Trident
Trident A-Range Dual Mic Pre/EQ
Best vintage sound for professional recording studios.
Experience the legendary 'Trident Sound' with this faithful reissue of the iconic 1972 console channel strip. Designed for recording engineers by recording engineers, this all-discrete transistor unit delivers a unique sonic imprint and colorful EQ. It features a dual-channel mic/line preamp and a flexible 4-band EQ with the original Small Fader Frequency Attenuator design. This rackmount unit brings a piece of recording history into your studio, offering the flexibility and huge sound that made these consoles famous, and has been used by iconic artists.
$4750.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
22
/ 217
#22 in Channel Strips
Price vs Category Average
+135%
Above average
Number of Channels
2
Who it's for
- Audio engineers seeking a classic, revered studio sound
- Producers needing versatile, high-quality tone sculpting capabilities
- Recording professionals investing in durable, top-tier studio equipment
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious home studio owners or emerging engineers
- Engineers preferring a neutral or transparent signal path
- Beginners unfamiliar with advanced analog preamps and EQs
Performance breakdown
Sonic Character
Delivers the unmistakable, colorful saturation of legendary 1970s studio consoles.
EQ Versatility
Four-band selectable design offers surgical precision with a musical, vintage touch.
Circuit Authenticity
All-discrete transistor architecture maintains the integrity of the original hardware design.
Preamplifier Headroom
Robust gain staging handles high-output sources without unwanted signal degradation.
Build Integrity
Rugged rackmount construction built to withstand the demands of professional studio environments.
Workflow Integration
Dual-channel layout provides essential flexibility for stereo tracking or parallel processing.
Key Specs
Number of Channels
2
Preamplifier Type
Discrete Mic/Line Preamp
Equalizer Type
4 Band Fully Selectable EQ
Input Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Output Connector Type
XLR, TRS
Rack Units
Not Specified
Input Impedance
Microphone: 600 ohm transformer balanced, Line: 10k ohm transformer balanced
Output Impedance
Less than 100 ohm electronically balanced
Know before you buy
Yes, this unit is a precise reissue designed to replicate the original circuitry and sonic character of the legendary 1972 Trident console channel strips.
The Trident A-Range Dual Mic Pre/EQ is a standard 19-inch rackmount unit designed for studio integration and connects directly to your power source.
Absolutely. The unit features dedicated line-level inputs with a gain range of -10dB to +10dB, making it well-suited for processing external instruments or outboard gear.
The A-Range features a 4-band fully selectable EQ based on the original Small Fader Frequency Attenuator design. It provides a distinct, colorful sonic imprint that is often described as more musical and character-driven than modern, transparent parametric EQs.
The microphone preamplifier provides up to 60dB of gain, which is sufficient for most professional studio microphones and recording applications.
The output is electronically balanced with an impedance of less than 100 ohms, ensuring clean signal transmission to your interface or recording console.
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