Buzz Audio ELIXIR
- True Class-A discrete design – premium 500 Series microphone preamp architecture
- Lundahl output transformer – adds warmth, depth and musical character
- Up to 70 dB gain – ideal for ribbon and dynamic microphones
- Switchable impedance settings – selectable microphone and DI impedance for tonal flexibility
- Balanced signal path – clean and transparent audio performance from input to output
- Ultra-wide frequency response – detailed sound with fast transient reproduction
Product information "Buzz Audio ELIXIR"
The Buzz Audio ELIXIR is a premium Class-A discrete 500 series microphone preamp engineered for transparent, high-headroom audio recording with exceptional transient response and musical warmth. Designed for demanding professional studio environments, it combines precision detail with the rich analog character associated with high-end discrete circuitry.
The preamp features a fully balanced signal path from input to output, ensuring clean and accurate signal transfer throughout the entire audio chain. A premium Lundahl output transformer adds subtle harmonic depth, enhanced dimensionality, and a smooth analog character without compromising clarity or detail.
Known for its ultra-low noise floor and extremely wide bandwidth, the ELIXIR captures audio with remarkable openness and precision. Its fast transient handling makes it particularly effective for dynamic sound sources such as drums, percussion, piano, and acoustic instruments while preserving natural dynamics and tonal balance.
The ELIXIR also performs exceptionally well with ribbon microphones and high-end condenser microphones, providing the clean gain and detailed response required for critical vocal and instrument recording applications. Its transparent sound signature allows the true character of the microphone and source to remain intact.
Combining Class-A discrete design, premium transformer technology, and professional-grade performance, the Buzz Audio ELIXIR has become a respected choice for engineers seeking refined analog warmth, accuracy, and versatility in modern recording environments.
| Safety Warnings: | The specific safety instructions for the product are provided in its user manual. |
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Buzz Audio
Buzz Audio Ltd
8 Opawa Street Blenheim 7201 Marlborough New Zealand.
management@buzzaudio.co.nz
https://www.buzzaudio.com/
- Technical Data:
- Minimum microphone gain: +22 dB (-2 dB with pad engaged)
- Maximum microphone gain: +70 dB
- Minimum instrument gain: +12 dB (-3 dB with pad engaged)
- Maximum instrument gain: +60 dB
- Maximum output level: +34 dBu into 3 kΩ load
- Frequency Response
- Microphone input: 10 Hz – 300 kHz @ 20 dB gain (-3 dB)
- Instrument input: 10 Hz – 120 kHz @ 20 dB gain (-3 dB)
- Slew rate: 30 V/µs @ +20 dBu output level
- Harmonic Distortion
- Measured at -20 dBu input level, gain adjusted for +10 dBu output
- Microphone: 0.15% @ 100 Hz, 0.01% @ 1 kHz, 0.005% @ 10 kHz
- Instrument: 0.15% @ 100 Hz, 0.015% @ 1 kHz, 0.015% @ 10 kHz
- EIN microphone: -132.5 dB A-weighted, 150 Ω source impedance
- Signal-to-noise ratio microphone: -73 dB A-weighted, input shorted
- Signal-to-noise ratio instrument: -76 dB A-weighted, input shorted
- CMNR Microphone
- -78 dB @ 100 Hz
- -100 dB @ 1 kHz
- -100 dB @ 10 kHz
- Input impedance microphone: switchable 4 kΩ / 1.2 kΩ
- Input impedance instrument: switchable 1 MΩ / 20 kΩ
- Size: 37 × 132 mm (fits 1 slot in API 500 series rack format)
- Power requirements: 150 mA ±15–18 V DC supplied by 500 series frame
