The Shift Line Olympic MkIIIS is a compact, fully-featured tube bass preamplifier with a warm, deep, and characteristically compressed sound. It combines classic tube sound with modern audio processing technologies, making it a versatile tool for bass players. The preamplifier features universal connectivity, allowing it to be used in complex setups.
Key Features:
- Tube type: 12AX7
- Memory card type: microSD
- IR latency: 1.2ms
- Input (IN): 6.3mm, mono, unbalanced, -20dB, 1MOhm input impedance
- Thru (THRU): 6.3mm, mono, unbalanced, -20dB, 1kOhm output impedance
- Send (SEND): 6.3mm, mono, unbalanced, -10dB, 1kOhm output impedance
- Return (RETURN): 6.3mm, mono, unbalanced, -10dB, 1MOhm input impedance
- Output (OUT): 6.3mm, mono, unbalanced, +20dB, 1kOhm output impedance
- Balanced Out: XLR, mono, balanced, +10dB, 1kOhm output impedance
- Aux In (AUX): 3.5mm, stereo, unbalanced, 0dB, 10kOhm input impedance
- Headphones (PHONES): 3.5mm, stereo, unbalanced, +10dB, 10Ohm output
impedance
- Power: 12V DC 650mA, negative tip, 2.1/5.5mm diameter
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 124x104x55mm (4.9x4.1x2.2")
- Unit weight: 480g (1.06lb)
- PSU weight: 120g (0.26lb)
The preamplifier also includes a series effects loop for external processing, two built-in cabinet impulses (SUNN 200s 2х15 and AMPEG SVT-810E 8х10), and a microSD card slot for uploading custom cabinet impulses. It features controls for gain, 3-band passive EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), master volume, and high- frequency harmonic content. Additionally, it offers a ground loop override switch and safety instructions for handling high voltage and tube replacement.
The Shift Line Olympic MkIIIS comes with a 12V DC 1000mA PSU with 4 changeable plugs and a user guide. It is designed to provide bass players with a versatile and high-quality tube bass preamplifier for various use-cases.
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