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Fully balanced, noise-free operation with modern impedance specs make for dummy-proof operation and fast studio integration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The new EM-PEQ is an approved API™ ‘VPR Alliance’ product and may also be used in Brent Averill Enterprises racks and A-Designs Audio’s R52, manufactured by Avedis Audio Electronics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCheck out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A-Designs in action!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRight click to save\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Sax.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Saxophone with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Piano.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Piano with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Acoustic Guitar with A-Designs Blue and Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_MaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Male Vocals with A-Designs Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_FemaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Female Vocals with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_JCM800.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Electric Guitar with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449359724647,"sku":"13895","price":955.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/a_designs_empeq_1_1.jpg?v=1787088701"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-em-silver-demo-deal","title":"A-Designs Audio EM-Silver (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eA-Designs “EM Series\u003c\/strong\u003e” is a twist on the P-1. Each color has its own sound. This was accomplished by using different custom wound output and input transformers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cem\u003eEM-Silver\u003c\/em\u003e has a custom wound steel output transformer which will translate into a darker sound than the P-1, EM-Red and EM-Blue. We find the EM-Silver to be a very good match with ribbon microphones; a good combination due to the fact that steel transformers were widely used in the early days of recording and broadcasting along with ribbon microphones.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith today’s influx of ribbon microphones there is a wide choice of character range available for you to determine which tone you are looking for or need.  Another feature of the EM-Silver is a “DI” (direct inject) for use with electric instruments. We find that this is a great pre for bass guitar and keyboards.  In addition, you may like to try the EM-Silver (depending on microphone) for your “kick” when recording drums. This is a very versatile tool for any recording situation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A-Designs in action!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRight click to save\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Sax.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Saxophone with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Piano.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Piano with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Acoustic Guitar with A-Designs Blue and Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_MaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Male Vocals with A-Designs Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_FemaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Female Vocals with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_JCM800.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Electric Guitar with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449359691879,"sku":"13867","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/a_designs_em_silver_1_1.jpg?v=1787088700"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-500hr-2-slot-rack-frame-w-psu-demo-deal","title":"A-Designs Audio 500HR - 2 Slot Rack Frame w\/PSU (Demo Deal)","description":"The \u003cb\u003eA-Designs 500HR\u003c\/b\u003e is a dual slot, single space, rack mounted frame with power supply for A-Designs and other 500 Series compatible audio modules. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are able to use the 500HR and A-Designs module combination's in four basic ways: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Loaded with two preamps it becomes a dual channel Mic Pre \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Loaded with two EQ’s it is a dual channel EQ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Loaded with one preamp and one EQ it is a complete pre\/post EQ recording channel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Use one preamp and the EQ in the 500HR and bypass your pre on your guitar\/bass\/keyboard amplifier and have a totally different amp for any live situation! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCheck out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A-Designs in action!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRight click to save\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Sax.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Saxophone with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Piano.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Piano with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Acoustic Guitar with A-Designs Blue and Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_MaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Male Vocals with A-Designs Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_FemaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Female Vocals with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_JCM800.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Electric Guitar with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449359659111,"sku":"14227","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/a_designs_500hr_1_1.jpg?v=1787088700"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-pacifica-demo-deal","title":"A-Designs Audio Pacifica (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat we're going to do is go back... 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With Quad Eight Ventura, Coronado and Pacifica console preamplifiers for reference, we closely examined the design and composition of the heart and soul in the consoles of these great pieces. After much design, A\/B-ing, and beta testing, the result is a solid state, single space, rack-mounted microphone pre amplifier from the “glory days.” Cloning being what it is (same old same old), we decided to head outside the box and make the tribute something other than the legacy. We added our own touch to bring it to present day applications of the recording world. And so the new\u003cstrong\u003e A-Designs PACIFICA\u003c\/strong\u003e was born. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out these Quicktime movies to see and hear A-Designs in action!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRight click to save\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Sax.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Saxophone with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Piano.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Piano with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Acoustic Guitar with A-Designs Blue and Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_MaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Male Vocals with A-Designs Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_FemaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Female Vocals with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_JCM800.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Electric Guitar with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449359757415,"sku":"16811","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/a_designs_pacifica_1_1.jpg?v=1787088701"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-hm2eq-hammer-demo-deal","title":"A-Designs Audio HM2EQ Hammer (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eA-Designs HM2EQ Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Dual Mono three band Tube EQ engineered with an ingenious filtering system that allows the even harmonics to flow through the 12AT7 tubes filtering out unwanted noise. It is designed to sound musical for larger EQ functions typically found on expensive mastering EQs. The Hammer offers continuously variable boost and cut controls but fixed frequency settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The smoothness of its operation and the musical tones generated by the HAMMER makes this unit an invaluable tool for any studio. “You don’t know it’s there until you take it out” Tony Shepperd. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for applying broad shaping EQ across many octaves while sounding beautiful without adverse effects on tone. Very low noise floor. It also has high-cut at 8Khz and low-cut at 84Hz filters. There is no other EQ available quite like this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out these Quicktime Movies to SEE and HEAR A-Designs in action!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eRight click to save\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Sax.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Saxophone with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_Piano.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Piano with A-Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_AcousticGuitar.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Acoustic Guitar with A-Designs Blue and Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_MaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Male Vocals with A-Designs Pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/RCM_FemaleVox.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Female Vocals with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca class=\"bluelinks\" href=\"http:\/\/techbreakfast.com\/SoundCity\/ADesigns_finalwebs\/Dylan_JCM800.mov\" target=\"blank\"\u003eRecording Electric Guitar with A-Designs Hammer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449359855719,"sku":"16810","price":1990.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/a_designs_hm2eq_1_1.jpg?v=1787088701"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-em-peq-500-series-eq-used","title":"A-Designs Audio EM-PEQ 500 Series EQ (Used)","description":"Beautiful used 500 Series EQ module that sonically nods to the classic Pultec EQP-1A sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449447182439,"sku":"11902","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_a_designs_audio_em-peq_500_series_eq_07731d09-7d7f-496c-83fa-bb432450eb58.jpg?v=1787088989"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-em-red-used","title":"A-Designs Audio EM-Red (Used)","description":"The \u003cb\u003eA-Designs “EM Series\u003c\/b\u003e” is a twist on the P-1. 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With all the new condenser microphones on the market in a very \nwide price range, the engineer or musician now has limitless \npossibilities to choose from in their endless search for their “perfect \nsound.” You may also like to use the EM-Red for recording Toms, both \nrack and floor.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWhen developing our product(s) A-Designs Audio feels the need to place \nunits into the hands of both the professional and the average end user. \nIn doing so, we have learned from their experiences and they have passed\n valuable information on to us. This helps us to produce a product with \npride of craftsmanship and knowing we helped, in some way, to continue \nto inspire the art of creating and recording. So, no matter what your \nneeds are for recording the perfect sound, A-Designs Audio can help you \nby providing a solid tool to contribute to the job.","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449447477351,"sku":"20871","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_a_designs_em-red_6c6a8e0f-c2df-4b08-a90a-3c5eb3bf371c.jpg?v=1787088990"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-mp-1-mic-pre-1150-used","title":"A-Designs Audio MP-1 Mic Pre #1150 (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA-Designs brings you a true tube in... tube out... mono version of the classic MP-2 stereo mic-pre.\u003cbr\u003eThe MP-1 has the same features and quality that has made the MP-2 the buzz of the professional audio industry.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures include a world-class Jensen input transformer coupled with a custom wound output transformer, delivering the lowest noise and top quality sound that you would demand from a high-end, high-priced mic-pre.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional features include a balanced XLR connector with a 1\/4 inch input, and a true VU meter, along with phantom and phase switches.\u003cbr\u003eExperience the rich, full spectrum of sound that the MP-1 delivers to live performances and recordings.\u003cbr\u003eThe MP-1 is the perfect match for today’s demanding artists on a budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449448132711,"sku":"17813","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_a_designs_audio_mp-1_mic_pre__1150_b90f821b-52a9-4a4d-8db5-3fd1d93d85d8.jpg?v=1787088993"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-p-1-mic-pre-used","title":"A-Designs Audio P-1 Mic Pre (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Designs Audio is proud to introduce a new line of microphone  pre-amplifiers. These Pre-amplifiers are original designs stemming from  our inspiration of the “Quad Eight Sound”. Each has its own unique  character. Depending on which microphone you use, you will be able to  open a world of color and sound to inspire you and your recordings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449459306599,"sku":"9055","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_a-designs_p-1_140f3550-8355-48ea-b962-a6b65513efd5.jpg?v=1787089040"},{"product_id":"a-designs-audio-p-1-demo-deal","title":"A-Designs Audio P-1 (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA-Designs Audio is proud to introduce a new line of microphone pre-amplifiers. 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Each color has  its own sound. This was accomplished by using different custom wound  output and input transformers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cem\u003eEM-Silver\u003c\/em\u003e has a custom wound steel output transformer which  will translate into a darker sound than the P-1, EM-Red, and EM-Blue. We  find the EM-Silver to be a very good match with “Ribbon Microphones”.  This is a good combination due to the fact that steel transformers were  widely used in the early days of recording and broadcast along with  ribbon microphones.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt depends on which ribbon you have or use which will determine the  sound\/color\/flavor you will receive. With today’s influx of ribbon  microphones there is a wide choice of character range available for you  to determine which tone you are looking for or need. Another feature of  the EM-Silver is a “DI” (direct inject) for use with electric  instruments. 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