BAE 312A Dual-Channel Mic Preamp/DI with PSU

The BAE 312A is a world-class preamp that combines a capacitor-free circuit with high-quality Jensen transformers and BAE’s proprietary 2015 op-amp for a fast, punchy sound. Perfect for recording drums and fattening up bass DI tracks, the BAE 312A delivers a thick, rich tone with crisp, clear transients.

HIGH-END COMPONENTS

The BAE 312A preamp is hand-wired using high-quality components to ensure world-class tone. Hearty Jensen transformers at the input and output stages are perfect for adding warmth to any instrument. The capacitor-free signal path easily allows transients to pass through for punchy, percussive recordings. BAE’s custom built discrete 2015 op-amp provides a clean, transparent sound that takes well to EQ and dynamics processing.

SIMPLE CONTROLS

The BAE 312A features an intuitive design with easy-to-use controls. A large, rugged dial controls gain settings, offering an impressive 66 dB of gain. The mic/instrument switch allows you to toggle between the microphone and high-impedance line level input on the front panel for recording direct instrument signals. The pad button reduces input gain for recording particularly loud instruments like heavy-hitting drummers or roaring guitar amps. The phase reversal button inverts the phase of a signal—perfect for recording snare bottom mics! The 48 V button provides phantom power for condenser microphones.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

The BAE 312A includes a remote power supply with a four-foot cable, making it easy to mount anywhere in your studio. BAE’s custom power supplies are capable of delivering four times the current required by the preamps for optimum sound quality. The BAE 312A features easy-access XLR input and outputs on the back for connecting microphones and other devices, as well as a high-quality instrument on the front for connecting guitars and synthesizers. Even the switches on the BAE 312A are high quality with gold contacts to ensure they last a lifetime.

Features:

• Made using BAE 2015 opamps
• Supplied with Jensen input and output transformers
• Remote power supply with four-foot cable capable of four times the current needed by the preamps for optimum sound quality
• Switches have gold contacts for long life
• XLR connectors on the back for mic input and output and phone jack in front for direct input
• High impedance direct input for guitar and synthesizer
• Separate front panel switches for phantom power