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PLEASE NOTE
As of the 10th January 2010, the SSA-1.1 has been discontinued.
The following web page is retained for reference only.
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I've
always been looking for that clean sound that is not clinical.
All I can say is thank you!
Paul Keim
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In
a nut shell, the SSA was a stunning improvement in all areas.
Andrew L.
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The Buzz Audio MA-2.2
microphone preamp has gained considerable praise since it's inception
in 1993. The design goal of the SSA-1.1 was to take the core elements
that give the MA-2.2 it's signature sound and package them into a product
aimed directly at the budget limited home or project studio user. To
this end, we have carefully integrated our discrete Class A amplifiers
with ic opamps to produce a preamp offering pristine amplification of
all studio sources at a surprisingly low cost.
The SSA-1.1 delivers
a vibrant high definition signal path - users can expect excellent top
end clarity and tight bass punch at a very affordable price. The SSA
is great for all recording tasks leaving the signal clean and "in
tact" so you can add you own flavour later in the mixing process
- sounds sensible to us!
The mic inputs of the SSA utilize our proprietary BE40
True Class A amplifiers providing low noise high speed and near perfect
amplification of signals without slew induced and transient overload
distortions. The
SSA features a padless mic input with high headroom so the signal always
hits the front end amps directly - perfect for those high output levels
from drum microphones. In
fact, if you are suffering from that bouncing balloon kick drum sound
on your recordings, we guarantee the SSA will eliminate it forever.
As with all our mic preamplifier
designs, we like to think of them as an extension to the connected microphone
- not a separate entity.
An added bonus is the high impedance instrument or pickup input - accessible
from the front panel - which features a unique wide bandwidth (down
to 4Hz) Class A FET "bootstrapped"
amplifier stage which adds a big and open sound
to your bass, synth and keyboard tracks.
The included
50Hz high pass filter is handy when recording vocals to reduce those
annoying "plosives".
The SSA is assembled and wired by hand using top quality through hole
components (no surface mount) and certainly brings a effortless powerful
sound within reach of the more budget user. The optional output transformer
adds a bit more colour
to the SSA preamp for those who desire the sound of iron! What more
do you need from a mic pre?
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Unique True
Class A low noise high speed mic input amplifiers.
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Dedicated instrument
input buffer - not an add-on to the mic input.
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Switchable 50Hz
high pass filter.
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Soft ON/OFF phantom
power circuit.
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Electronically
balanced Line output on XLR.
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Each channel
individually power regulated.
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Pad-less mic
input with +15dB gain boost switch instead.
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Up to 65dB mic
gain - suitable for ribbon mics.
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Direct Output
bypasses the balanced output stage.
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Separate 41 position
detented gain controls for mic and pickup.
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Phase reverse
and output mute controls.
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Traditional construction
techniques for easy servicing.
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Sowter output
transformer option.
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Modest price
- bang for buck !!
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Sound comparable
to many mic preamplifiers costing a lot more !!
Optional...
Sowter 8403 output transformers can be fitted.
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MIC INPUT.
Gain Range = +9dB to +50dB (+25dB to +65dB with
+15dB Boost enabled)
Input Impedance = 1k2 ohms
Frequency Response = 4Hz to 200kHz @ 30dB gain (-3dB).
Harmonic Distortion = less than 0.01%100Hz to 10kHz.
Input EIN = -132.5dB A wtg, 150ohm source Z.
Signal to Noise Ratio = -72dB A wtg, input shorted.
CMNR = 100Hz-80dB, 1kHz -80dB, 10kHz-70dB internal
trims.
Maximum Input Level = +14dBu
PICKUP INPUT.
Gain Range = 0dB to +40dB
Input Impedance = 1 Million ohms
Frequency Response = 4Hz to 200kHz @ 30dB gain (-3dB).
Harmonic Distortion = less than 0.015%100Hz to 10kHz.
Signal to Noise Ratio = -76dB A wtg, input shorted
Maximum Input Level = +10dBu (0.1% THD)
COMMON SPECS.
Maximum Output Level = +24dBu balanced into 3k ohm
load.
Slew Rate = better than 20V/uS
HPF = -3dB @ 50Hz, 18dB/oct Bessel filter.
Channel to Channel Crosstalk = below noise.
Controls = Gains, Mute, Mic Gain Boost, High Pass Filter,
Phase Reverse, Phantom pwr.
Indicators = Peak Level @ +18dBu, Power On.
Connectors = In-XLR3F (MIC), In-1/4" Jack (PU),
Line Out-XLR3M and TRS 1/4" jack Direct Out.
Size = 1 Unit rack mount, (482Wx44Hx250D).
Power requirements = 230V/115V selectable.
Specifications are typical of a production
unit and subject to change without notice.
0dBu reference = 0.775 volts RMS
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