SATurAMP is one of a kind microphone – instrument
preamplifier, equipped with an original saturation unit
in rack 500 format. Due to this unique combination
SATurAMP is universal and creative tool, allowing the
powerful sound, with great detail preservation, just
while recording.
Not only incorporates SATurAMP solutions inspired by
designs from the 60s, but also many original, modern
ones, including digital control over the majority of
functions. This particular solution allowed to eliminate
the mechanic switches from the signal path, what
considerably influenced the reliability and endurance of
SATurAMP. The mechanic elements were replaced with
hermetically relays and semiconductor switches.
On input in SATurAMP there is a SOWTER transformer based
on the AP2620, found in legendary API preamps.
The operating amplifier, build entirely of discrete
elements, is responsible for amplification. Design refers
to early operating amps from the 60s. However the
solution of gain regulation comes from XXI century – it’s
digitally controlled via micro buttons. The amplification
value, expressed in dB, is shown on digital display.
SATurAMP is equipped with high-pass filter with a slope
of 12db per octave. There are three options of cut-off
frequency, with three different characteristics:
60Hz - Chebychev
100Hz - Butterworth
160Hz - Bessel
The core of SATurAMP is originally designed saturation
unit, known from Looptrotter SA2RATE, inspired by the
sound of old tape recorders and analog consoles. It
smoothes signal peaks, in intelligent and ear friendly
way, adding low order harmonics. The saturation works
like a soft limiter, making it possible to record tracks
with high level of RMS signal, without the unwelcome
distortion, sounding near, detailed, saturated and
perfectly “sitting” in the mix.
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Contact:
www.looptrotter.com.pl
Distribution:
www.mjadiolab.pl
