500 Series VHD Microphone Preamp

This VHD Pre Module features the uniquely versatile VHD-based preamp technology from Solid State Logic's Duality studio console, sized to fit into the 500 series modular rack format. This compact size makes Duality's industry-leading sound available to studios of all sizes.

The VHD Pre is an immensely versatile recording and processing device. It can deliver ultra-clean SSL SuperAnalogue 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, transistor-esque grunge. The VHD Pre gives the user ultimate versatility from a studio-grade preamp, all in a highly convenient format.