{"product_id":"british-audio-technologies-altec-1588-500-series-mic-preamp","title":"British Audio Technologies Altec 1588 500-Series Mic Preamp","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eBAT 1588\u003c\/b\u003e brings the legendary Altec 1588C microphone preamp circuit into the modern 500-series format. Engineered not as a clone, but as a faithful evolution tuned for contemporary production, the BAT 1588 pairs classic transistor topology with custom-optimised Cinemag input and output transformers. Designed to deliver rich harmonic texture, effortless vibe, and immediate musicality, it provides a distinct alternative to hyper-clean, transparent preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Sonic Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscrete Transistor Topology:\u003c\/b\u003e Preserves the original minimalist Altec 1588C signal path—free from op-amps or ICs—for a massive, open sound with low noise and enhanced thermal stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual Cinemag Transformers:\u003c\/b\u003e Features premium Cinemag transformers on both input and output stages, providing smooth low-end weight, mid-forward focus, and musical transient response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlexible Gain Staging:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with dedicated Gain, Trim, and Output Fader controls. Drive the front end for rich transformer saturation, then attenuate with the output fader to keep downstream converters or processors from clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecord-Ready Coloration:\u003c\/b\u003e Imparts a warm, cohesive vintage texture that helps sources sit naturally in a mix right from the tracking stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Component Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-assembled in small batches using 1-Watt 1% metal film resistors, Nichicon Gold capacitors, heavy-duty E-Switch hardware, and high-grade potentiometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 500-Series Module (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e±\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e16V rail power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGain:\u003c\/b\u003e ~55 dB (Optimised for condensers, dynamic mics, or ribbon mics paired with inline boosters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz – 25 kHz (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e±\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e0.5 dB deviation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignal Path:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully discrete Altec 1588C-inspired circuit; 100% transformer-balanced I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransformers:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Cinemag Input and Output transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/b\u003e Gain, Fine Trim, Output Fader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-built, small-batch manufacturing with individual unit QA testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"British Audio Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56951987929474,"sku":null,"price":662.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/1648\/8370\/files\/BAT-1588-V2_0001_BAT-1588-Front.png?v=1790687320","url":"https:\/\/makenoiseproaudio.com\/products\/british-audio-technologies-altec-1588-500-series-mic-preamp","provider":"Make Noise Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}