The Daking Mic Pre 4T Microphone Preamp is a cost-effective solution for high-end preamps, housed in a compact single rack space chassis to be used in studio or live applications.
The Daking Mic Pre 4T builds on the legendary Daking Mic Pre One and Mic Pre II by adding four variable high-pass filters to four high-gain/high headroom Mic Pres in a single rack space unit! Each preamp channel offers the full complement of controls including 75dB of gain, +24dB of headroom, variable high-pass filter (from 10-200Hz), front-panel DI, 48V phantom power, phase invert and a 20dB pad along with a high-resolution 20-segment LED meter and +25dB indicator. The Daking Mic Pre 4T is a one-of-a-kind combination of soulful circuitry and proprietary problem-solving features.
The Daking Mic Pre 4T will elevate any recording offering unique solutions to common problems. The “low-distortion” Jensen input and output transformers offer more linear low-end performance under brutal dynamic conditions. Daking’s own variable high-pass filter dials out the low-frequency mud that can be subsonic and will decrease available headroom. Built in the USA, Daking uses only high-end parts like Jensen input and output transformers in a high-end design using all-discrete transistor Class A circuitry. Unusually high 24dB of headroom and easy to read twenty segment meters make proper gain staging easy and forgiving under a wider array of conditions.
Designed for the widest possible range of inputs, from vintage, low-gain ribbons, to high-gain modern condensers, and instruments via the DI. Avoiding clipping and distortion is critical for error free capture of that one magical performance that may never come again. Daking’s variable low pass filters make it possible to have a different low-filter setting on each of the four input channels, preventing unwanted over saturation of the transformer. The Instrument DI passes through the ultra linear Jensen output transformer for one of the best DI’s around. The Daking Mic Pre 4T is the one preamp that’s right for many different sources, rather than the costly “different preamps for different sources” approach.
Daking Mic Pre 4T Microphone Preamp Features
- Jensen transformer balanced inputs and outputs
- Highest quality American-made design
- All-discrete transistor circuitry
- Class "A" amplifiers
- Continuously variable gain control
- Stainless steel construction for noise immunity
- Custom aluminum knobs
- Power supply included
Daking Mic Pre 4T Microphone Preamp Specifications
- 75dB of gain 0 – 200Hz Variable High Pass Filter on each channel
- 20 Segment VU Meter (-20 to +25)
- +26dB Peak indicator
- All relay switching w/gold bifurcated contacts
- Switched +48v Phantom power
- 20dB pad on mic input
- Unit Weight: 7.75lbs
- Unit Dimensions: 1.75" x 19" x 10"
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Daking pre 4T - primo quality build and sound
Jun 12th 2024Super clean transparent sound, and no surprise it is lauded by famous drummers for its great transient response. . There is a good deal of YouTube content on the Daking gear which outlines the philosophy from the founder, who made his name in the Recording Industry and then put the best of what he thought into this brand. I had a query which I emailed to the Daking website and received a reply from Geoff Daking, the founder, within about seven hours, which was encouraging given the enthusiastic response and pride in his products. Fantastic on hand percussion and acoustic stringed instruments, and a well trained vocalist ( but a caution given to how revealing a good condenser microphone and this preamp will be to a not too seasoned singer). Plenty of head room and the high pass filter make this unit attractive against its competitors with a not too expensive price tag. I now own 3 of the units which is a testament in itself.
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