VHD Preamp for 500-Series

The VHD Pre is an immensely versatile recording and processing device. It can deliver ultra clean SSL SuperAnalogueTM grade recordings but also features a switchable VHD mode. SSL's patented Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) system uses a 100% analogue signal path to generate rich harmonic distortion. As you increase VHD input gain, the Variable Harmonic Drive process introduces either 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion or a blend of the two to your source material. At lower gain settings it adds gentle valve-style warmth or a touch of transistor edge. As the gain is increased the more extreme the distortion becomes until at high gain settings it delivers fierce trashy transistoresque grunge. The VHD Pre gives the user ultimate versatility from a studio grade preamp. Whether it's ultra-clean traditional SSL, subtle warming or totally trashy transistor distortion, VHD will change your expectations of what a preamplifier should deliver.

Key Features:

• Uniquely versatile recording and processing
• Ultra clean SSL SuperAnalogue grade preamp
• Switchable VHD system adds controllable 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion
• Switchable LF Filter (15Hz to 500Hz)
• Hi-Z switch for high impedance microphone use
• +48V Phantom Power with status LED
• PAD for use with line level source material
• Phase invert switch