Buzz Audio Elixir 500 Series Preamp Module
Leaning toward the clean, rather than the colored sound - the Buzz Audio Elixir will deliver a big, open and musical sound.
The Elixir circuit design uses two BE40 True Class A amplifiers in a transformeless input arrangement followed by two newly designed BE50 True Class A high current audio buffers that drive a Lundahl* LL1517 output transformer. The topology is balanced throughout with the transformer providing the balanced to balanced output conversion and common mode rejection. This set up is quite different to most single amplifier 500 series preamps and ensures excellent transient response, extended bandwidth and very good induced noise rejection.
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Min Gain Mic = +22dB (-2dB with pad in)
Max Gain Mic = +70dB
Min Gain Instrument = +12dB (-3dB with pad in)
Max Gain Instrument = +60dB
Maximum Output Level = +34dBu into 3k ohm load.
Frequency Response Mic = 10Hz to 300kHz @ 20dB gain (-3dB).
Frequency Response Instrument = 10Hz to 120kHz @ 20dB gain (-3dB).
Slew Rate = 30V/uS @ +20dBu output level
Harmonic Distortion measured at -20dBu input level, gain adjusted for +10dBu output level
Mic = 0.15% @ 100Hz, 0.01% @ 1kHz, 0.005% @ 10kHz
Instrument = 0.15% @ 100Hz, 0.015% @ 1kHz, 0.015% @10kHz
EIN Mic = -132.5dB A wtg, 150ohm source Z.
Signal to Noise Ratio Mic = -73dB A wtg, input shorted.
Signal to Noise Ratio Instrument = -76dB A wtg, input shorted.
CMNR Mic = -78dB @ 100Hz, -100dB @ 1kHz, -100dB @ 10kHz.
Input Impedance Mic = 4k ohms/1k2 ohms switchable.
Input Impedance Instrument = 1MEG ohms/20k ohms switchable.
Controls = Gain, Mute, Phase Reverse, 20dB input Pad, Input impedance, Phantom pwr.
Indicators = 4 LED peak reading meter.
Size = (37Wx132H). Fits 1 space in API(TM) 500 series rack format
Power requirements = 150mA +/- 15-18 volts DC, as supplied by frame power supply.
