GC Audio RE-98 Overview
Recommended for engineers seeking a very quiet and transparent preamp with light coloration in the high frequencies, the RE-98 Cartridge from GC Audio is a preamp module designed exclusively for the Inherit Modular Preamp System. Designed as a reissue of the preamp in a famous British mixing console from the '90s, the RE-98 cartridge features plenty of improvements for the best possible results in modern recording scenarios.
When loaded into an Inherit chassis, the RE-98 provides a -20 dB attenuation pad for reining in overly hot signals. The Lundahl 1585 output transformer provides extremely clean audio balancing. The SSM2212 paired transistors and OPA1612 op-amp offer ultralow-noise operation for a highly modern recording tone. Finally, the PCB features a carefully selected routing path for the most efficient signaling possible with this design.
Stepped Gain Control
A welcome feature of the RE-98 cartridge for pro engineers is stepped gain control, which is provided in 12 steps, with each step in precise ± 6 dB increments:
- 1 = 2 dB
- 2 = 8 dB
- 3 = 14 dB
- 4 = 20 dB
- 5 = 26 dB
- 6 = 32 dB
- 7 = 38 dB
- 8 = 44 dB
- 9 = 50 dB
- 10 = 56 dB
- 11 = 62 dB
- 12 = 66 dB
General
| Compatibility | GC Audio Inherit Modular Preamp System |
| Chipset | SSM2212 Paired Transistors OPA1612 Op-Amp |
| Pad | -20 dB |
| EIN | >-129.5 dBu (150-Ohm Source at 60 dB, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) |
| THD+N | 0.04% |
Power
| Power Source | Proprietary Interface (Built-In) |
Environmental
| Environmental Protection | No |
Physical
| Mounting | Back: 1x Modular PCB Card Slot |
| Color | Green |
| Material of Construction | Metal |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
In the Box
- GC Audio RE-98 Cartridge for Inherit Modular Preamplifier System
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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