Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre
*Please note -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see the photos for details.
The Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre is a classic tube-based dynamics processor and microphone preamp, renowned for its smooth, musical compression and warm, vintage tone. Originally designed for broadcast, recording, and live sound applications, the 1612A has become a studio favorite for adding rich harmonic character and dynamic control to vocals, drums, bass, and more.
Equipped with a built-in tube preamp, the 1612A provides high-quality gain for microphones and line-level sources, making it a versatile front-end processor for any studio setup. The variable threshold and recovery time controls allow precise compression tailoring, while the all-tube circuitry delivers a thick, smooth response reminiscent of classic analog recordings. Whether used as a mic preamp, limiter, or both, the Altec 1612A is an excellent choice for achieving warm, vintage-style dynamics processing.
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Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre
Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre
*Please note -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see the photos for details.
The Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre is a classic tube-based dynamics processor and microphone preamp, renowned for its smooth, musical compression and warm, vintage tone. Originally designed for broadcast, recording, and live sound applications, the 1612A has become a studio favorite for adding rich harmonic character and dynamic control to vocals, drums, bass, and more.
Equipped with a built-in tube preamp, the 1612A provides high-quality gain for microphones and line-level sources, making it a versatile front-end processor for any studio setup. The variable threshold and recovery time controls allow precise compression tailoring, while the all-tube circuitry delivers a thick, smooth response reminiscent of classic analog recordings. Whether used as a mic preamp, limiter, or both, the Altec 1612A is an excellent choice for achieving warm, vintage-style dynamics processing.
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*Please note -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see the photos for details.
The Altec 1612A Limiter / Mic Pre is a classic tube-based dynamics processor and microphone preamp, renowned for its smooth, musical compression and warm, vintage tone. Originally designed for broadcast, recording, and live sound applications, the 1612A has become a studio favorite for adding rich harmonic character and dynamic control to vocals, drums, bass, and more.
Equipped with a built-in tube preamp, the 1612A provides high-quality gain for microphones and line-level sources, making it a versatile front-end processor for any studio setup. The variable threshold and recovery time controls allow precise compression tailoring, while the all-tube circuitry delivers a thick, smooth response reminiscent of classic analog recordings. Whether used as a mic preamp, limiter, or both, the Altec 1612A is an excellent choice for achieving warm, vintage-style dynamics processing.
