The IGS Audio VANAD 500 is a mic/instrument preamp designed in the API 500 standard. The module is transformer balanced on inputs and outputs using Carnhill transformers. All regulators on the front panel are stepped (switches). VANAD 500 is a mic/instrument preamp designed in the API 500 standard. The module is transformer balanced on inputs and outputs using Carnhill transformers. All regulators on the front panel are stepped (switches). Front Panel: IN - input level, from 0dB (Line) to +30dB (Mic), 3dB steps OUT - output level, from +0dB to +30dB, 3dB steps HPF switch - 6dB/Oct high pass filter: OFF/30/100Hz Ø switch - phase reverse: ON/OFF +48V switch - phantom power: ON/OFF XLR/HiZ - input: Hi-Z (front) / XLR (rear) Technical specifications: API 500 standard module Preamp Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input impedance 1kΩ - Carnhill transformer balanced Output impedance: 600kΩ - Carnhill transformer balanced Max input level (LINE): +20 dBu Max output level: +22 dBm Amplification: 60 dB PAD from -30 to 0 dB, step 3dB Phantom power +48V HPF filter: OFF, 30, 100 Hz Phase reverse Harmonic distortion THD: up to 0,2% Frequency response: +/- 0.1 dB 20Hz to 20kHz Signal-noise: over 99 dB Power supply: +/- 16V Current consumption: 60mA Dimensions: (h*w*d) 132x37x158mm Weight: 900g