Sound Skulptor MP573

Sound Skulptor MP573 is a pre-amp for the 500 series, manufactured by Sound Skulptor.

History
The Sound Skulptor MP573 was released in 2010.

Official description
The MP573 is a two stages, single ended class A preamp, based on the design that was originally used in the Neve 1290/1073 modules, that has been adapted to the '500' format of API. Just install it in your API* compatible LunchboxTM rack and start recording.

The sound of the MP573, like its model is full, silky, detailed and musical, slightly larger than life, very complimentary to a digital recording environment.

The MP573 is great on vocals, acoustic instruments and generally all close miked sources that need to be pushed forward in the mix.

Highlights
 * Single ended class A design
 * Carnhill/St. Ives transformers on input and output
 * 0 to 70 dB of gain
 * Switchable 300 & 1200 Ohms and line level input impedance
 * Switchable first stage
 * The output stage is biased in a rich Class A with 70mA of iddle current
 * Fet DI input, relay switched, the signal passes through the input transformer
 * Signal/Clip LED monitors clipping in both stages
 * 24V supply built from the +/-16V with a linear regulator
 * Controlled inrush current for lunchboxes with sensitive power supply
 * Golden contacts on relays and switches
 * High quality Grayhill gain switch
 * High precision aluminium knobs
 * Tantalum capacitors in the audio path (as in original)
 * High grade 105°C low ESR electrolytic capacitors
 * WIMA film capacitors
 * High grade double sided PCB with plated holes
 * Easy build, dense but straightforward
 * Available assembled or as a full kit (everything included)