V108 [500-Series] Preamplifier

The AudioScape V108 Class-A 500-SERIES Microphone Preamp

AudioScape V108 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER: UNIQUELY CLASSIC & YOUR NEW ‘SECRET WEAPON’

AudioScape's newest addition to the AudioScape lineup, the V108 is uncompromising - it is a new color for your crayon box. Its unique JFET-Coupled Input Stage allows for saturation characteristics that verge on the excessive but can effortlessly fold right into a source. The V108 is rock n’ roll. From CLEAN to MEAN, it delivers. Set yourself apart from the pack - discover YOUR new favorite crayon. ;-)

As with all of AudioScape's products and in TRUE Audioscape fashion, an extraordinary amount of time, passion, and obsessive attention to detail was spent refining and perfecting the V108 - all at a peerless price point within reach of engineers working at ANY level. AudioScape hopes you like it as much as they are proud of it!

So… What does the V108 sound like?

Imagine a sonic marriage of 1960s Class-A Transformer BEEF with the line-amplifier circuitry found in the world's most famous FET Compressor of the same era ;-)

JFET SATURATION / CLASSIC LINE AMP SATURATION / TRANSFORMER SATURATION

A custom-designed JFET Mic Input Stage allows decisive control over the saturation characteristics of the V108 while the line amp circuitry and output transformer (also found in the world’s most ICONIC FET Compressor) imparts a one of a kind vibe and distinct, exceptional TONE to any source.

The V108 GAIN CONTROL has an approximate range of 35-65dB (in 5dB steps) with a fully variable OUTPUT CONTROL - the V108’s Dual-Stage design allows you to smash the GAIN control and trim back the OUTPUT control for lush, thick saturation. Alternatively - sweetened, detailed sonics can easily be captured by using lower GAIN and higher OUTPUT settings.

The V108’s wholly unique, harmonically-enriched soft saturation and solid-state, discrete Class-A circuitry sets the V108 apart from other solid-state mic preamps in your arsenal.

LEGENDARY 1108-STYLE CLASS-A LINE AMPLIFIER

The V108 “sound” is unique for a solid-state pre and will quickly become your go-to for guitars, gritty vocals, bass, and your awesome Mini Moog! The unique Line Amp circuitry of the V108 and the resulting sonics alone make the V108 a MUST-HAVE color in your box of crayons.

FUN FACT: This same LINE-AMPLIFIER circuit is also found in the world’s most ICONIC FET Compressor from the 1960s!

- Imagine all of the times you’ve tied up your favorite classic FET Limiter to use as a preamp - kiss those times BUH-BYE! 

Handcrafted in the USA - Legendary Circuits deserve Legendary Craftsmanship

AudioScape builds and assembles each of their products by hand here at their workshop in Florida, using NOS and USA-made components wherever possible, and never compromising or making concessions to any aspect of the build or more importantly, the SONICS for the sake of profit margins or simple convenience. AudioScape strongly believes this is the right way - if not the only way - to produce these units at the level of quality they strive for, while still making them available to as many of their customers as possible. Every product comes with a HASSLE-FREE TWO-YEAR WARRANTY, and AudioScape prides themselves on providing the best customer service in the biz! If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to talk shop, please reach out to them!

FEATURES:

• Rugged, Fully Enclosed Steel Case (with ventilation slats)
• Custom JFET-Coupled Mic Input Saturation Stage
• 24V Operation Internally
• “Classic” 1108 Line-Amplifier Circuitry (also found in the world’s most popular FET Compressor!)
• Exclusive, Custom-Wound Input Transformer
• Exclusive, Custom-Wound Output Transformer
• Panasonic Coupling Capacitors
• NOS & Custom Unobtanium Metal-Can Transistors
• Custom Vintage-Styled Knobs
• Grayhill Stepped Gain Switch
• IMPEDANCE Switch
• PHASE Switch
• PHANTOM POWER (+48V) Switch
• PAD Switch
• Allen-Bradley Carbon Film Resistors in Key Areas of the Signal Path
• C & K Switches
• Alpha Potentiometers

**specifications, parts & pricing subject to change because sh*t happens ;-)

DOCUMENTATION:

• V108 QUICK-START