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Experience the warmth and clarity of professional-grade audio with the Focusrite Red 1 Mic Pre. This 4-channel microphone preamp is a modern reinterpretation of the original Rupert Neve-designed ISA preamp, offering an unparalleled blend of vintage character and cutting-edge technology. Crafted to perfection, each channel delivers up to 66dB of gain, providing the versatility you need for any studio session.
Designed for audio purists, the Red 1 ensures your recordings are imbued with pristine detail, whether you're capturing the nuances of a whisper or the boldness of a grand piano. Its low noise floor and exceptional frequency response make it a reliable choice for high-quality ribbon, valve, and condenser microphones. The preamp's switchable phantom power, phase reverse, and illuminated VU meters give you full control over your sound, while the easy-to-read scribble strip keeps your sessions organized.
The Red 1's unique topology offers superb common-mode rejection and a generous overload margin, ensuring your recordings remain consistent and distortion-free. Its shared gain structure, with 20dB from its transformer and up to 40dB from the amplifier, guarantees a smooth, detailed sound across a wide bandwidth. Ideal for both professional studios and home recording enthusiasts, the Focusrite Red 1 Mic Pre stands as a testament to Focusrite's commitment to delivering exceptional audio experiences.
Key Features:
- 4-channel microphone preamp
- Based on the original Rupert Neve-designed ISA preamp
- Up to 66dB of gain
- Switchable phantom power and phase reverse
- Illuminated VU meters for precise monitoring
- Low noise floor and wide frequency response
- Superb common-mode rejection and overload margin
- Suitable for ribbon, valve, and condenser microphones
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Seen in a picture of Kevin's studio rack in this Sound on Sound interview from May 2018.
The Focusrite Red 1 1500 Mic Pre completes the stack of Firebeatz's outboard gear in the studio.
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In this Sound On Sound article there is a photo of Visconti's gear, which includes a Focusrite Red 1 500 Series Mic Pre Amp.
In this photo of Robert Miles' studio as seen on the ATC speakers website you can see the Focusrite Red 1 four channel pre right below the ISA 428.
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