Samson C-Valve Tube Microphone Preamp
Adds the warmth of analog tubes to digital recordings.
A true tube pre-amp that provides pure signal and silky sound. It features variable gain and variable tube process saturation for adding harmonics. Regardless of which mic you use, it will maintain detail and transparency. 48-Volt phantom power, phase and peak limiter round out the control set. A large analog VU output meter and a 6-segment LED input meter make it easy to adjust the gain. Use its insert points along with a C Class Compressor for a direct path to a gorgeous front end sound. The C-valve provides a digital output as well. - A high quality microphone or instrument pre-amplifier using discrete transistor and tube gain cells.
- On board Limiter for leveling the output is useful in recording and live sound applications.
- The total amount of harmonic overtones or “warmth” can be controlled using the Saturation control.
- An Input Gain control is included to maximize the overall input gain stage, handling levels from microphones or instruments.
- A pre-set “sweetening” equalization curve can be added using the Enhance switch.
- Positive or negative phase can be selected using the Phase switch.
- The addition of an Analog VU meter makes it easy to read the Output Level.
- 48-volt phantom power for powering condenser microphones is available by pressing the LED, backlit, 48-Volt push switch located on the front panel.
- S/PDIF output via an internal, high quality A-to-D (analog-to-digital) converter sends 24-bit digital audio to hard disk recorders via the rear panel RCA connector.
- Sample rate selection via the front panel, backlit switch allows 48 or 96K sample rates.
- Six segment LED Input VU meter displays the level after the Gain control.
- Convenient 1/4-inch insert points are included for external signal processing.
- Balanced XLR microphone input and 1/4-inch balanced line input connectors allow easy hook up of mics or instruments.
- Oversized, rubber bumpers with tilting feet allow several Samson C class units to be stacked and tilted in an ergonomically correct operating position.
- The stylish, bead blasted, electric blue anodized front-panel is as easy to read as it is to look at.
WARRANTY 3 years parts and labor.
| Model |
C-Valve |
| Series |
C Class Processors |
| Dynamic Range |
95 dBu, un-weighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz |
| Number of Channels |
1 |
| Phantom Power |
Yes |
| Audio Connections |
Balanced XLR microphone input and 1/4-inch balanced line input connectors |
| Sync/Timecode |
No |
| Presets |
Vocal EQ |
| Sampling Rate |
48kHz, 96kHz |
| Compression |
No |
| Crosstalk |
90dB 22 Hz to 22 kHz |
| MIDI Connections |
No |
| Power Supply |
Internal Power 18 VAC, 1 Amp |
| EQ |
Yes |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB) |
| Display Type |
6-segment LED input meter , Large Analog VU Meter |
| Effects |
No |
| Product Weight |
2.5 |
| Dimensions |
1.61 x 8.67 x 7.5 |
9/15/2009 5.0The C-Valve is a great Tool. By Tribe TRB from Charlotte, NC About Me Professional Musician - Clear Sound
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
By Marcellus from South Carolina - Non-recording application
5/16/2008 1.0FANTASTIC PAPERWEIGHT! 2/28/2008 1.0Disappointed....very disappointed 3/15/2005 (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) By Anonymous from Undisclosed
Samson C-Valve Tube Microphone Preamp
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for One year and labor for One year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
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