{"product_id":"electric-co-ec3","title":"Electric \u0026 Co EC3","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric \u0026amp; Co EC3\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates the 1950s Ampex 351 tube preamp circuit, known for the dense, colored sound of vintage tape recorders. This is a tool for engineers chasing character, not neutrality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen a Quiet Source Needs Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70dB of gain and a DC-coupled push\/pull output stage make it easy to drive ribbon mics and other quiet sources hard while keeping the fullness and richness that come from a 12AX7 input tube and 12AU7 output tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Direct-Recording Signal Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Jensen input transformer paired with a Cinemag output transformer builds a warm, dense tone, and the built-in DI input with mic, line, and output pads gives full level control at every stage — from a quiet vocal to a loud bass guitar plugged straight into the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional output pad allows even more precise level matching before the next device in the chain, and the manufacturer markets the DI input as a \"killer\" feature — strong enough for passive bass without losing dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit modeled on the 1950s Ampex 351\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC-coupled push\/pull output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJensen input transformer, Cinemag output transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gain for quiet sources and ribbon mics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio-grade DI input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated phantom power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 70 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubes: 12AX7, 12AU7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput transformer: Jensen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transformer: Cinemag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: mic, line, DI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: mic, line, output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents: Mil-Spec resistors, boutique capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom power: regulated +48V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: single channel, rack chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse case: vocals, ribbon mics, bass and guitar via DI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Electric \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961474142545,"sku":"61031","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Electric_Co_EC3_1.jpg?v=1789722192","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/electric-co-ec3","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}