John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp

John Hardy

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Product Code: 2391
$1,865.00
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This item is currently on an extended backorder with the manufacturer. Due to limited supply, we do not know when we will have more. If you want one, then we highly recommend that you place your order now to get in line for the next one available. We will keep you updated as we are provided information from the manufacturer. If you have a deadline then please contact us before placing the order so we can meet your expectations.

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The John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp is among the finest mic preamps on the market providing superior accuracy and transparency. No matter what your application, the M-1 will deliver the sound quality you need for your critical recordings.

The M-1 is sonically identical to the John Hardy M-2, but with variable gain control providing easy gain adjustments. The M-1 features a Jensen JT-16-B input transformer, John Hardy's very own 11C output transformer and a 990C+ discrete op-amp. This with the elimination of all capacitors from the signal path makes the John Hardy M-1 on serious preamp! 

Modular Design
The John Hardy M-1 features a 19-inch rack-mount chassis that can be configured with one to four preamp channels. Purchase two channels now and add additional channels later, allowing you to build your M-1 preamp on your terms.

VU-1 Meter (Included)
When you purchase the John Hardy M-1 from Front End Audio, you get the VU-1 Meter option for FREE! This is a very accurate and informative 20 segment LED meter with peak LED for monitoring the preamp output.

-20dB PAD (Included)
The -20dB Pad is the right configuration for 95% of users and therefore the default configuration of the preamp. This PAD will be very handy if you are recording potentially loud sources such as drums, guitar amps, and jet engines.

20 Ohm Switch (Optional)
If you would prefer a 20 Ohm Switch over the -20dB Pad, just let us know and we will be happy to configure your M-1 to meet your needs. This option helps optimize microphones that have extremely low output impedances to work with the John Hardy preamps. But if you don't have extremely low impedance microphones, then go with the default -20dB PAD option.

John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp Features

  • JT-16-B Input Transformer: Jensen's best mic input model.
  • 990C+ Discrete Op-Amp: Faster, quieter, more powerful and better sounding than typical monolithic op-amps.
  • Dual Range Gain Control: Provides great feel and resolution for easy and accurate adjustments.
  • Front Panel Switches:  LED Illuminated. Polarity Reverse Switch. Phantom Power Switch.
  • Connectors: Gold Plated XLR for maximum reliability.
  • Ground Lift Switch: On Each Channel. Helpful for eliminating ground loops.
  • Universal Power Supply: Internal switch adapts to any AC line voltage from 85VAC to 265VAC

John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp Includes

  • John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp
  • Power Cable
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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  • 5
    Fantastic Preamp
    Daniel Johnson

    These preamps are great, particularly on drum overheads. I have always loved them. My final product always sounds so much better when I use John Hardy's.

  • 5
    John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp
    James Prendergast

    Exquisite tool!!

  • 5
    simply the best...
    Bob St. John

    having used these for years, i was finally able to get my own. great customer service from dave alewife and an awesome personal touch from john hardy himself. everyone went the extra mile to makes sure i had it for my session…and this unit sounds simply amazing!

  • 5
    John Hardy M-1 2-Channel Microphone Preamp
    Robert Hasleder

    The John Hardy is the first no-tube preamp I use in my studio. I own an AVALON vt 737, a Pendulum MDP-1, a Universal Audio 2-610 and a Universal Audio 610/1176 channel strip. Microphones I use are Neumann U 87 and KM 184, Brauner phantom, Mojave M 300, AKG 414 and AEA N 22. The preamps go to a RME fireface and then to a Mac Pro using Logic software. So you see it's all on the high end side of the gear world. I mostly record acoustic music (singer/songwriter, acoustic jazz, blues, celtic, fingerstyle guitar, bluegrass). Last night I had my first try and shoot out with the John Hardy M 1 recording acoustic guitar (Collings OM 2 HA deep body) using a U 87. What can I say ? The sound is clean, warm, full, right in the face - everything a decent preamp can be. I don't even miss the silken warmth of my trusty tube preamps. The M 1 will stay. I can't wait to try some more, so now I will climb two floors down to my studio recording vocals, bouzouki and mandolin .

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John Hardy preamps will have you on the way to cleaner, clearer recordings with more detail than you may be used to! Really sweet stuff. They're built-to-order and worth the couple of weeks wait. When you have a John Hardy preamp, you know that your studio and your work are now benefiting from the fastidious commitment to build quality and excellent application by John Hardy from Deane Jensen's original 990 Op Amp design.

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