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Earthworks 521 Single Channel Zero Distortion Technology 500 Series Preamp

£999.00

This Solid State 521 Zero Distortion Preamplifier is the next ideal addition to your recording rig.  Premium Architecture Polarity invert; switchable phantom power; peak amplitude clip detection; these are just a few of the excellent features provided by the 521. A transformerless output stage allows for long cable runs – all without any detriment to […]

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Description

This Solid State 521 Zero Distortion Preamplifier is the next ideal addition to your recording rig. 

Premium Architecture

Polarity invert; switchable phantom power; peak amplitude clip detection; these are just a few of the excellent features provided by the 521. A transformerless output stage allows for long cable runs – all without any detriment to your quality. Transparent gain is even highly switchable, from 5dB to 60dB. This is done in 5dB increments. 

Add to this efficient overload margin, common mode rejection and an ultra-low noise floor, as well as a broad bandwidth and distortion lower than one part per million, and you've got yourself an extremely innovative piece of engineering. Performance is maintained no matter the impedance; the 521 is great for dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones as a result. 

Features 

  • Works well with the majority of condenser, dynamic and ribbon microphones. 
  • Extremely wide bandwidth. 
  • Very low noise floor. 
  • Transparent gain (switchable from 5dB to 60dB within 5dB steps). 
  • Peak amplitude clip detection. 
  • Polarity invert switch. 
  • Switchable 48V phantom power. 
  • Solid-state, transformerless architecture. 
  • Zero distortion. 

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Earthworks

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Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

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