Chandler Limited REDD.47
A tube microphone preamplifier and DI inspired by the EMI REDD.47 amplifiers used at Abbey Road Studios.
Overview
The Chandler Limited REDD.47 is a tube mic preamp built as a recreation of the rare EMI/Abbey Road Studios REDD.47 vacuum tube line amplifier. It aims at the sound of Abbey Road's classic console gear and adds modern features. It has both microphone and instrument inputs, and it offers more gain and flexibility than the original unit. The look is classic British retro, taken from early EMI console layouts.
Specifications
| Product type | Tube Mic Preamp |
| Inputs/Features | 1/4” instrument DI and mic/DI switch |
| Voltage Gain Control | 7-position stepped switch |
| Voltage gain | Stepped 16-52dB |
| Fine gain | Stepped ±5dB |
| Total Gain | +57dB |
| Output control | Variable |
| Rumble filter | 75Hz |
| Harmonic distortion | Up to 2% harmonic distortion before clipping |
Design
The REDD.47 recreates the valve line amplifiers used in Abbey Road Studios' EMI REDD.51 console and the rare REDD.47 amplifier. It uses NOS and vintage parts, and its styling follows early EMI console layouts.
Market
Current market pricing for the Chandler Limited REDD.47 has been listed from $1,700.00, with MSRP references at $2,765.00. A 2014 forum listing noted a price of $2,629.
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