The Phoenix Audio DRS1R/500 is a mono pre amp and DI for the API 500 series, it was designed to be identical in terms of features and sonics as the ever popular DRS1 but in a new format. The unit runs at 24v thanks due to the special power supply built into the unit so it offers no sonic sacrifices whilst still maintaining a very low current use needed for the API format and is well within its API VPR limits.

Key features:

• Class A (DSOP2) Output specs. Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz
• Output connections: XLR’s on rear panel of API rack
• Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage
• Custom wound Phoenix output transformer
• Microphone input: XLR’s Rear Panels of API rack
• Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the output fader
• Gain reduction: -30dB push-button Mic/Line switch (Mic input)
• High Input Impedance DI: Mono 1/4? Jack on front panel
• Gain Meter: LED Metering. (Green = -2dbu, +4dbu & 0dBu, Yellow = +13dbu Red= +16dBu)
• Phantom Power: Switchable phantom on Push-button Switch
• High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch, 120hz 6db per octave
• Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch
• Mute : on Push-button Switch
• Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
• Frequency Response: DI Input Stage: -0.3dB @ 40Hz, – 0.5dB @ 25kHz
• Typical Headroom: +24dB on Mic-Pre stage
• DI Stage gain: Maximum of 20dB

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