Description
British Console | The Sound of Classic British Mic Preamp!
- Inspired by Classic British Mic Preamp Design
- Class A Discrete Vintage Circuitry
- Two Independent Discrete Semi-Opamps
- NOS Silicon Transistors from the ’60s and ’70s
- Optimised for 2nd Order Harmonics
- Asymmetrical Clipping Pattern
- 3 Modes of Operation
- 8/16dB Gain Mode for Saturation and Recording
- On Board Voltage Regulators
British Console delivers the sound of the Vintage British Mic Preamp in the compact and affordable Colour Module Format!
The British Console Colour Module circuitry relates to the heritage of the famous British mic preamp designed and launched in 70’s.
The British Console Colour Module adds subtle saturation and compression to the signal in all modes of operation.
In normal conditions, British Console produces less than 0.3% of THD – mostly second harmonics.
Although the British Console module is not an overdrive colour, it can be driven harder to achieve more audible results.
Depending on music material it will produce different results due to the asymmetrical clipping behaviour.
Designed for Professional Use!
The British Console Colour Module was explicitly designed for professional studio use. The circuitry was optimised for low noise performance.
On-board voltage regulators stabilise supply rails and filter-out any power supply noise.
This is very important since many 500 racks are equipped with Switch Mode Power supply which may introduce switcher noise.
The British Console Colour Module can be used for recording or mastering of a finished mixdown.
Audio Samples
Drums Dry
Drums More Drive
Synth Dry
Synth More Drive
Guitar Dry
Guitar More Drive
Audio Samples from Video
Valeska-VOX-Just-Hold-Me
Key-Just-Hold-Me
Samples recorded with MP568C Studio Grade Colour Preamp
Circuitry From Classic British Console
British Console Colour Module contains 2 independent Discrete Opamps.
Each Opamp is built with 3 NOS Vintage Transistors made in the 60’s and ’70s. A similar type of transistors which were used to build the most famous classic British Mic Preamp.
The technology of manufacturing transistors in the 60’s and ’70s was far different than today. This is why older, classic recording equipment produces a completely different type of sound.
Use the British Console Colour Module together with the MP568C for recording and get the sound of the Classic British Mic!
The British Console is perfect for Recording and Mastering!
British Console has three modes of operation. The gain of each of the on-board Opamp can be set to 0dB or to +8dB.
To engage the Gain BOOST for each Opamp the jumper should be inserted.
For Mastering purposes, the gain of both Opamps should set to 0dB – both jumpers removed. Best results can be achieved at moderate drive levels before the audible clipping appears.
Such application will produce warm, little bit compressed and saturated sound. Even if the overall gain is 0dB, Opamps are still operating with +8dB of gain producing harmonics and colouring the sound.
The British Console colour module will always produce warm harmonics regardless of the application. For recording a total of +8dB or +16dB gain should be set. When used with MP568C, British Console creates fully functional Classic Mic Preamp!
You can record in real-time, with real-life analogue hardware!
Demo Video
User Manual:
How to use the British Console Colour Module ->
Item Condition
Brand New, Assembled and Tested.
Every single HRK product is carefully tested with Audio Precision test equipment before shipping to ensure hassle-free operation.
Specification
Basic Specification:
| Input Impedance |
10k |
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| Output impedance |
100R maximum |
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| Gain |
0dB |
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| Phase Reverse |
None |
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| Current Consumption |
10mA |
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| Format |
DIYRE Colour Format |
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All HRK Colour Modules are fully compatible with DIYRE Colour Format
All HRK Colour Processor and Preamps fully compatible with DIYRE Colour Format
All HRK 500 products are fully compatible with API 500 Format
Shipping & Return Policy
All Items are dispatched from Poland in the European Union within 1-3 working days.
| Country / Region |
Shipping Cost |
Customs Fee |
VAT |
| All 27 European Union Countries |
– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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NO Customs Fees |
– Yes, for personal orders
– Not charged with the EU VAT number
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| United Kingdom |
– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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NO Customs Fees |
No VAT charged. The VAT is collected by HMRC. |
| USA |
– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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NO Customs Fees for orders up to 800USD – charged by the USA Customs Office |
No VAT charged. |
| Australia |
– 14.99USD for orders below 299USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 299USD
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No info available – refer to local regulations. |
No VAT charged. |
| Switzerland |
– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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No info available – refer to local regulations. |
No VAT charged. |
| Norway |
– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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No info available – refer to local regulations. |
No VAT charged. |
Russia, Ukraine,
Belarus
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– 9.99USD for orders below 249USD
– FREE shipping for orders over 249USD
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No info available – refer to local regulations. |
No VAT charged. |
| Worldwide destinations |
Please check the shipping cost at the checkout. |
Refer to local regulations. |
No VAT charged. |
VAT and Customs Fees
For non-business orders from the EU, the VAT will be added at the checkout.
Custom Fees for EU Customers will be not charged.
VAT is removed automatically for orders from outside the EU.
Orders from the USA below 800USD are FREE from customs tax.
EU Business Customers
If you have the EU VAT number you can purchase the products available in the Bart HRK Shop with no VAT Tax.
Please enter your EU VAT Number at the checkout and the VAT will be deducted from the Total Payment.
The VAT number is automatically checked in the VIES database.
Non-EU Customers
Customers from outside the EU can purchase the items with no VAT.
Please select the destination country and the VAT will be removed automatically.
If the VAT is not removed, please email customer service via the contact form and custom invoice will be issued.
Orders from the USA below 800USD are customs tax free.
Payment Options:
You can pay for your order with any Credit Card!
 No account needed. |
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Our return policy is a part of the general Terms & Condition which you have to acknowledge at the checkout.
We stand for fair rules and a win-win approach. We understand that our customers may wish to return the product and we do provide such option. However, because we are a small company we can’t afford to run a grade B outlet shop like big distributors and provide the 30 days return period.
We can’t also scrap every returned unit. We could charge our customers more to offset the cost of the returns, this is what major distributors do. Or we can keep our prices low and hope that our customers will appreciate our policy.
This is why we provide the 7 days test period after receiving the package with the ordered items and if you wish to return the item we will accept the return request, providing that the item is not damaged and we can resell the product with minimal loss for the company.
If the item is damaged during the transport we will do our best to help you and provide the replacement product.
