Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp

Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp
Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp
Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp
Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp
Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp

Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp

Rare custom made 8 channel preamp by Shadow Hills. This is the exact same Gama preamp found on the Quad and Mono Gama preamps.

All channels have switchable output transformers and the first four channels have the "iron" modification which, replaces the discrete output transformer with an Iron transformer that sounds a lot like vintage Neve (cliché I know but it's warm yet clear with a very smooth low end). The difference in sound between the various output transformers can be subtle or more noticeable depending on the source and how many tracks you have stacked. Overtime you start to get a sense for which setting has more high end or more mid forward. There is DI, phase reverse, pad and phantom power on every channel which makes this a very versatile front end for any studio. Seriously the last preamp you will ever need.

The DI sounds incredible - some of the best bass tracks I've ever recorded were plugged straight into the preamp on the iron setting. I have used many different preamps and this one holds up to the best of the best including vintage NEVE, API, Trident, etc..

The unit was gone over by shadow hills earlier this year and works perfectly. Here is the manufacturers description of the Gama preamps.

The Gama Is centered around our custom discrete op-amp. This no-compromise design exudes hugeness, fidelity, punchy-ness and depth, across the full frequency range, without becoming veiled or choked, the way non-discrete varieties can.

The preamplifier input is transformer balanced and utilizes an original Jensen input transformer. We couldn't decide which vintage output transformer we liked best, so we had our favorites perfectly recreated, and included them all. You can change output transformers with the flick of a switch, thus changing the tonal capabilities to compliment to whatever material you are recording. This allows you to audition different settings to find the perfect match for microphone or direct input without patching and un-patching other preamps, and possibly alleviating the need for EQ. Choose between Nickel, Discrete, or Steel settings, or upgrade the Discrete to Iron.

Each transformer position is stellar unto itself, but the capability of switching between them is like having three great pre's in one. The microphone gain is controlled by discrete attenuators made from custom twenty-four position Elma switches. This means that all of the channels are perfectly matched to each other and will never wear out like a pot can. Unlike other boutique companies that offer expensive stepped, or mastering options, but limit you to twelve positions, or use stepped pots that can fail over time, ours have twice the resolution and are included in the price. All the standard Mic-pre features are present: phantom power, phase reverse, a twenty dB pad, and direct input. We have also included the ability to pad and reverse the phase of the Direct Input. The separate power supply is very robust and can power two units. Twelve gauge steel chassis, engraved front panels, large custom knobs, and personalized engraved serial number plates, set the build apart. The design aesthetic is reminiscent of 1930's futuristic military technology, that has only now been realized.

Superb sound quality and character. Phase reversible and pad-able DI. The item "Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp" is in sale since Monday, November 13, 2017. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Preamps & Channel Strips". The seller is "arpodthegreat" and is located in Los Angeles, California.

This item can be shipped to United States.
Shadow Hills Golden Age 8 Channel Mic Preamp