{"product_id":"chameleon-labs-7603-xmod-mic-preamp","title":"Chameleon Labs 7603 XMod Mic Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs with the 7603, the fundamental design architecture of the \u003cstrong\u003eChameleon Labs 7603-XMod\u003c\/strong\u003e retraces the path of revered, classic pre-amps of the past as well as the popular 7602, however Chameleon has chosen to continue the tradition created by the 7602-XMod, allowing users to revel in the character and performance afforded by Carnhill's legendary English components.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDisplaying the same high dynamics and low distortion as the \"vanilla\" 7603, the 7603-XMod simply provides a different character to the sound of the pre-amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnce your audio exits the input transformer, the circuit boards are carefully crafted to ensure the highest possible signal integrity. As a starting point, Chameleon Labs have developed a new discrete audio input gain stage based on a vision for a solid topology that provides extremely low noise, high dynamics and extreme bandwidth. All of the 7603-XMod’s operational amplifiers used throughout the device are based on this topology.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 7603-XMod features EQ stages with four different available adjustments—Variable High Pass, Low Frequency Shelving, Mid Frequency and High Frequency Shelving. Chameleon's engineers made a conscious decision to stay with the same, desirable, inductor-based topology that made the 7602 so popular, however Chameleon Labs have implemented new discrete Op Amp to drive signal through a new set of custom Chameleon designed and manufactured inductors, providing the musicality we all love to use.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts output stage is unique with respect to its design and performance. It can be described as a variable gain circuit that simultaneously adjusts both the input and output levels in order to generate a lower noise floor and extraordinary audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 7603-XMod pre-amplifier provides a desirable set of user selectable functions designed to make the unit flexible and an integral part of the artistic process, incorporating a full portfolio of traditional features as well as some not commonly seen on other pre-amps.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMicrophone input impedance can be selected between 300 and 1200 ohms, providing a method by which a microphone can be more ideally matched to the input stage and making it easier to get the best from lower output microphones such as ribbon-based designs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChameleon Labs have added a low impedance Direct Input on the front panel for plugging in instruments such as guitars that can be run through the line input stage, and added a precision VU meter with custom ballistics for visual monitoring of either the input or output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450537930855,"sku":"134540","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/chameleon-labs-7603-xmod_134540_1_f1eed39e-e305-4097-b20c-60edbbd6ccd0.jpg?v=1787093470","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/chameleon-labs-7603-xmod-mic-preamp","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}