[ATTACH=CONFIG]201446.vB5-legacyid=14296[/ATTACH]Mendrisio, Switzerland, 22nd March 2016 – Schertler expands into the pro audio market with the release of its new YELLOW MIC500 microphone preamplifiers – single channel, full Class A, 500 series preamps that are specially designed for user installation in commercially available Lunchbox racks. The release heralds a new focus for the Swiss manufacturer who, over the last 30 years, has established a worldwide reputation for developing high quality contact microphones and acoustic amplification systems.
Available in three models, MIC500-TL, -TO and –TT, the YELLOW MIC500’s high quality electronics are contained within a totally shielded metal enclosure, while an anodized aluminium front panel provides intuitive access to its controls. These include a 12-step rotary switch for adjusting input sensitivity (in 3dB increments), plus an extra gain control for use in weak signal conditions or when connecting low output sources such as ribbon mics. A full 10-segment VU meter with peak hold provides highly accurate signal monitoring. A two-position phase reverse switch and phantom power switch (+48V) are also included.
Designed to offer the best possible audio quality, the YELLOW MIC500 has a fully balanced signal path with no capacitor over the entire path (except for the TT model). Only discrete electronics are used on the signal circuitry. Power supply rails with active filter are designed to improve Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSSR). All models include a low-noise matched transistor array from THAT Corporation. The TO and TT models offer a high-quality output only (TO) or input/output (TT) audio transformer from Lundhal. No Negative Feedback (NFB) is applied for faster attack and improved slew rate.
The YELLOW MIC500 simply slots into an available space in the Lunchbox rack and is secured to the chassis using supplied screws. The preamp is ready for instant use on power-up.
Commenting on the company’s expansion into the pro audio market, Schertler founder and CEO Stephan Schertler explains: “For several years, Schertler has had a pro audio soul within the MI business, as we have worked on achieving the highest levels of accuracy in the reproduction of acoustic instrument sound. Some of the sophisticated technologies already developed in house have formed a basis for helping us expand into this new market sector. The YELLOW MIC500, which improves on the technology originally implemented in our YELLOW SINGLE and YELLOW BLENDER preamps, hopefully represents the start of many exciting products to come.”
Visit the Schertler Group at the Frankfurt Musikmesse (7-10th April), Hall 8.0 Stand G92.
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About the Schertler Group
Three companies, Schertler SA, SR Technology and Velvet Strings are at the heart of this innovative collaboration.
Founded in the early 1980s by bassist Stephan Schertler, Schertler SA has established a worldwide reputation for achieving the highest levels of accuracy in the reproduction of acoustic stringed instrument sound. The company’s research and development has focused on producing high-quality contact microphones and acoustic amplification systems. Schertler’s original approach to harnessing acoustic vibrations has resulted in a number of fundamental innovations, some of which have gained international patents. Current contact microphone ranges include the STAT, BASiK, Magnetico AG6 and flagship DYN P48 Series.
Between 2003 and 2011, Schertler launched its Classic and Deluxe series of compact amplifiers, with a range of models offering high quality portable stringed instrument amplification. The addition of the LaFaro amplifier for bass in 2012 represents the culmination of years of research to successfully amplify the sound of this complex instrument. Meanwhile, Schertler’s JAM line of guitar amplifiers has provided a global solution for portable, affordable sound reinforcement, quickly establishing itself as a market leader.
In 2012, Schertler acquired Italian manufacturer SR TECHNOLOGY in its entirety (the company was previously a subsidiary), in order to expand business into other market sectors. SR is dedicated to the development and production of high quality compact loudspeaker systems. Italian musicality combined with Swiss precision has formed the basis of the famous “SR Sound”; deep, decisive bass complemented by a soft, crisp mid range and perfectly integrated clear “highs”. The goal for all SR products is to combine transparency and musicality in an affordable product range, for live performance, home listening and installation, which does not compromise on sound quality.
As early as 1991, Stephan Schertler began to build quality strings for double bass that presented an alternative to standard steel ones. Amid a growing demand for his metal covered synthetic textile fibre strings, the Velvet Strings brand was born. The current range includes string sets for ‘cello and double bass, with strings for violin, viola and guitar soon to be available.
Schertler Group contact microphones and preamps are manufactured in Mendrisio, Switzerland, using in-house produced components. Acoustics amps are built in the Schertler Group manufacturing facility at Potenza Picena, Italy, developed in collaboration with the Group’s R&D offices in Switzerland and Italy.
Schertler Group products have become a first choice for live performances, broadcast and recording sessions, and we are proud to list some of the world’s major orchestras, ensembles and soloists as our ambassadors.
