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M0070 Professional Preamp User Guide 1.0 

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©2009 Microlynx Systems Ltd. 

Specifications 

 

Dimensions (box only) 

12.5 x 3.8 x 4.2 cm  (4

7/8 x 1

1/2 x 1

5/8 in.) 

Depth (including knobs and connectors)  

6.5 cm (4

1/2 inch) 

Weight (including 9 V battery) 

130 grams  (4.6 oz.) 

Input impedance 

Low impedance  

1 M

  

High impedance  

10 M

 

Input overload level 

+17 dBu (at minimum gain) 

Output impedance 

Phone jack out   

10 k

  

Direct Out (XLR)  

600 

 balanced 

Output clipping level (0.5% distortion) 

Phone jack out   

+13 dBu  

Direct Out (XLR)  

+8 dBu into 600 ohms balanced 

Distortion at 1 kHz 

0.03% at 

14 dBu output level 

Residual noise level 

25 µV (C

msg weighted)  

Headroom 

At least 3 dB from when Clipping LED comes on. 

Input gain (tone controls flat) 

6 to +6 dB 

Frequency response (

3 dB) 

10 Hz to 20 kHz (tone controls flat, Rumble Cut fully CW) 

Rumble cut range (

3 dB) 

10 Hz (clockwise) to 37 Hz (counter clockwise) 

Bass adjust range 

+/

 12 dB shelving,  (+/

6 dB at 70 Hz) 

Mid adjust range 

+/

 12 dB at 500 Hz 

Treble adjust range 

+/

 12 dB shelving, (+/

 6 dB at 5 kHz) 

Power supply 

9 V battery (alkaline recommended) 
48 V phantom power on XLR input 

Current consumption 

Less than 5 mA, phone jack output only 
Less than 15 mA if Direct Out (XLR) output is used 

 

Specifications are typical and are subject to change without notice. 

Summary of Contents for M0070

Page 1: ...iding a fairly strong output signal so why do you need a preamp There are two reasons performance and convenience Performance and sound quality Piezo transducers are sensitive to capacitive loading Since instrument cables have a capacitance of about 25 pF ft the longer the cable the more loading the transducer sees Increased loading negatively affects both the level of the signal and the frequency...

Page 2: ... Hi Z EQ Post Pre Gain The front panel has the most commonly used controls and adjustments It looks like Microlynx M0070 Professional Preamp Volume Phase Rumble Bass Mid Treble The rear panel has the input and outputs as well as the controls that are less frequently used It looks like Out GND Lift Phant Power In EQ Post Pre Lo Z Hi Z Direct Out The left side panel is visible when the preamp is mou...

Page 3: ... sub sonic signals The cut off frequency can be adjusted to suit the instrument and application Three Band Tone Control The M0070 has a high performance three band tone control circuit to cut or boost the low mid and high frequencies by up to 12 dB The cut off frequencies for each of the controls were carefully selected to be of most use for acoustic bass applications The tone control knobs have a...

Page 4: ...observe the correct polarity Slide the battery forward until it engages in the holder Replace the top cover with the serial number sticker at the bottom Carefully insert and tighten the screws Do not over tighten Installing the Preamp on your instrument For ease of use we strongly recommend mounting the preamp under the tailpiece of your instrument To protect your instrument and avoid rattling pla...

Page 5: ...arly noticeable It is typically worst when the two signals are at similar levels and is most noticeable at lower frequencies causing the sound to be thin The Phase switch reverses the phase of the amplified signal and can greatly mitigate the effect of this cancellation Be aware that the effect strongly depends on the location of the listener so what sounds good to you might be bad for the audienc...

Page 6: ...ges in the signal chain If phantom power is available the M0070 will automatically cut over to it eliminating drain to the battery The green LED will illuminate to indicate that the preamp is running off phantom power Note that if you are only using the Direct Out and no phantom power is available you will need to plug a patch chord into the phone output to enable the battery Using the Post Pre EQ...

Page 7: ...lanced Distortion at 1 kHz 0 03 at 14 dBu output level Residual noise level 25 µV C msg weighted Headroom At least 3 dB from when Clipping LED comes on Input gain tone controls flat 6 to 6 dB Frequency response 3 dB 10 Hz to 20 kHz tone controls flat Rumble Cut fully CW Rumble cut range 3 dB 10 Hz clockwise to 37 Hz counter clockwise Bass adjust range 12 dB shelving 6 dB at 70 Hz Mid adjust range ...

Page 8: ...is found not to be defective Microlynx retains the right to charge the buyer for testing expenses at Microlynx standard hourly rates in effect at that time This product contains no user serviceable parts This warranty shall be void if the product is opened This warranty does not cover damages or losses resulting from physical abuse neglect misuse shipping improper installation improper environment...

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