John Hardy Jensen Twin Servo 990 Mic Preamp

"The Jensen Twin Servo 990 Mic Preamp is considered the world's finest mic preamp by audio experts. It's the ideal integration of advanced design software, hardware, engineering know-how, and carefully controlled 'golden ears' tests. It has earned high marks for sonic performance since its introduction in 1988."


FEATURES:

• JT-16-B Input Transformer. Jensen's best mic input model.
• Two 990 Discrete Op-Amps Per Channel. Faster, quieter, more powerful and better sounding than typical monolithic op-amps.
• Elimination Of All Coupling Capacitors From The Signal Path. Results in less degradation of the audio signal.
• JT-11-BMQ Output Transformer. Jensen's best line output transformer.
• Input Bias Current Compensation Circuitry And DC Servo Circuitry. Eliminates signal degrading coupling capacitors.
• Standard Features:
• Fully Sealed Conductive Plastic Gain Control. Provides smooth continuous gain adjustments from 16dB to 60dB.
• 20 OHM MIC switch or 20dB PAD switch.
• POLARITY REVERSE switch.
• PHANTOM POWER switch.
• All Front Panel Switches Are LED Illuminated.
• Gold Plated XLR Connectors for maximum reliability.
• Ground Lift Switch On Each Channel. Helpful for eliminating ground loops.
• VU-1 meter. Very accurate and informative 20 segment LED meter, with separate Peak LED, for monitoring preamp output.
• Toroidal Power Transformer With Additional Shielding. Eliminates hum problems so no external power supply is needed.
• Universal Power Supply. Internal switch provides six primary voltage choices to accommodate use anywhere in the world.
• Chassis Ground Isolation Switch. Helpful for eliminating ground loops.
• Pin 2 Or Pin 3 High. Internal jumpers make changes in the field easy.

The John Hardy 990 is a made to order unit that can be outfitted with up to four channels of high quality transformer input Mic-pres.

Prices vary from $1550 (single channel) to $4250 (four channels).

It sounds great on a variety of sources, especially vocals and acoustic instruments.

If you're looking for a sound that's clean with just a slight hint of color, John Hardy should definitely be on your list.

Visit the John Hardy website for more info.