The Rooster is a 2 channel all valve preamp with EQ and distortion controls. It is designed for a wide range of applications and can produce a large range of tones, harmonic distortion and subtle dynamic control.
Features:
- All valve signal path
- Sowter Transformer balanced ins and outs
- Unique 2 channel clean mic. amps with ‘Attitude’ control
- Option of 2 settings to select type of introduced distortion
- Versatile eq. with ‘varislope’ control of top and bass lift
- 48v Phantom Power switchable to one or both
- Phase invert switch on both channels
- Mic./line and DI input
- Low pass filter
- High Pass filter
- Low noise, High gain and High output level
- Made in England
The pre-amp section can be used to add gain to mic, line or DI input signals. The double triode input valve (ECC81) provides a smooth sounding gain stage after the balancing input transformer.
48 volts can be applied to phantom powered mics by using the special toggle switch. The DI input bypasses the transformer to give a suitable high impedance unbalanced input.
The ‘Attitude’ section provides control over the amount of distortion inherently produced by the 5725 valve.
This valve is also found in the Culture Vulture circuit. In this case the distortion produced can be far more subtle giving specs of 0.01% distortion when the switched ‘Attitude’ control is at position 1. The distortion increases drastically as the ‘Attitude’ control is progressively switched from position ‘1’ to position ‘Max’.
Similarly to the Culture Vulture, the unit will tend to produce predominantly more 2nd order harmonics when in ‘Triode’ mode and 3rd order harmonics when in ‘Pentode’ mode. This provides a creative means of both tone and dynamics control over the input signal as well as allowing the user to select how much and what kind of harmonics are present in the signal.
The EQ section provides a simple yet powerful musical control over frequency content.
The Bass lift control gives a continuous control over the amount of bass using a unique ‘ varislope’ curve which peaks at 60Hz.
The ‘mid/high’ lift control gives a bell type curve with variable gain peaking at either 2.5KHz / 4KHz or a ‘varislope’ curve peaking at 12KHz, all selected by the frequency select switch.
The ‘Mid cut’ control provides a bell type curve centred at 700Hz with continuous control over the amount of cut.
The ‘Bass cut’ switched control provides 5 positions with different cutting curves. The curves start off as high pass filters which get progressively higher in frequency and then turn into a shelving type curve that will also increase in frequency as the switch is advanced. These controls are intended to interact with the other EQ controls for a very flexible control over the entire frequency range.
The ‘LPF’ or low pass filter switch control will allow the high frequencies to be cut at a frequency suitable to stop harsh sounding harmonics standing out when excessive distortion is used, smoothing the resulting sound.
The output level control adjusts the signal going to the PCF 80 output valve and the final signal is balanced by a Sowter custom made transformer.
The level of output signal is represented by the 3 LED display.
Fast shipping and professional packing
Because of our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL, and other major global carriers, we are able provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel will pack each item according to our strict specifications. Prior to shipping the goods are thoroughly inspected and secured. Every day we ship hundreds of packages to our customers across many countries. The fact that we're dedicated to becoming the largest online retailer in the world is evident. The warehouses and centers of distribution are in Europe and the USA.
Note that orders containing more than one item are processed according to the particular item.
We will inspect each and every one of the products before they are shipped. Today, the majority orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3-7 working days.
Returns
The stock market is always changing. It's not entirely managed by us, since we are involved with multiple organizations, such as the factory and the storage. The actual levels of stock can change at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order is out of stock when the order has been placed.
Our policy runs for a period of 30 days. However, if the 30 days have elapsed from the date you purchased the product, we are unable to give you a refund or exchange.
For your item to be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be in the original packaging.
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