Chameleon Labs 581 is a pre-amp for the 500 series, manufactured by Chameleon Labs.
History[]
The Chameleon Labs 581 was released in 2011.[1]
Official description[]
The Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series mic preamp serves up lucidity and definition, allowing you to hear subtle details you didn't think your mics were capable of capturing. Boasting exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs, the Class AB 581 has an incredible sonic signature you'd expect from components costing considerably more. And this innovative design's output level control functions as a fader when routing straight to your DAW. Fortify your 500 Series rack with the Chameleon Labs 581.
Features:
- Exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs
- Fully balanced transformer mic input which can be upgraded to a vintage style Carnhill unit
- hi-Z Direct Input for instruments on the front panel
- Discrete Class AB Circuit
- API 500 series compatible card
- Powered by CPS-501 Powered Chassis or any 500 series compatible power supply
- Transformer balanced output
- 300 Ohms or 1.2K Ohms mic input selector
- 48VDC phantom power selector
- Output level control functions as a fader when going straight to D.A.W. or tape
- LED illuminated push buttons for visual confirmation
- LED Metering (Power, Signal, +4dB, Peak)