Lava Preamp

Dedicated to those who pursue an organic sound, warm and with presence.
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
Lava - Audio Preamp
ex VAT£1,162.50
VAT: £232.50
£1,395.00

Product SKU: TA-DEV-001-003
Barcode: 8425402537961

Description

Thanks to the odd harmonics excitation of the frequency spectrum and their distortion during the linear phase, the new Lava Preamp Original Edition will provide your sound with a broader presence in the mix.

Its advanced handmade analog electronics offer a slow transients’ response, thus generating a more homogenous sensation in the final sound.
All this without relinquishing awesome aesthetics and environmentally friendly industrial design, down to the finest detail.

Harmonize the voice

Connect your favorite microphone to Lava Preamp and instantly obtain much more definition and the dynamics that will settle the voice into the mix with pinpoint accuracy.
But there is even more: due to the odd harmonics’ excitation Lava Preamp generates a psychoacoustic effect that conceals slight off-key mistakes. Thus, the resulting sound would fit better in the mix.

Voices “In-Your-Face”

What do the most groundbreaking speech of an action movie, a deep historical documentary voice-over, or the smooth whispers of an ASMR podcast have in common?
Lava Preamp is the best option to highlight the voice in the foreground, giving it more presence and definition. All the frequency range will come into play in a homogeneous way, due to its transistors’ linear distortion, locating your voice above all else.

Male and Female Vocal Samples

String Instruments Samples

Lava Preamp is the best buddy for stringed instruments. Thanks to its overwhelming headroom you will be able to keep alive all the dynamic range of these instruments.
Acoustic or Flamenco guitar, violins, cellos… From the most subtle vibration to the most powerful strumming, Lava Preamp will provide you with the color and dynamic range ideal for each situation.

Bass Guitar Samples

Everything flows when basses are well-defined and the mix low-end is consolidated. All great contemporary mixes share this secret. With Lava Preamp your final mix will remain firmly fixed to the ground.


Technical specifications

Microphone input   Input impedance: 300 Ω or 1200 Ω when activating HI-Z.
Instrument input   Input impedance: 400 kΩ.
Output   Maximum output: +20 dBu with max. 0.1% THD.
Harmonic distortion (THD)   Less than 0,03% at +4 dBu output in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Frequency response   From 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.5 dB at 20 Hz, -0,5 dB at 20 kHz).
Gain level   From +15 dB to +70 dB (in steps of 5 dB).
Output impedance   Less than 80 Ω, Transformer Balanced and earth free.
Noise floor   Less than -86 dBu.
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)   102 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
Power source   Two configurable voltage source settings on the back panel: 110 V AC 60 Hz and 220 V AC 50 Hz.
Operating temperature range   Between 32º and 104º Fahrenheit (between 0º and 40º Celsius).
Power source fuse   500 mA.