Walrus Audio Mantle

Preamp and DI for Electric Bass

• Developed in close collaboration with Ian Martin Allison for an optimal sound foundation for live, studio or home use
• Specially wound Sapphire transformers
• Delivers the powerful bass and low-mid sound of classic Neve preamps
• Airy, articulate top end, inspired by API preamp architecture
• High-impedance JFET buffer for articulate dynamics and exceptional clarity
• Transformer-based amplification for up to +23 dB gain
• Provides clean headroom and tape-like saturation
• Customised bass and treble EQ with a sophisticated blend of shelving EQ, bandpass and various LP/HP filters
• Transformer-balanced XLR output for generous headroom and uncompressed dynamics
• Simultaneous use in front of an amplifier and an FOH input or recording interface
• Active/passive pad reduces input sensitivity by 10dB
• Ground lift switch to prevent ground loops, reduce noise and increase headroom on active basses
• Controls: Bass, Gain, Treble
• Bass and treble controls with 11 selectable presets each
• Input: 1 x 6.3 mm jack
• Outputs: 1 x 6.3 mm jack and 1x XLR male
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 155 x 119 x 58 mm
• Power supply: 9 V DC, 500 mA, centre negative (power supply not included)
• Made in USA