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Zero Distortion Technology
The Earthworks 521 ZDT utilizes David Blackmer’s Zero Distortion Technology to ensure ultra-low distortion levels, less than 0.0001%, providing unmatched audio clarity and fidelity.
KEY FEATURES
The Earthworks 521 ZDT is a high quality microphone preamp for 500-series format using on David Blackmer’s Zero Distortion Technology.
The Earthworks 521 ZDT delivers the same sonic performance as its 1U rack counterpart, with high precision and pristine preamplification. The 500-series mic preamp features a switchable phantom power, polarity invert, and peak amplitude peak detection, a similar feature found on the rack version of the ZDT Preamp series. Transparent gain is provided up to 60dB in 5dB increments.
The solid-state mic preamp features a superior common-mode rejection and overload margin as well as an incredibly low noise floor. The 521 ZDT has an ultra-wide bandwidth from 1Hz all the way up to 200kHz +/-0.5dB and extremely low distortion; less than 0.0001%. This ensures exceptional performance and transparency. With a wide range of impedances applied, the Earthworks is ideal with any microphone be it dynamic, ribbon or condenser.
Suitable for most ribbon, dynamic, or condenser microphones
- Clean, uncolored 500 series preamplifier for standard 500 series racks (required; sold separately)
- Zero distortion, less than 1 ppm (>0.0001%)
- Solid state, transformerless
- Switchable 48V phantom power
- Polarity invert switch
- Peak amplitude clip detection
- Transparent gain switchable from 5 to 60 dB in 5 dB steps
- High output level of +30 dBu
- Fully differential (balanced) from input to output (i.e., no internal conversion to single-ended)
- All discrete components; Class A amplification (no ICs and electrolytic capacitors in signal path)
- Greater transparency with minimum signal path and features
- Low noise floor
- Wide bandwidth
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock.
This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Extended Frequency Response
Offering an exceptional bandwidth from 1Hz to 200kHz +/-0.5dB, this preamp captures every nuance with precision, making it perfect for high-resolution audio applications.
Versatile Microphone Compatibility
Designed to work seamlessly with any type of microphone—dynamic, ribbon, or condenser—the 521 ZDT offers flexible impedance handling, enhancing its utility in diverse recording scenarios.