![]() The 990C+ uses surface mount construction and higher-grade precision components, and operates over a wide range of power supply voltages. The S1P uses two John Hardy 990C+ discrete operational amplifiers with the same basic circuit design as the original 990 introduced in 1979. The S1P uses Cinemag nickel core input and output transformers based on the original drawings/specs of the Jensen transformers, also made back in the day by Cinemag. The S1P is a faithful reissue of those mic preamps that are still in use today. They came for the sound of Studios 1 and 3, as well as the sound of the studios' Frank De Medio consoles that featured API 550A EQs and custom preamp modules on every channel. The Sunset Sound S1P Tutti was released about 18 months ago as a single-channel, 500 Series microphone preamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hollywood's legendary Sunset Sound studios, home to the Doors, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Prince, Sheryl Crow and so many others. There are many other preamps in my racks for other colors but when I'm at Sunset almost everything is run thru these preamps" The sound is thick and perfect for digital because it just has more fullness in the lower midrange. I find it especially great on guitars and drums. It has the forward midrange of an API preamp but with a warmth and openess unlike most preamps. It's API in concept but uses Jensen Transformers and Opamps. ![]() The console features a unique sounding microphone pre-amp. I've done albums here for Jason Mraz, Morrissey, Young The Giant, Spoon and many others. Home of a custom built De Medio console from 1979. Most days for the last seven years I've been camped out in Sunset Sound's Studio One in Hollywood. "I guess I'm one of the fortunate producers that everyday I get to work on a classic custom-made console from the 1970's. Sunset Sound S1P Tutti 50th Year Commemorative Pre-Amp -Įngineer/Producer Joe Chiccarelli Comments Sunset Sound S1P "Tutti" 50th Year Commemorative Pre-Ampīarry's Free Downloadable Equipment Front Panel Recall/Manualsīarry's Mix Magazine Equipment And Software Reviewsīarry's Massive Discography And Engineering Careerīarry's Music Connection Magazine Reviews
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