Phoenix Audio DRS-8 MK2 Microphone Preamp

The Phoenix Audio DRS8 MK2 Microphone Preamp uses the well proven and loved Class A Phoenix output stage, along with the latest in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a valve-like sound.

The Phoenix Audio DRS8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp builds on the the original DRS8 unit's excellent sonic character, color and tone, but with a new improved PSU board and power transformer offering greater power and much improved overall noise performance. The DRS-8 Mk2 has become more flexible by offering detented output channel pots for easier recall also we re-designed the preamp for greater ease of use during recoding by changing the HPF to 80hz from 120hz and replaced the 30db pad with a 15db pad. The DRS8 is an 8 channel solid state class A discrete mic pre amp, each channel has its own dedicated level control, -15db pad, phantom power, phase reverse, high pass filter and mute buttons. The unit has an 8 channel monitoring output facility so all 8 channels can be sent directly to a monitor controller or a patchbay as well as having individual channel outputs.

The design is based on the current family of award winning DRS mic pre amps like the DRS1 & DRS2, that all feature our renowned DSOP2 output stage that offers a full colored saturated sound. Each unit is constructed to a commitment to high quality sonic clarity whilst still offering a distinctive vintage tone. The design of this unit is intended to offer users a high quality multichannel mic pre amp, perfect for studio, broadcast and live applications whilst still being competitively priced for a product of this quality. Phoenix Audio (UK) is dedicated to the development of Class A discrete technology used within high build-quality equipment designed for both the professional and the home studio environment. The DRS-8 Mic-Pre uses Phoenix's well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), but also has their latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a "valve-like" sound. The DRS-8 is the culmination of over 40 years experience designing Class A circuitry within the Audio Recording Industry. The DRS-8 is based on the first Phoenix unit the DRS2, this bespoke product was launched by Phoenix Audio (UK) in the U.K. in November 1999, and has enjoyed an almost “cult” following ever since. The Class A output stage (TF1) was originally designed by David Rees, the designer of the famous Neve 2253 Limiter and 2254 Limiter/compressor (amongst many other designs), as a retrofit for Neve modules, and the TF1 has now been superseded by the DSOP2 output stage. The Class A, discrete, truly balanced, transformerless microphone input stage was designed to out-perform any transformer input for frequency response, yet has all the characteristics expected in a high quality Class A design.

The Phoenix DRS-8 Mk2 was designed primarily for vocal and instrument recording and live applications where high quality standards are necessary and demanded. The DRS-8 is now finding a new home in broadcast applications, as well.

Phoenix Audio DRS8 MK2 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Features

• Phoenix Audio's unique Class A, transformerless, true-balanced mic input stage
• Phoenix Audio's transformer-balanced DSOP-2 Class-A discrete output stage with custom wound DB694 output transformer
• Wired with PTFE silver military grade cable
• -15dB input pad
• High Pass Filter: -6dB per octave @ 80Hz
• LED Gain Metering
• Push buttons: Hi-Pass, 48v, Phase Reverse, Switchable 48V phantom power on push-button switch
• High Pass Filter on Push-button Switch (Roll-off -6dB per octave @ 80Hz)
• Phase Reverse on Push-Button Switch
• Mic Pre Gain Range: -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the ouput fader.
• Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.
• Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
• Frequency response Class A (DSOP-2) output stage: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum

Phoenix Audio DRS8 MK2 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Specifications

• 8 Channel 2U – 19” Rack-mount unit: With 240V/110V mains voltage input selector switch Inputs
• Connections: Neutrik Combo XLR/1/4” XLR sockets on Rear Panel for Mic inputs & line inputs and switched jacks for DI inputs
• Output connections: XLR’s on rear panel
• Additional outputs: 25 pin “D” style connector on the rear panel (wired “Tascam” Standard)
• Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the fader.
• Gain Meter: LED Metering. 5 LED Meter on each channel (with hysteresis)
• Phantom Power: Switchable 48V phantom on Push-button switch
• High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch (Roll-off -6dB per octave @ 80Hz)
• Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch
• Mute: On Push-button switch.
• Pad Push-button switch: Enables Flexibility for input levels, pad is set at 15db.
• Detented output control for recall, 21 positions.
• Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage.
• 10K mic impedance for high quality performance with all mic particualry ribbons mics & dynamic mics
• Transformer-balanced Output on each channel: Driven by the Phoenix Audio Class A DSOP-2 fully discrete output stage, each transformer is custom wound.
• Class A (DSOP-2) Output specs . Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum
• Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.
• Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
• All units are wired with PTFE silver military grade cable

Phoenix Audio DRS8 MK2 8-Channel Microphone Preamp Includes

• DRS8 MK2 8-Channel Microphone Preamp
• Power Cable
• Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty