Thermionic Culture Snow Petrel 2 Channel Mic Pre Optimized For Ribbon Mics

Thermionic Culture Snow Petrel 2 Channel Mic Pre Optimized For Ribbon Mics

Unlock the true essence of your favorite ribbon microphones with the Snow Petrel, meticulously crafted to unveil a spectrum of sonic nuances from crystalline highs to harmonically rich lows. Originally conceived to complement the Coles 4038, the Snow Petrel transcends expectations, delivering exceptional audio fidelity with any microphone, including revered classics like the Neumann U 87. This exceptional performance owes much to its meticulously engineered design: Pure Audio Path: Employing extra-low noise valves devoid of solid-state impurities ensures pristine signal integrity, while custom Sowter transformers further enhance sonic clarity.

Tailored Impedance: The Snow Petrel features adjustable input impedance, preserving clarity and allowing customization for individual microphones through Hi/Lo and Pad switches. Musical Saturation: Experience progressive and musical saturation when overdriven, courtesy of finely tuned attenuators, providing distortion enthusiasts with a rich sonic palette. Versatile Controls: Navigate your sound with precision using intuitive controls, including a switchable Gain ranging from 40 to 75 dB, a High Pass Filter to mitigate proximity effect, and an "Air" feature for added clarity and dimension. Handcrafted Excellence: Each Snow Petrel unit is meticulously handcrafted and tested in Harlow, England, ensuring unparalleled quality and reliability for discerning audio professionals. Unleash the full potential of your microphone collection with the Snow Petrel, where innovation meets tradition to redefine the art of sound capture.

Key Features

• Extra-low noise valves with NO solid state impurities in the audio path;
• Sowter's VERY special balancing transformers for the inputs and outputs;
• Higher than usual input impedance to preserve clarity;
• Hi/Lo and Pad switches to tailor the input impedance to suit individual mics;
• +48V Phantom power available;
• All valve Class A amplification;
• Controls include Switched Gain, from 40 to 75dB; HPF to reduce 'proximity effect' and 'Air' to add that extra clarity;
• Housed in a 2U 19" rack mounted unit.