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All Mic Preamp Kits and Power Supply Kits come with double-sided PCB, with plated through holes, top silkscreen and solder mask. Professionally Designed and Manufactured PCB.

Build a high-quality, professional microphone preamp kit. We are now accepting orders for the SC-1 Mic Preamp Kit, PSU-1848 Kit and PSU-4448 Kit. We also have a message board/support forum at www.fivefishstudios.com.

SC-1 STEREO PAIR PACKAGE - Save money on our kit package!
LIMITED TIME OFFER! - BACK IN STOCK
Lower combined kit pricing and discounted shipping charges


$275 Stereo Pair Package

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Get (2) channels of the SC-1 Mic Preamp kit + Neutrik XLR Jacks, Power Supply Kit, and Power Transformer Kit (Special Price) - Limited Time Offer.

If you're looking for a clean, clear, low-noise, high-gain preamp that is priced competitively, the SC-1 Mic Preamp is perfect for you. It sounds very transparent, offering a flat response, smooth highs and well-defined mids.

SC-1 Mic Preamp Features:
- Low-Noise, transformerless, High-Quality Mic Preamp
- All solid-state design, using chipsets from THAT Corp and Burr-Brown
- Soft-start, slow ramp-on +48V phantom power
- Crystal clear Red LED indicator for phantom power
- Electronically balanced input and output stages
- 12-position Grayhill gain selector switch
- Gain range from +6 to +72dB, in 6dB increments

- Click here for More Information

PSU-1848  Power Supply Features:
- All voltages adjustable and can be finely tuned
- Easy to assemble, easy to troubleshoot design

- Toroidal transformer (will fit in a 1u rack case)
- 25VA, lots of spare power for multiple preamp channels
- High quality DPDT mini toggle switch
- High quality panel mount LED lamp
- Includes mounting kit for toroid transformer

- Click here for More Information

$275 Stereo Pair Package with PSU + Transformers

Customers who bought this, also bought:
1UX4-SC1 Case

Only for USA Buyers

International Buyers (incl. Canada)

Only for International Buyers

 

May 2008: SC-1 mentioned in MIX Magazine Review
Check out Barry Rudolph's review of a Peluso 22 47SE Tube Microphone and IK Multimedia Advanced Room Correction Software in MIX Magazine May 2008 issue. He used the SC-1 Mic Preamp in evaluating both products. Check out his website, http://www.barryrudolph.com, for more product reviews from this L.A. based recording engineer/producer/gear reviewer.

I have finished your kit and it sounds fine and I'll be using it in sessions soon. Anyway the pre-amps both worked perfectly from the first time and seem to sound very good. I've already had questions about buying more of these kits 'wholesale' in numbers. Good Luck with your kit. It's a solid product and I had fun building it. - Barry Rudolph, Recording Engineer/Producer/Gear Reviewer - http://www.barryrudolph.com


PSU-1848 + TRANSFORMER PACKAGE - LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Save money on our kit package. Lower combined kit pricing and discounted shipping charges


$75 PSU + Transformer
Package

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Get the Power Supply Kit, and Power Transformer Kit at a low combined price, with discounted shipping too! - Limited Time Offer.

The PSU-1848 Kit delivers an adjustable, regulated 18-0-18 Volts, and +48Volts. This is a perfect power supply unit for the SC-1 Preamp Kit. A 1u Transformer with fuse holder, fuses, power switch, IEC AC inlet connector, panel mount power LED indicator, and a transformer mounting kit is also included.

Features:
- Small size, space saving design
- All voltages adjustable and can be finely tuned
- Easy to assemble, easy to troubleshoot design

- Toroidal transformer (will fit in a 1u rack case)
- 25VA, lots of spare power for multiple preamp channels
- Mounting hardware: metal dish, 2 foam pads, bolt, washer, and nut (Note: bolt will need to be cut to fit in a 1u rack)
- Dual primary for 115+115V, 50/60Hz operation
- Click here for More Information

Download PDF file of Assembly Guide/Kit Instructions. - UPDATED

$75 PSU + Transformer Package (Regulated Power Supply + Transformer)

Customers who bought this, also bought:
1UX4-SC1 Case
SC-1 Mic Preamp
PSU-Cable4

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International Buyers (incl. Canada)

Only for International Buyers

 


SC-1 Mic Preamp - PCB + Kit + (2) Neutrik XLR Jacks


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Only $105* per channel/kit

FREE (2) Neutrik XLR Jacks

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If you're looking for a clean, clear, low-noise, high-gain preamp that is priced competitively, the SC-1 Mic Preamp is perfect for you. It sounds very transparent, offering a flat response, smooth highs and well-defined mids.

Features:
- Low-Noise, transformerless, High-Quality Mic Preamp
- All solid-state design, using chipsets from THAT Corp and Burr-Brown
- Soft-start, slow ramp-on +48V phantom power
- Crystal clear Red LED indicator for phantom power
- Electronically balanced input and output stages
- 12-position Grayhill gain selector switch
- Gain range from +6 to +72dB, in 6dB increments
- Click here for More Information
- Click here to read the development blog.

Download PDF file of Assembly Guide/Kit Instructions.

Customers who bought this, also bought:
PSU-1848: Regulated, Adjustable Power Supply KIT
1U Power Transformer Kit
1UX4-SC1 Case
PSU-Cable4

Only for USA Buyers

International Buyers (incl. Canada)

Only for International Buyers

 

1UX4-SC1 Rack Case 


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Only $179*

Qty Available: LOW IN STOCK
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SPECIAL SALE PRICE!!!!

This is a 1u Rack Case designed to mount (4) SC-1 Preamp Kits! Very professional looking! Standard 19" wide, 11" deep (plenty of space)... very heavy and thick for great RFI rejection and protection.

CNC milled and engraved front panel on a 0.125" thick aluminum front plate, ANODIZED black (i.e. not painted), with ENGRAVED lettering and labels (i.e. not silkscreen) so no paint will fade or chip.

Rear panel is machined and pre-drilled using accurate CNC, for mounting of XLR jacks, fuses, and IEC AC inlet jack.

Included in the package:
1 Complete Rack Case
1 Custom Rear Panel, CNC pre-drilled for XLR, IEC and fuse holder
1 Custom Front Panel 0.125" Aluminum Anodized Black, Engraved

8 Black knobs for the gain selector switch and trim knob, for (4) SC-1 preamps.
Complete set of screws for Rack Case assembly

Nuts and Bolts to mount XLR jacks, and IEC inlet
PCB mounting tabs with Adhesive base (to mount PSU board)

Customers who bought this, also bought:
SC-1 Mic Preamp
PSU-1848: Regulated, Adjustable Power Supply KIT
1U Power Transformer Kit

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International Buyers (incl. Canada)

Only for International Buyers

 

SC-KNOBS2


Only $4 per set

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These are the knobs I use on the SC-1 preamp. There are (4) pointers but only one of them is marked with the white stripe. There is a brass set screw so you can use this knob on 1/4" shaft. I think it's a pretty cool looking knob. The finish is smooth, and the feel is great. It doesn't feel like "DIY", if you know what I mean.

I am sorry, but these knobs are NOT made of virgin forest exotic wood, nor dipped in C37 lacquer.  I think you're on the wrong website if you're looking for that kind of stuff here.

Only $ 4 per set

Customers who bought this, also bought:
SC-1 Mic Preamp Kit

NOTE: FREE SHIPPING for this item. But you must also order another product.
Otherwise, shipping charge will be an extra $6 for US customers or $8 for INTL customers.

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