{"product_id":"solid-state-logic-500-series-vhd-preamp","title":"SOLID STATE LOGIC 500-Series VHD+ Preamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003eSolid State Logic, a world leader in the production of creative tools for audio professionals, has introduced the new VHD Pre module for the 500 series format for popular and practical modular rack systems. The product finally brings the versatile preamplifier technology found in the Duality console, SSL's top-of-the-line product used in major studios worldwide, within reach of studios of all sizes. The VHD Pre is a very versatile device for recording and processing: this module guarantees the ultra-clean sound of SSL SuperAnalogue™ preamplifiers, but also features VHD mode - Variable Harmonic Drive, SSL's patented system that, through a 100% analog signal path, is able to generate rich harmonic distortions. By increasing the input gain, the VHD circuit progressively introduces a 2nd or 3rd order harmonic distortion or a combination of the two. At lower gain levels, VHD adds a slight harmonic distortion that warms the source in an extremely 'soft' way, imitating the behavior of a classic tube or transistor circuit. As the gain increases to extreme values, the distortion becomes greater, leading to more pronounced effects for grunge sounds typical of transistors. The VHD Pre offers the user the maximum versatility of a studio-quality preamplifier: whether you are looking for the typical ultra-clean sound of traditional SSL consoles, or a subtle tube or transistor distortion, all the way to gradually reaching total distortion effects, VHD will change normal expectations of what a preamplifier is capable of doing. The VHD section of the VHD Pre module has three rotary controls: - Drive selects the type of harmonic distortion, varying between 2nd and 3rd harmonic and blending between the two - Gain controls the input gain with a range between +20 and +75dB - Trim adjusts the output level (-20 \/ +20dB) for a perfect level match with other devices, because by its nature the VHD circuit can significantly amplify the signal. The VHD Pre module also features other characteristics for studio use: an LED for signal presence, a High Pass Filter (HPF) adjustable between 15Hz and 500Hz, a Hi-Z selector for perfect impedance matching with any microphone, +48V phantom power, a PAD to allow its use even with line signals, and a phase inversion switch. Main features: • SuperAnalogue™ series preamplifier used in the Duality • VHD control that simulates variable 2nd and 3rd order harmonic distortion • LF Filter variable from 15Hz to 500Hz • Hi-Z switch for high impedance sources • +48V Phantom Power with status LED • PAD for use with line sources • Phase inversion switch SSL VHD technology is available in the following products: Duality, XL-Desk, VHD Input X-Rack Module, and the VHD Pre (1U rack).","brand":"Solid State Logic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58001945952601,"sku":"729731X2","price":605.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/vhd-pre-per-serie-500.png?v=1778101852","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/solid-state-logic-500-series-vhd-preamp","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}