New M72s Studio Microphone Amplifiers from Mercury
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November 26, 2004
The newly revised M72s dual-channel studio
microphone amplifier from Mercury Recording Equipment Co. is now shipping.
This unit brings the vintage Telefunken/Siemens V72s module design up to
date with some modern enhancements. The fully transformer-balanced Mercury
M72s offers variable mic gain and a two-setting input pad that expands the
abilities of this classic design.
Unlike the vintage V72 modules, which were fixed at 34dB gain, the M72s
features a variable mic gain with a range of 28dB to 58dB. The lowest gain
setting, used in combination with the switchable input pad, which offers
-16dB or -28dB settings, allow the M72s to accept line level signals and
provide a warm recording or mix path for modern instruments or
recording devices. A direct input connection is provided for instruments, in
addition to switchable 48V phantom power and phase reverse.
Following a lengthy design process, Mercury Recording Equipment Co. has
developed a recreation of the classic German-manufactured mic amp
modules that produce a more open high-end in addition to the expected rich
low frequencies and full mid-range. The Mercury M72s studio amplifiers
additionally bring a more musical quality to the "vintage" tone and
"break-up" associated with the original modules. MSRP is $3,899.
For more information, visit their web site at www.mercury-rec.com. | 
