Hazelrigg Industries VLC MkII Tube Microphone Preamplifier/Equalizer/DI

The Hazelrigg Industries VLC is a tube-powered preamp/EQ channel strip unit designed to be an audio Swiss Army Knife in the studio. Equipped with both mic and DI inputs, the VLC offers a game-changing balance of finesse, power, and versatility for today’s audio professionals.

SUPERIOR PREAMP DESIGN BY D.W. FEARN

At the VLC’s core lies a superior Preamp and Power Supply design straight from D.W. Fearn’s revered VT preamp series. The result is lifelike sonic transparency and plenty of headroom on tap, making the VLC the top option for your entire microphone locker.

SIMPLE ANALOG CONTROLS

At just the flip of a tactile, front-panel rotary switch, you can effortlessly switch the VLC between Microphone, Instrument (DI), or Balanced line-level inputs. Whether you’re going for a clean boost or rich tube saturation, the VLC’s all-tube circuit infuses anything from vocal mics to modular synths with pure analog tube warmth and presence. Meanwhile, the Line Level Input transforms the VLC into a highly versatile insert on your mixer or DAW, allowing you to inject rich harmonics during production or mix down – a true ace-in-the-hole for adding extra life and mojo to recordings.

ONBOARD EQ CHANNEL

Beyond input versatility, the VLC also offers responsive tone contouring through a passive EQ channel. The controls for Low Cut, Low Boost, High Boost, and High Cut—each equipped with a two-way High/Low-Frequency Select switch—offer intuitive tone sculpting and musicality even at extreme settings. Lastly, the EQ In/Out toggle lets you A/B test your sound for instant gratification.

BUILT TO LAST

Handcrafted in the USA, the Hazelrigg Industries VLC is ready to elevate decades’ worth of tracks and mixes in your studio. Experience true-tube warmth and elevate your vocal recording chain with the Hazelrigg VLC today.

FEATURES:

• Microphone/Line/DI preamplifier and LC equalizer
• MkII now includes a high-pass filter
• Amplifier and power supply designed by D.W. Fearn
• Transformer-coupled input and output
• All-tube signal path
• Passive EQ
• Low Cut - Low Boost/High Cut – High Boost with 2-way frequency selector for each
• Custom-wound inductor
• Dedicated balanced line input on rear panel (selectable from the front panel)
• Rear panel microphone input
• Front panel microphone/instrument input (redundant microphone input on rear panel)
• Locking +48 V safety switch
• -20 dB switch
• Polarity reversal switch
• EQ bypass switch
• 5-year warranty (90 days for vacuum tubes)
• Handcrafted in the USA