Introducing Soyuz The Launcher, a distinctive preamp that goes beyond the ordinary. Designed to inject a rich, warm, old-school vibe into your recordings, it's the perfect companion for any dynamic mic and standard interface. This is no regular gain booster; instead, it's your ticket to making your audio capture feel like it's running through a vintage console, even when it’s connected to a simple interface or PA system.

The Launcher's distinct tonal character is thanks to its custom hand-wound transformer, ensuring a unique color and sheen to your recordings that will change how you utilize dynamic and ribbon microphones. Whether you're on stage, in a recording booth, or crafting your art in your home studio, the Launcher is designed to optimize your sound source, boost gain by 26 dB, and minimize audible noise in your signal chain.

This preamp isn't just for musicians and sound engineers. If you're a podcaster, voiceover artist, or content creator, the Launcher is your secret weapon for taking your recordings to new heights. With a robust build and a compact form factor, you can take your sound with you, wherever you go.

Key Features:

• Proprietary circuit with custom hand-wound transformer
• Gain: +26 dB (load >1k ohms)
• Frequency Range: 10Hz–20kHz (-1dB)
• Maximum output level (0.5% THD): 8.3dBV (2.6V)
• Output noise level: 8μV (JIS-A)
• Powering: 48V phantom, according to IEC 61938
• Electrical impedance: 1k ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >1k ohms
• Current consumption: 5.0mA
• Connectivity: 3-pin male, female XLR connectors

Product specs

FAQs

Does the Soyuz The Launcher require phantom power to operate?

Yes, the Soyuz The Launcher requires 48V phantom power to operate, as it is designed to boost the signal of dynamic and ribbon microphones.

What is the primary function of the Soyuz The Launcher?

The primary function of the Soyuz The Launcher is to provide a 26dB gain boost to dynamic and ribbon microphones, enhancing their signal strength for better recording quality.

Can the Soyuz The Launcher be used with condenser microphones?

The Soyuz The Launcher is primarily designed for dynamic and ribbon microphones. While it can pass phantom power to condenser mics, its primary benefit is the gain boost for dynamic and ribbon types.

What type of connections does the Soyuz The Launcher use?

The Soyuz The Launcher uses XLR connections, featuring 1 XLR input and 1 XLR output for easy integration with your existing setup.

How portable is the Soyuz The Launcher?

The Soyuz The Launcher is compact and lightweight, measuring only 0.75" in height, 0.83" in width, and 1.73" in depth, and weighing 0.9 lbs, making it highly portable.