Artist Spotlight: Greg Fidelman - Metallica
Greg Fidelman and Metallica Ready to Track Any Instrument, Any Time with BAE 1073 and 1028 Preamps
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When Metallica and producer Greg Fidelman hunkered down to begin work on the legendary band’s latest record, he knew he needed the flexibility to hop in and out of the band’s studio and from instrument to instrument with ease. “They’re really busy guys, so we wanted to have all of our sounds for drums, bass, and guitar set up all at once and leave them that way,” Fidelman says. “That way they can get in there and cut a few takes without having to spend time dialing in sounds or breaking down mics each time.”
He knew that the (30) channels of vintage preamps the band had already in the studio would not be enough to simultaneously facilitate the multi-mic drum sound and detailed guitar micing setups he was envisioning for the sessions. He turned to BAE Audio preamplifiers to nearly double his available inputs, matching the classic sound of Metallica’s existing vintage gear with the added reliability of BAE’s modern construction and components.
BAE Gear: 1073, 1028
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1 XLR Bi-Polar PSU
2 XLR Bi-Polar PSU
Bi-Polar PSU Back
Bi Polar Power Supply
Bi Polar PSU Features
- Convertible to 230, 240, 100 and 220VAC
- The same hand-wired construction that BAE is known for.
- Includes AC Cable
PSU for 6 Space Rack/Lunchbox | Single or Dual 19" (1.6 Amp w/1 XLR)
MAP: $330.00
PSU for 11 Space Rack (2.1 Amp w/1 XLR)
MAP: $430.00
Bi Polar PSU Specifications
Small Bi Polar, 6 Space Rack
+/- 16V 1.6 Amp
Large Bi Polar, 11 Space Rack
+/- 16V 2.1Amp
48V
.1 Amp
Weight
4 LBS / 1.81 KG
Dimensions in Inches
5.75W x 3.5L x 7.5D
24V PSU
24V PSU Back
24V Power Supply
24V PSU Features
Remote power supply with four-foot cable capable of four times the current needed by the preamps for optimum sound quality.
- Convertible to 230, 240, 100 and 220VAC
- The same hand-wired construction that BAE is known for.
- Four foot cable capable of four times the current needed by the preamps.
- Includes AC Cable
24v Power Supply MAP: $330.00
24v Power Supply for 8CR & 8CM MAP: $430.00
24V PSU Specifications
Weight (Module/Rackmount)
4 LBS / 1.81 KG
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
5.75W x 3.5L x 7.5D
1272
1272 Inside
1272 Module
1272 Module Features
The 1272 module made by BAE is built to specifications to be used in original Neve® consoles.
- Built to specifications for Neve® consoles.
- The same hand-wired construction that BAE is known for.
1272 Module MAP: $750.00
1272 Specifications
Frequency Response
+/- 0.5dB 20Hz-20kHz
Frequency Response
+/- 0.5dB 20Hz-20kHz
Mic Input Impedance
1200 or 300 ohms
Output Impedance
50 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
80mA @24VDC
Gain
39dB External Gain Optional
Equivalent Input Noise
Better than -85dBu
Weight
4.25 LBS / 1.93 KG
Dimensions (in Inches)
5.25W x 1.8L x 8.5D
Single Rackmount
Dual Rackmount
Module Front
Module Inside
Single XLR PSU
312A Rackmount & Module
"This new flexible EQ range on the 312a is a dream come true for a tech head like me! I literally couldn’t ask for anything more!!"
JR Hutson
American Soul and R&B Producer and Songwriter
312A Features
The 312A is available as a 500 series module or a single or dual channel 19" rackmount.
Because there are no capacitors in the audio path, the 312A is super fast and punchy, allowing transients to pass easily, making them a favourite for drummers.
Made with the highest quality parts including Jensen input and output transformers and the BAE 2015 opamp. The 312A also includes a high impedance DI for instruments.
- Made using BAE 2015 opamps
- Supplied with Jensen input and output transformers.
- Remote power supply with four-foot cable capable of four times the current needed by the preamps for optimum sound quality.
- Switches have gold contacts for long life.
- XLR connectors on the back for mic input and output and phone jack in front for direct input.
- High impedance direct input for guitar and synthesizer.
- Separate front panel switches for phantom power.
312A Single mic pre w/power supply MAP: $1,100.00
312A pair mic pres w/power supply MAP: $2,090.00
312A Module (Compatible with API 500 series) MAP: $860.00
312B Module (Same 312A sound with extra 5db on the pad) MAP: $860.00
312A Specifications
Frequency Response
5Hz to 75kHz (-3dB)
Mic Input Impedance
≈1400 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈250k ohms
Output Impedance
75 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
110dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.1 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 27W (Rackmount)
40mA per Rail (Module)
Gain dB
10 to 66 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-120 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight (Module/Rackmount)
1 LBS / 0.45 KG (Module)
7 LBS / 3.18 KG (Single Rackmount)
8 LBS / 3.63 KG (Dual Rackmount)
Dimensions in Inches (Rackmount/Module)
19W x 1.75L x 9D (Rackmount)
1.5W x 5.5L x 6D (Module)
