Safe Sound Audio (UK) first gained respect with the Model P1 channel strip, a "do all" recording channel that does many things well, but with a key focus on vocals. In my experience, you just can't mess up a vocal take with a P1. It holds things in place very nicely with a 'finished' sound that delivers the original tone and bandwidth of the source, just in a reduced dynamic range. In other words, it's remarkably clean but effective and doesn't make things sound small after even heavy amounts of compression and limiting. It is equally as wow while tracking bass for the same reasons, great control but doesn't squash the tone. 90% of the time the two things I compress while tracking a band are bass and vocals, hence my love for the P1. Introducing the P501 / 500 series Channel Strip! Visit Safe Sound Audio's Website for Details
The first production run is nearing completion on the 500 format series version, aptly named the "P501" (P1 + 500). The P501 is designed and built in the UK by Robert Campbell (former designer for Neve and Calrec).
The P501 features the same clean sound and control of the P1, and features never before included on a single 500 series format device. It is not just a phantom powered pre, or DI, or line level device, it's also a compressor and limiter with full metering on board for input and gain reduction. The P501 still only takes up a single space and is logically laid out.
Features
- Mic Preamp (with phantom and +72dB of clean gain)
- DI (jack and select switch on face of unit)
- Line Level (balanced, uses same 1/4" jack on face)
- Hi Pass Filter (80hZ @ 18dB per octave slope)
- 'Peakride' Compression (same as P1, multi side chain and smooth)
- Ratio = 1:1 to Infinity:1
- Attack = 1ms to 60ms
- Release = variable from 90ms to 500ms (tracks the natural audio decay)
- Limiter (set at 0dB and placed before the makeup gain)
- Auto Makeup Gain (when adjusting comp threshold, same as P1)
- + / - 15dB additional makeup gain
Benefits
- Mic pre / DI / Line Level all in one
- Extremely easy setup, not a tweaky compressor
- Vocal and bass guitar tracking are controlled, clean and big
- Limiter can be selected separately for more control options
- Prevent digital overload of your a/d converters
- Patch it in during mixdown with available 1/4" balanced input select
- Ready to fill an empty 500 slot near you
P501 User Maual Online
Safe Sound Audio is imported by ZenPro Audio in the North American market, and enjoys distribution worldwide. See
-= Safe Sound Audio =- for ordering information. ZenPro Audio is taking pre-orders, pricing is $699 in North America and will ship soon. For more information email me via my signature link. - Warren
