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Robbie the Mic Pre - Class-A Microphone and Instrument Preamp
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Flagship Tube Mic and Instrument Preamp
Robbie is a Class-A discrete tube preamp that reveals the true tone of your voice or instrument. Featuring audiophile-grade components and an IC-free signal path, Robbie the Mic Pre delivers superior accuracy and transparency every time. With an unprecedented 34dB of headroom before clipping, Robbie will add depth and dimensionality to your recordings.
Robbie puts an end to the tube vs. solid-state debate by combining the best aspects of each into one premium preamp. The fully discrete ECC88 twin triode tube input and gain stage deliver warm, rich and detailed tone, while the electronically balanced solid-state output ensures pristine sound with unmatched clarity. Together, it's two halves of the same whole of audio quality - aka, perfection.
NO GLASS CEILING
Robbie is all about incredible audio quality without limits. With a massive 34dB of headroom before clipping, plus hand-tuned components that maintain the integrity of your sound, Robbie helps you record your music the way you've always imagined - powerful, precise and pure.
FEATURES
• Fully discrete Class-A signal path - completely balanced from input to output
• Solid-state transformerless input stage coupled with twin triode (ECC88) vacuum tube gain stage
• Ultra-low noise (-131 dB), maximum detail and exceptionally musical harmonic saturation
• Amazing 34 dB head room before clipping
• Front panel instrument DI for enhancing bass, electric guitar, synth or drum machine
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Gain: 8dB
Maximum Gain: 68dB
Frequency Response (+/- 2dB): 10Hz 100kHz
Noise @ 60dB gain (10Hz 30kHz, 50Ω source): -131dB EIN
Noise @ 60dB gain (10Hz 30kHz, 150Ω source): -129dB EIN
THD + Noise @ 60dB gain (10Hz 20kHz, +22dBu output): < 5 degrees
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (50Hz 20kHz, 100mV input): 60dB gain > 64db; 30dB gain > 75dB
Maximum Input Level (8dB Gain, 20Hz 20kHz): +22dBu w/o pad
Maximum Output Level (20Hz 40kHz @ 10kΩ): +34dBu
Mic Input Impedance (20Hz 20kHz): 5kΩ (2x 2, 5kΩ)
HI-Z Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Output Impedance: 50Ω (2x25Ω)
Phantom Power: +48 VDC, +/- 1.5 VDC
Power Consumption: 8W
Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 8.5"L x 8.25"W x 5.25"H
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie the Mic Pre - Class-A Microphone and Instrument Preamp | 230512 |
