The Alice 501 Mic Amp is a remarkable piece of audio equipment designed to match a variety of studio microphones to mixers or digital workstations with uncompromised sound quality. Here are the key features and details that make the Alice 501 stand out:
Key Features:
- Transformer Input:
- Features a proper transformer input, providing superior matching to studio microphones.
- Transformers act as a voltage barrier and offer out-of-band signal protection.
- Discrete Mic Amplifier:
- The mic amplifier is a discrete design created by Alice, ensuring stability and an excellent gain range.
- Virtually impossible to overload, eliminating the need for an overload indicator.
- Gain Control:
- The gain control provides a wide range to accommodate all types of microphones, from ribbon mics to studio condenser types.
- Transformer Output:
- The output passes through another transformer to ensure an isolated balanced output and perfect matching to any line-level input.
- Front Panel Controls:
- Phantom power switch for condenser microphones.
- Rotary gain control for precise level adjustments.
- Phase switch for changing the polarity of the audio.
- HPF (High Pass Filter) switch to reduce low-frequency content and minimize floor rumble.
- LED output level metering for accurate peak indication.
- Sound Quality:
- Smooth, clean, and easy-to-listen-to sound character.
- Designed to deliver a lovely mic amplification experience.
Technical Specifications:
- 500 Series Module Standard:
- Follows the 500 series module standard for compatibility with various systems.
- Performance:
- Frequency Response Linearity: +0, -0.4dB from 10Hz to 20KHz.
- Minimum Gain: 32dB.
- Maximum Gain: 78dB.
- Maximum Output: +24dBu floating transformer balanced.
- Noise Level: 126.8dB below input (measured at 60dB gain) from 20Hz to 20KHz.
- Harmonic Distortion: 2nd order at 0.005%, 3rd order at 0.03% (at 0dB output, 1KHz).
- High Pass Filter: 6dB/octave, 3dB down at 75Hz.
- Additional Features:
- Switchable Phantom Power.
- 100% Made in the UK.
The Alice 501 Mic Amp is characterized by its meticulous design, high-quality components, and attention to detail, making it a top-notch choice for matching studio microphones with mixers or digital workstations.
