A-Designs
Explore 1 A-Designs vintage audio models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.
Models
Mixers
- Mix Factory — A-Designs Mix Factory (2017) — a 16-channel analog summing mixer with selectable Cinemag transformers. Praised for depth and imaging in Sound On Sound.
Preamplifiers
- Ventura — A-Designs Ventura channel strip — discontinued mic preamp, EQ, and DI box in 19-inch rack format, noted for studio and live use
- Ventura SE — A-Designs Ventura SE — discontinued 1U channel strip with mic pre, DI, and parametric EQ; 14 lbs, 0.01% THD, transformer-coupled design
Processors
- HM2EQ — A-Designs HM2EQ Hammer — discontinued dual-mono tube EQ known for smooth highs and musical warmth. Favored in mastering, now a sought-after vintage unit.
- KGB-II — A-Designs KGB-II dual-channel instrument preamp — used for direct injection and tracking, with reported use in DAW setups.
- KGB-ITF — A-Designs KGB-ITF instrument preamp — solid-state, 3-band EQ, transformer-balanced output. Find pricing, specs, and current listings for this no-DI-needed tone tool.
Rack Mounts
- 503HR — A-Designs 503HR 500 Series rack chassis replaces the 500HR with improved power monitoring. Find out what we learned from limited specs and current listings.
Other Models
- EM-PEQ — The A-Designs EM-PEQ brings the legendary Pultec EQP-1A sound to the 500-series format with solid-state reliability and pro-grade components.