Trident
Trident A-Range Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp/EQ
Best vintage tone for professional audio engineers.
Experience the legendary sound of a classic console in a compact, 2-channel rack unit. This versatile preamp and EQ combination is designed for professional audio capture and shaping. It offers pristine amplification for microphones and line-level sources, complemented by a highly musical four-band equalizer. Achieve precise signal control with switchable phantom power, phase reverse, and comprehensive LED metering, ensuring your audio is captured with integrity and creative flexibility for demanding studio environments.
$4750.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
463
/ 606
#463 in Microphone Preamps
Price vs Category Average
+218%
Above average
Channels
Dual-Channel
/ Dual-Channel
Who it's for
- Audio professionals chasing legendary vintage studio tones
- Creative engineers seeking expressive and powerful tone shaping
- Recording studios prioritizing uncompromising sound quality and reliability
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians and emerging home studio owners
- Engineers needing versatile, uncolored preamplification for diverse projects
- Producers with limited physical space or portable recording needs
Performance breakdown
Sonic Character
Captures the iconic, musical warmth of the legendary A-Range console.
EQ Versatility
Four-band shaping provides precise control for sculpting any source material.
Build Integrity
Robust, all-discrete solid-state circuitry built for demanding professional studio environments.
Signal Flexibility
Switchable insert points and phase reverse offer essential routing creative freedom.
Metering Precision
LED peak indicators provide basic monitoring but lack granular gain visualization.
Workflow Efficiency
Dual-channel layout simplifies stereo tracking and complex signal chain management.
Key Specs
Channels
Dual-Channel
Chassis
19-inch Rack-Mount
Rack Spaces
2U
Direct Input
No
Digital I/O
No
Phantom Power
Yes
Phase Reverse
Yes
Metering Type
LED Peak Indicators
Know before you buy
Yes, it is designed to replicate the specific sonic character of the legendary Trident A-Range console. It uses all-discrete solid-state circuitry to deliver that classic, musical saturation and punch associated with the original desk.
It is fully capable of handling both. The unit features dual-channel mic/line preamps, allowing you to run synthesizers, drum machines, or pre-recorded tracks through the EQ and preamp stages for added color and shaping.
The four-band equalizer is highly musical and designed for broad, effective tone shaping. Because it is built into the signal path, you can use it to carve out space in a mix or add character during the tracking stage.
Yes, it features switchable insert points that let you choose whether the insert happens pre-EQ or post-EQ. This gives you the flexibility to integrate external processors exactly where you need them in your signal chain.
No, this unit does not feature a dedicated front-panel instrument DI input. You will need to use an external DI box if you want to connect high-impedance instruments like electric guitar or bass.
Yes, the 48V phantom power is switchable independently for each channel. This is essential for using a condenser microphone on one channel while using a ribbon or dynamic mic on the other without risk.
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