Robbie Pre Tube
Robbie Pre Tube
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Blue ROBBIE Tube Microphone Preamp $799 Elegance and simplicity are the driving forces behind Blue's design philosophy, and the ROBBIE tube premap is no exception. This Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamp features the same technical build quality and commitment to excellence for which Blue is known. Yields excellent detail with extremely low noise and ultrahigh gain. The warm, robust tube gain stage is the perfect enhancement for condenser microphones. Frequency response is 10Hz to 100kHz, ±2dB. |
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Blue Robbie Tube Microphone Preamp $799 Elegance and simplicity are the driving forces behind Blue's design philosophy, and the ROBBIE tube premap is no exception. This Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamp features the same technical build quality and commitment to excellence for which Blue is known. Yields excellent detail with extremely low noise and ultrahigh gain. The warm, robust tube gain stage is the perfect enhancement for condenser microphones. Frequency response is 10Hz to 100kHz, 2dB. Class-A single-channel discrete tube microphone and instrument preamplifierDiscrete, balanced components from input to outputSimple designFront panel features a large backlit gain knob and Hi-Z 1/4" instrument input Inputs: one XLR microphone, one 1/4" TS phone instrumentOutput: one XLR linePhantom power |
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ART USB Dual Tube Pre $149 The ART USBDualTubePre is a compact, dual-channel tube preamp designed for any basic recording system. Capable of operating as a standalone unit with USB audio interface, or as an expander for any digital system with S/PDIF digital input, each channel in the USBDualTubePre delivers superior tube tone in a fully featured input strip.Each input of the USBDualTubePre has independent input gain control and output level, phase inversion, low frequency roll-off, true 48V phantom power, and a user-defeatable optocompressor circuitcapable of ensuring superior dynamic control of any input source.For monitoring, an 1/8" mini headphone jack with level and monitor mix controls allow latency-free monitoring of the inputs while recording, as well as playback monitoring of audio mix via USB bus. The monitor mix is also routed to 1/4" TRS (balanced) outputs with separate level control for control room monitor source.The USB interface is fully USB compliant. No special drivers are needed. |
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Art Usb Dual Tube Pre $149 The ART USBDualTubePre is a compact, dual-channel tube preamp designed for any basic recording system. Capable of operating as a standalone unit with USB audio interface, or as an expander for any digital system with S/PDIF digital input, each channel in the USBDualTubePre delivers superior tube tone in a fully featured input strip.Each input of the USBDualTubePre has independent input gain control and output level, phase inversion, low frequency roll-off, true 48V phantom power, and a user-defeatable optocompressor circuitcapable of ensuring superior dynamic control of any input source.For monitoring, an 1/8" mini headphone jack with level and monitor mix controls allow latency-free monitoring of the inputs while recording, as well as playback monitoring of audio mix via USB bus. The monitor mix is also routed to 1/4" TRS (balanced) outputs with separate level control for control room monitor source.The USB interface is fully USB compliant. No special drivers are needed.Two-channel tube-based Mic/Instrument preamp computer interfaceExtremely low noise discrete front end with variable input and output controlsAdvanced optical output compressor to simplify recording and prevent overloadUSB connectivity to desktop and laptop computersS/PDIF output for expanding inputs on digital workstations and computer interfacesLatency free Monitoring Mix and Level controlsBalanced XLR for lo-Z applications and 1/4" hi-Z inputs for instrument DI applicationsSeparate Gain, Phase Invert, Low Cut Filter and Compressor switches on each inputSelectable Dual or Stereo operation of output controlsSwitch selectable Inserts on each channelInsert jacks provide a preamp direct out for each channelStereo/ Dual operation of Optical CompressorMono switch for single input monitoringS/PDIF Sample Rate switch selectable between 44.1K and 48KPrecision LED metering of both the preamp and A/D sectionsBuilt-in low noise +48 Volt phantom power supplyCompact, stackable all aluminum chassis |
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Drawmer 1960 Mic Pre/Tube Compressor $2250 Combining eight active tube stages and the low noise and reliability of solid state electronics, the Drawmer 1960 provides the ultimate direct interface between the sound source and the recording medium. The Drawmer 1960 is a two channel unit with each channel comprised of a completely natural sounding "soft knee" vacuum tube compressor and an extremely low noise microphone pre-amplifier with switchable 48 volt phantom power. A further auxiliary instrument pre-amp with EQ is also provided. This powerful combination of the classic valve circuit, offering unsurpassed tonality, and the low noise balanced microphone input with up to 60dB of gain has allowed engineers throughout the world to exploit the full potential of high performance condenser microphones. An example of this would be the direct to digital stereo recording of live classical music without the necessity of a mixing console. The Compressor: Because the compressor is a soft knee type, it requires few controls. Strictly speaking, a soft knee design does not have a rigidly defined threshold but the title 'Threshold' has been retained for the "amount of compression" control for the sake of familiarity. The Threshold range is continuously variable between infinity and -24dB, the theory being that signals below the threshold are essentially unprocessed and the signals exceeding this threshold are subjected to increasing amounts of gain reduction dependent on by how much they exceed the threshold._The attack and release times are switchable rather than being continuously variable and this method of operation falls into line with that of its all valve predecessors. Attack simply offers a-choice of slow, medium and fast whilst release has six settings. Positions one to four have fixed release times whilst positions five and six are two different programme dependent release time modes making the unit ideally suited to programme material with complex dynamics such as complete stereo mixes and vocals. Interestingly, the attack times are further modified by the choice of release setting so the range of choices are wider than it might first appear. Because compression is a form of controlled gain reduction, a stage of make-up amplification follows the compressor section giving a range of +20dB. The VU meters may be switched to monitor either the amount of gain reduction taking place or the output signal level and the two channels may be used either independently or as a stereo pair, depending on the setting of the stereo link switch. The side chain access points may be used to patch in equalisers to enable the compressor to act as a de-esser. As with other Drawmer products, the by-pass switch offers a choice of Normal. By-pass and Side Chain Listen modes so that if you have patched in any additional side chain processing, you can easily monitor what effect it is having. In addition to the balanced microphone and line inputs on the rear of the unit an auxiliary input on the front panel gives dir |
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Drawmer 1969 Mercenary Edition Mic Pre Amp/Tube Compressor $2575 The 1969 Mercenary Edition, derived from a collaboration between two of the audio industry's most established names, Drawmer (UK) and Mercenary Audio (USA), Fletcher - Producer/Engineer, Mercenary Audio incorporates new tube circuits designed to add warmth to mic/line signals, and the instrument (DI) pre-amp has its own tube stage enabling classic overdrive effects when inserting guitar, bass and other instruments. Retaining the concept of twin mic pre-amps, the 1969 uses 'Burr-Brown'op amps for a silkier sound - and a phase reverse switch available in instrument, mic and line modes increases versatility. The 1969 employs true stereo link operation with channel one's threshold, attack and release controls becoming master to both channels. Stereo link also offers a BIG position which retains bass frequencies by rolling off the detection signal at 100 Hz minimizing undesirable pumping during compression. Output gain make-up can be independently controlled on each channel. 2 mic/line pre-amps with variable gain, 48V phantom power, filters and phase reverse Instrument tube pre-amp with variable gain, EQ, phase reverse and brightness boost 2 soft-knee tube compressors with variable threshold, attack, release and output gain True stereo link operation with BIGposition for retaining bass frequencies Side chain access and side chain listen facility VU metering of gain reduction and output levels Individual +4dB/-10dB inserts Balanced +4dB XLR input/output connectors |
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Used Drawmer 1969 Mercenary Edition Mic Pre Amp/Tube Compressor $2343.25 The 1969 Mercenary Edition, derived from a collaboration between two of the audio industry's most established names, Drawmer (UK) and Mercenary Audio (USA), Fletcher - Producer/Engineer, Mercenary Audio incorporates new tube circuits designed to add warmth to mic/line signals, and the instrument (DI) pre-amp has its own tube stage enabling classic overdrive effects when inserting guitar, bass and other instruments. Retaining the concept of twin mic pre-amps, the 1969 uses 'Burr-Brown'op amps for a silkier sound - and a phase reverse switch available in instrument, mic and line modes increases versatility. The 1969 employs true stereo link operation with channel one's threshold, attack and release controls becoming master to both channels. Stereo link also offers a BIG position which retains bass frequencies by rolling off the detection signal at 100 Hz minimizing undesirable pumping during compression. Output gain make-up can be independently controlled on each channel. 2 mic/line pre-amps with variable gain, 48V phantom power, filters and phase reverse Instrument tube pre-amp with variable gain, EQ, phase reverse and brightness boost 2 soft-knee tube compressors with variable threshold, attack, release and output gain True stereo link operation with BIGposition for retaining bass frequencies Side chain access and side chain listen facility VU metering of gain reduction and output levels Individual +4dB/-10dB inserts Balanced +4dB XLR input/output connectors |
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Used Summit Audio Mpc-100A Tube Pre-Amp And Compressor/Limiter $1955.59 The single channel Summit Audio MPC-1OOA tube preamplifier and compressor/limiter accepts line, microphone, and Hi-Z input signals. Using both tubes and solid state technology in synch with the Jensen mic transformer, the MPC-100A lends a detailed sound with harmonically complex overtones. The ultra-fast compressor is ideal for optimizing signals prior to entering the digital domain. Other details include impedance matching (loading) control on the Hi-Z input so passive guitars and bass pickups have a whole new level of tone control, true VU metering, and multiple outputs. And with the Summit Audio MPC-100A tube preamp's 3 separate gain controls, you have endless tonal variations from clean to saturated for whatever sound you need."Clean" to "Saturated" valve soundsSoft Clipping LED indicatorsHI-Z instrument input with impedance matching controlTwo stages of vacuum tube gain controls3 Position attack and release controlsHigh quality VU meter for output and gain reduction meteringContinuously variable output level control+4 dB balanced and -10 dB unbalanced outputStereo linkable with a second MPC-100AJensen mic transformer |
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Summit Audio Mpc-100A Tube Pre-Amp And Compressor/Limiter $2149 The single channel Summit Audio MPC-1OOA tube preamplifier and compressor/limiter accepts line, microphone, and Hi-Z input signals. Using both tubes and solid state technology in synch with the Jensen mic transformer, the MPC-100A lends a detailed sound with harmonically complex overtones. The ultra-fast compressor is ideal for optimizing signals prior to entering the digital domain. Other details include impedance matching (loading) control on the Hi-Z input so passive guitars and bass pickups have a whole new level of tone control, true VU metering, and multiple outputs. And with the Summit Audio MPC-100A tube preamp's 3 separate gain controls, you have endless tonal variations from clean to saturated for whatever sound you need."Clean" to "Saturated" valve soundsSoft Clipping LED indicatorsHI-Z instrument input with impedance matching controlTwo stages of vacuum tube gain controls3 Position attack and release controlsHigh quality VU meter for output and gain reduction meteringContinuously variable output level control+4 dB balanced and -10 dB unbalanced outputStereo linkable with a second MPC-100AJensen mic transformer |
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Used Drawmer 1960 Mic Pre/Tube Compressor 889406476844 $1125 Combining eight active tube stages and the low noise and reliability of solid state electronics, the Drawmer 1960 provides the ultimate direct interface between the sound source and the recording medium. The Drawmer 1960 is a two channel unit with each channel comprised of a completely natural sounding "soft knee" vacuum tube compressor and an extremely low noise microphone pre-amplifier with switchable 48 volt phantom power. A further auxiliary instrument pre-amp with EQ is also provided. This powerful combination of the classic valve circuit, offering unsurpassed tonality, and the low noise balanced microphone input with up to 60dB of gain has allowed engineers throughout the world to exploit the full potential of high performance condenser microphones. An example of this would be the direct to digital stereo recording of live classical music without the necessity of a mixing console. The Compressor: Because the compressor is a soft knee type, it requires few controls. Strictly speaking, a soft knee design does not have a rigidly defined threshold but the title 'Threshold' has been retained for the "amount of compression" control for the sake of familiarity. The Threshold range is continuously variable between infinity and -24dB, the theory being that signals below the threshold are essentially unprocessed and the signals exceeding this threshold are subjected to increasing amounts of gain reduction dependent on by how much they exceed the threshold._The attack and release times are switchable rather than being continuously variable and this method of operation falls into line with that of its all valve predecessors. Attack simply offers a-choice of slow, medium and fast whilst release has six settings. Positions one to four have fixed release times whilst positions five and six are two different programme dependent release time modes making the unit ideally suited to programme material with complex dynamics such as complete stereo mixes and vocals. Interestingly, the attack times are further modified by the choice of release setting so the range of choices are wider than it might first appear. Because compression is a form of controlled gain reduction, a stage of make-up amplification follows the compressor section giving a range of +20dB. The VU meters may be switched to monitor either the amount of gain reduction taking place or the output signal level and the two channels may be used either independently or as a stereo pair, depending on the setting of the stereo link switch. The side chain access points may be used to patch in equalisers to enable the compressor to act as a de-esser. As with other Drawmer products, the by-pass switch offers a choice of Normal. By-pass and Side Chain Listen modes so that if you have patched in any additional side chain processing, you can easily monitor what effect it is having. In addition to the balanced microphone and line inputs on the rear of the unit an auxiliary input on the front panel gives dir |
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Summit Audio MPC-100A Tube Pre-Amp and Compressor/Limiter $1955.59 The single channel Summit Audio MPC-1OOA tube preamplifier and compressor/limiter accepts line, microphone, and Hi-Z input signals. Using both tubes and solid state technology in synch with the Jensen mic transformer, the MPC-100A lends a detailed sound with harmonically complex overtones. The ultra-fast compressor is ideal for optimizing signals prior to entering the digital domain. Other details include impedance matching (loading) control on the Hi-Z input so passive guitars and bass pickups have a whole new level of tone control, true VU metering, and multiple outputs. And with the Summit Audio MPC-100A tube preamp's 3 separate gain controls, you have endless tonal variations from clean to saturated for whatever sound you need. |
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Ibanez Tsa15 Tube Screamer 15W 1X12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp $449.99 The Ibanez Tube Screamer is one of the best overdrive pedals ever produced, hands down, and the TSA15 tube combo amp features a true Tube Screamer circuit that delivers that same legendary overdrive. The TSA15 combo features a 12" Celestion Seventy 80 speaker and can deliver everything from natural clean sounds; fat crunch tones; and even warm, smooth overdriven tones with the modified TS9 circuit built right into the amp.Guitarists normally have to depend on a separate effect pedal to get the distinctive, warm overdrive sounds of a tube amp. No more! The new TSA15 Tube Combo Amp has a genuine Tube Screamer circuit built right into the front end for all the warm tube overdrive punch and crunch youll need. Includes footswitchable functionality with Tube Screamer Overdrive, Tone, and Level controls. IFS2G footswitch sold separately.15W all-tube combo2 x 12AX7 tubes (Pre)2 x 6V6 tubes (Power)Genuine Tube Screamer circuit built into the front endControls: Tube ScreamerOverdrive, Tone, Level; AmpTreble, Bass, VolumeModes: Pentode15W; Triode5W12" Celestion Seventy 80 Speaker |
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Ibanez Tsa15h Tube Screamer 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head $299.99 Guitarists normally have to depend on a separate effect pedal to get the distinctive, warm overdrive sounds of a tube amp. Not anymore. The Ibanez TSA15H tube amp has a genuine Tube Screamer circuit, built right into the front end, for all the warm tube overdrive punch and crunch you'll need. The all-tube amp head features 2 - 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 - 6V6 power tubes. The result is loud, balanced sound that cuts through the mix with plenty of full, meaty guitar tone. Built with rugged Ibanez craftsmanship, this guitar amp head is sure to last for many years, able to stand up to the toughest conditions of heavy gigging. Includes footswitchable function with Tube Screamer Overdrive, Tone, and Level controls. Ibanez TSA112C speaker cabinet and IFS2G footswitch sold separately.15W All-tube head2 x 12AX7 tubes (Pre)2 x 6V6 tubes (Power)Genuine Tube Screamer circuit built into the front endControls: Tube ScreamerOverdrive, Tone, Level; AmpTreble, Bass, VolumeModes: Pentode15W; Triode5W |
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Used Ibanez Tsa15h Tube Screamer 15W Tube Guitar Amp Head $260.99 Guitarists normally have to depend on a separate effect pedal to get the distinctive, warm overdrive sounds of a tube amp. Not anymore. The Ibanez TSA15H tube amp has a genuine Tube Screamer circuit, built right into the front end, for all the warm tube overdrive punch and crunch you'll need. The all-tube amp head features 2 - 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2 - 6V6 power tubes. The result is loud, balanced sound that cuts through the mix with plenty of full, meaty guitar tone. Built with rugged Ibanez craftsmanship, this guitar amp head is sure to last for many years, able to stand up to the toughest conditions of heavy gigging. Includes footswitchable function with Tube Screamer Overdrive, Tone, and Level controls. Ibanez TSA112C speaker cabinet and IFS2G footswitch sold separately.15W All-tube head2 x 12AX7 tubes (Pre)2 x 6V6 tubes (Power)Genuine Tube Screamer circuit built into the front endControls: Tube ScreamerOverdrive, Tone, Level; AmpTreble, Bass, VolumeModes: Pentode15W; Triode5W |
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Giardinelli Trumpet Lube Pre-pack $2.99 The Giardinelli Trumpet Lube Pre-pack includes premium multi-purpose grease and premium valve oil. The multi-purpose grease is packed in a lipstick-style tube. Use it for lubrication and protection when assembling your trumpet. The premium valve oil's leak-proof bottle makes application easy, and the oil is safe for all metal finishes. |
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 BLUE MICROPHONES ROBBIE The Mic Preamp Pre  US $649.99
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 Blue Robbie Mic Pre Tube Microphone Preamp LOWEST PRICE ON EBAY US $690.00
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 Blue Robbie Class A Discrete Tube Mic instrument preamp US $799.95
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Blue Microphones Robbie Microphone Preamplifier List Price: $999.99 Sale Price: Too low to display  |
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Simplicity of design. Purity of sound. Meet Robbie, Blue’s Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamplifier. All of the technical quality and design innovation that goes into our line of award-winning microphones has been engineered into making Robbie one of the finest tube preamps available today... |
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Blue Microphones Robbie The Microphone Preamplifier List Price: $899.99 Sale Price: $899.00 |
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Simplicity of design. Purity of sound. Robbie is Blue's Class-A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamplifier. All of the technical quality and design innovation that goes into our line of award-winning microphones has been engineered into making Robbie the finest tube preamp available today... |
Spurs Will Look to Rattle Arsenal's Cage at Emirates This Christmas
The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most eagerly-awaited events in the calendars of both sets of fans. The two clubs have faced one another in top-flight football 156 times since the 1900s, and each hotly-contested derby is accompanied by a crackling atmosphere throughout this populous corner of the city as Londoners exchange taunts, quips and largely good-natured banter about their predictions for the match.
The 156 clashes to date have produced 66 Arsenal wins, 49 Tottenham victories and 41 draws, and plenty of memorable moments. Who can forget the nine-goal thriller at White Hart Lane in 2004 – Noureddine Naybet opened the scoring for Spurs late in the first half, and despite his teammates Defoe, Ledley King and Kanoute joining him on the scoresheet they were at last out-Gunned with the match finishing 4-5 to Arsenal.
In 2006, the last derby ever to be hosted by Arsenal at the old Highbury ground was, again, full of excitement and controversy. Spurs were dominant, but when Robbie Keane capitalised by tapping in a brilliant cross from Edgar Davids in the second half, Gunners players complained that he should have stopped play because Emmanuel Eboue had been injured in a collision with teammate Gilberto. Managers Arsène Wenger and Martin Jol almost came to blows on the touchline over the incident and had to be kept apart by the fourth official, while Davids was eventually sent off and Thierry Henry saved face for his side with a typically stylish goal in the 84th minute leaving the teams with a point apiece.
The next derby will fall just before Christmas, on 22 December 2007, at Arsenal's huge new Emirates stadium which is regularly filled to almost its capacity of 60, 432. It's set to be a cracking game as the home side will want to defend their place at, or near, the top of the table and please fans with the stylish, flowing football that has become their trademark. They are having a brilliant season so far, shaking off concerns about how they would fare after the departure of the legendary Henry along with Freddy Ljungberg, Ashley Cole and Sol Campbell, to become unbeaten in all League and Champions League games as of mid-November.
The story at Tottenham couldn't be more different – after a promising pre-season and transfers leaving Martin Jol apparently spoilt for choice with four world-class strikers, it's been a shocking start with pitiful results plunging Spurs into the relegation zone in October and off-pitch drama leading the popular Jol to leave the club amid accusations and ugly rumours surfacing during an uninspiring UEFA cup match. Under new manager Juande Ramos, previously of Sevilla, Tottenham have started to find their feet, maintaining clean sheets in wins against Blackpool, Hapoel Tel-Aviv and Wigan.
But it remains to be seen how the struggling Spurs will fare against the really big boys of the Premier League and in the derby they'll be looking to continue their sharp ascent of the table and show what they're made of.
It's definitely going to be one to watch and as a Saturday afternoon fixture (3pm) a few warming beverages will surely be called for afterwards. For travelling fans, the Emirates is easily accessible by train and Tube and there is a good selection of hotels in Kings Cross nearby so that the big match can be transformed into a Christmas city break – the centre of London's not exactly short on attractive destinations for non-fanatical family members, too.
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