Millennia HV-32

Millennia HV-32 is a single-channel microphone preamp in the 200 Series format, built on the HV-3 circuit that Millennia also uses in the HV-35 and the HV-3C. It fits API 200 frames and API Legacy and Vision consoles, so an existing API-format rack can get a different, clean preamp option.

Variable gain with a ribbon mode

Gain is continuously variable from 8.5 dB to 60 dB. A DC-coupled ribbon path adds a 10 dB boost, taking the maximum gain to 70 dB, which helps with low-output ribbon microphones. A 15 dB pad and 48 V phantom power cover loud sources and condensers.

Bandwidth and headroom

The frequency response runs from below 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz (+0/-3 dB), noise is -130 dB EIN, and THD+N is below 0.001% typically. Maximum output reaches +28 dBu, leaving room for hot signals.

KEY FEATURES

• 200 Series format for API 200 frames, Legacy and Vision consoles
• HV-3 transformerless discrete circuit
• Continuously variable gain
• DC-coupled ribbon path with +10 dB boost
• +48 V phantom power and 15 dB pad

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Gain: 8.5 - 60 dB, 70 dB in ribbon mode
• EIN: -130 dB (60 dB gain, 10 Hz - 30 kHz)
• THD+N: below 0.001% typically, below 0.0005% (5 ppm) at optimum settings
• Frequency response: below 3 Hz to beyond 300 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
• Maximum input: +20 dBu; maximum output: +28 dBu
• Phantom input impedance: 6,750 ohm; output impedance 24.3 ohm
• Dimensions: 1-1/8" x 2-5/8" x 5-7/8" (W x H x D), weight 1 lb