The Electric & Company EC/SE Preamp brings the unmistakable character of a classic 1950s Ampex 350-style tube amplifier circuit into a purpose-built microphone preamp for the modern recording studio.
With 70 dB of gain, 6SJ7 and 6F6 metal pentode tubes, carefully selected audio transformers, and a proper single-ended output stage, the EC/SE delivers the rich response and sweet tonal character that make vintage tube designs so addictive. Add flexible input and output attenuation, regulated phantom power, and a front-end DI, and you have a serious tone-shaping tool that is equally comfortable adding personality to microphones, instruments, and demanding recording chains. Electric & Company takes the classic Ampex-inspired concept well beyond a simple recreation. The EC/SE is a deluxe production design built with select input and output transformers, Mil-Spec resistors, and boutique and NOS capacitors chosen to complement the circuit's sonic character. Independent attenuation at the input and output gives engineers greater control over how hard the tube stages are driven, making it possible to explore different levels of coloration while managing the level delivered to downstream equipment. For microphones, the EC/SE offers enough gain to handle a wide range of studio applications while regulated phantom power accommodates compatible condenser microphones. The dedicated DI input also opens the door to recording bass, guitar, keyboards, and other instruments directly through the tube and transformer signal path. Whether you are looking for a tube microphone preamp for tracking vocals, adding weight to drums, warming up acoustic instruments, or giving a direct instrument signal more dimension, the EC/SE delivers classic-inspired character with the controls a contemporary studio needs.
Electric & Company EC/SE Preamp Features
- Deluxe production version of a classic 1950s Ampex 350 amplifier circuit
- Tube microphone preamp designed for character-rich studio recording
- 70dB of gain
- 6SJ7 and 6F6 metal pentode tube signal path
- Select input and output audio transformers
- Proper single-ended output stage
- Input and output attenuation for flexible gain staging and tonal control
- Regulated phantom power for compatible condenser microphones
- Dedicated DI input for recording instruments directly
- Built with Mil-Spec resistors and boutique/NOS capacitors
- Hand-built boutique design from Electric & Company in Austin, Texas
Electric & Company EC/SE Preamp Features
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- Power Cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
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