The Phoenix Audio DRS-1R Mic Pre/DI uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a "valve-like" sound. It also incorporates our high input impedance DI circuitry.

Class A (DSOP2) Output specs. Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.

Output connections: XLR's on rear panel of API rack

Phoenix Audio's unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage.

Custom wound Phoenix output transformer.

Microphone input: XLR's Rear Panels of API rack

Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the output fader.

Gain reduction: -30dB push-button Mic/Line switch (Mic input)

High Input Impedance DI: Mono 1/4 Jack on front panel

Gain Meter: LED Metering. (Green = -2dbu, +4dbu & 0dBu, Yellow = +13dbu Red= +16dBu)

Phantom Power: Switchable phantom on Push-button Switch

High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch, 120hz 6db per octave

Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch

Mute : on Push-button Switch

Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz

Frequency Response: DI Input Stage: -0.3dB @ 40Hz, - 0.5dB @ 25kHz

Typical Headroom: +24dB on Mic-Pre stage

DI Stage gain: Maximum of 20dB