Description
En-Voice Mind Print Mic PreAmp, $349!
The EnVoice MindPrint is a high-quality channel strip that was designed for professional and home studio use, providing an all-in-one solution for mic preamplification, compression, equalization, and tube saturation. Known for its warm analog sound and versatile control, the EnVoice is popular among recording engineers and musicians looking to enhance their recordings with analog warmth and detailed control over tone and dynamics.
Key Features:
- Mic Preamp: The EnVoice features a high-quality solid-state mic preamp with phantom power (+48V), suitable for condenser microphones and dynamic microphones. It’s known for offering clean gain with minimal noise, allowing for precise control over input levels.
- Compressor: The integrated compressor offers smooth, transparent compression, with controls for threshold, ratio, and release. It’s useful for controlling dynamics during recording, ensuring that loud peaks are tamed without losing the natural character of the source.
- Equalization (EQ): The unit provides a 3-band parametric EQ, allowing for detailed tonal shaping. You can adjust the low, mid, and high frequencies to enhance vocals, guitars, or any other instrument during tracking or mixing.
- Tube Saturation: One of the standout features of the EnVoice is its tube circuit, which adds analog warmth and subtle harmonic distortion to the signal. The tube can be dialed in to taste, providing everything from a gentle warmth to more noticeable saturation, giving recordings a vintage character.
- De-Esser: The built-in de-esser helps control sibilance in vocal recordings, ensuring that harsh “s” and “sh” sounds are reduced without affecting the overall clarity.
- Versatility: The EnVoice MindPrint can be used for various instruments and vocals, and its combination of preamp, EQ, compression, and tube saturation makes it a versatile tool for many recording scenarios.
Sound Profile:
The EnVoice MindPrint is prized for its ability to deliver warm, analog tone with added tube saturation, which is especially useful for vocals, acoustic instruments, and bass guitars. The compression and EQ sections offer flexibility, enabling users to fine-tune their sound before it even hits the recording software. The result is a polished, professional tone that’s full of warmth and character.
Applications:
- Vocals: The EnVoice is often used to record vocals, where the tube saturation and EQ can add richness and clarityto the voice, while the compressor and de-esser help manage dynamics and sibilance.
- Instruments: It’s equally effective for bass, guitars, and keyboards, where its preamp and tube section help shape the tone, providing a warm, analog sound that complements digital recordings.
Build Quality:
The EnVoice MindPrint is housed in a 1U rackmount chassis, built with durable components designed for professional use. The controls are clearly labeled, and the unit is known for its reliability and ease of use in both home and professional studio environments.
Notable Users:
While specific notable users of the EnVoice MindPrint may not be widely publicized, it is often favored by home recording enthusiasts, project studios, and professional engineers looking for an affordable, yet high-quality channel strip that offers warmth and analog character.
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