage for fat, punchy sound\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level control: adjusts the output level after the Class A stage if inserted\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity switch: flips the output polarity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TK Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451119759463,"sku":"457714","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/tk-audio-dp3_457714_1.jpg?v=1787095914","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/tk-audio-dp3-stereo-microphone-preamp","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}