CS169

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CS169
1.050
ex-VAT
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Discontinued (Soon to be a classic?)
The CS169 packs our PRE169 and EQ169 circuits that were inspired by the Studer© 169 console in a convenient 1U rack format. This makes it a versatile channel strip with very high quality sound and construction - your next deserted island preamp.
Free delivery from 350€, depending on your country.
CS169
80s
INSPIRATION

While "vintage sound" is often synonymous with warmth (lack of highs...) and harmonic distortion, the Studer© 169 console offers a neutral, very open and wide sound, true to the recorded sources. This is what has made it so successful for recording classical and jazz music, and what makes it so sought-after today. It sounds really different from what you can record through a 1073 or 312 - surely, a must-have addition to your preamplifier rack.

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3 MAIN FEATURES You WILL LOVE
1
The perfect input section for ribbon mics and low level sources, with more than 67dB gain.
2
The perfect combination of our tunable high-pass Filter and the 3-band EQ section to get the spark right from the recording.
3
A simple front panel DI input, but try it... you could fall in love with that big transformer sound!
WONDERING WHAT'S INSIDE ?
A massive Carnhill VT24499 transformers that gives the PRE169 it's unique character.
Independent inputs and outputs for PRE & EQ section for flexible routing - recording, mixing, reamping...
An old-fashioned assembly of 100% discrete THT components through the audio path.
Ok, sounds cool,
but what about the
specs?

Versatile microphone preamp & DI :

  • Max Gain: 67dB
  • Pad: -33dB
  • Output level: 0 to -30dB
  • +48V Phantom Power (independent for each channel)
  • Polarity switch
  • Discrete 12dB/octave HPF (High Pass Filter) variable from 20Hz to 315Hz
  • Input transformer: Neutrik NTM-4
  • Output transformer: Carnhill VT24499
  • Frequency response (1kΩ load): ±1dB from 6.2Hz to 25KHz
  • Mic input impedance: 1.2kΩ
  • DI input impedance: > 1.0MΩ
  • Output impedance: < 20Ω - Transformer balanced
  • Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -125dBu @ max gain (Mic input)
  • Max input level: +9dBU without PAD | +18dBU with PAD
  • Max output level: +22dBU without PAD | +19dBU with PAD

Classic semi-parametric EQ based on the original Studer 169 console circuit :

  • High Shelf : ±15dB @ 20kHz
  • "Presence" filter : ±11dB @ 150 to 7000Hz (continuously variable) - Q ≈ 1.0
  • Low Shelf : ±15dB @ 20Hz
  • Transformerless input & output for a transparent sound
  • Max level (input & output) : +22dBU
  • Input impedance: 48kΩ
  • Output impedance: 50Ω
  • Frequency response (1kΩ load): ±0.5dB from 5.4Hz to 25kHz
  • SNR : >105dB (0.2% THD)
  • Bypass on relay for transparent sound
  • Earth lift on the XLR outputs to avoid ground loops (independent for each channel)
  • Worldwide compatible power supply: 100-240V | 50-60Hz
  • Dimensions (1U rack) : 483x260x44mm | 19.0x10.2x1.7in
  • Weight : 3.9kg | 8.6lb
  • Included accessory : small XLR cable for Channel Strip use
  • Optional accessory : V-LOCK power cable

Designed and assembled in our workshop in Saint-Vérand (France). All parts are manufactured by our beloved partners in France & Europe.

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