The skulpter 500 is the ultimate recording front end. Its audiophile preamp is based on single resistors
\ncontrolling a fully discrete Class-A amplifier capable of complementing any microphone with a remarkably
\ntrue and natural sound. If additional mojo is needed, two variable saturation\/filter stages and an
\nintelligent onboard compressor make voices and instruments sound like a finished record right from
\nthe start.
\nWhether clean or colored, the sonic bliss does not stop at your mic locker. The skulpter 500 provides
\na balanced DI input with significant headroom, so just about any signal coming from guitars, basses,
\nsynths and effects will benefit greatly from the skulpter 500\u2019s pristine amplification and versatile processing
\nqualities.
\nWay more than just a preamp, the skulpter 500 is a complete recording solution \u2013 everything you\u2019ll
\never need in front of any DAW.
\n\u2022 100% Discrete Class-A Topology
\nPristine audio path and signal processing.
\n\u2022 Audiophile Gain Staging
\nNatural and incredibly detailed sound.
\n\u2022 Dual Sound Shaper
\nMojo machine with filters and harmonics.
\n\u2022 Intelligent Onboard Dynamics
\nSmart controlled musical compression.
\n\u2022 Variable Low Cut Filter
\nFlexible low frequency clean up.
\n\u2022 Balanced DI
\nInstrument input with massive headroom.
\n\u2022 Multifunction Meter
\nLevel, gain, compression and clipping.
\n\u2022 Stepped Controllers
\nExact and repeatable settings.<\/p>\n
100% Discrete Class-A Topology Audiophile Gain Staging Dual Sound Shaper Variable Low Cut Intelligent Onboard Dynamics Balanced DI Multifunction Meter Pure Phase Reverse Signal Mute Switch DC Coupled Input Autarkic Phantom Power Stepped Controllers Ground Layer Shield Technical Data
\n<\/strong>Highest grade audio circuitry, absolutely everywhere: Mic pre, DI, sound shaper, low cut filter, compressor, input and output stages… everywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Discrete gain steps using fixed resistors. Controlled by a relay\/switch cascade. Very low and high gains with no need for a pad. Ultimate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Two variable saturation\/filter stages provide multiple options for making voices and instruments sound like a finished record.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>A filter design which lets the user choose the best frequency for getting rid of low end rumble. Set and forget, or quickly adapt when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Just a single knob\u2026 but its powerful hidden features enable it to control dynamics in all its aspects. Simple, yet incredibly useful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>A high impedance\/headroom direct input for plugging guitars, basses, synth and other sources straight into the powerful preamp and processing stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>An array of fifteen LEDs shows everything you need to know about the output level, preamp gain, compression intensity and internal clipping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Exactly the same pristine audio quality is provided in both positions of the switch \u2013 no matter if the phase is set to normal or reversed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>This simple yet useful feature allows changing instruments and mics without damaging ears and speakers, or a quick source signal mute while playing back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>A very pure and solid input stage which allows direct coupling to a connected microphone without any interfering capacitors in the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>The skulpter 500 generates its phantom power internally, rendering the quality of this sensitive voltage completely independent from external supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>The potentiometers for the sound shaper, low cut and dynamics have 41 steps, while the gain stages are switched by an encoder with 20 steps per round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nOne of the six layers of the skulpter 500’s PCB is a full copper plane which helps to reduce interferences caused by electric fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>If you are interested in learning more about typical measurements and technical specifications of the skulpter 500, this is the right place to check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n