Artist Spotlight: Steve Vai
-Steve Vai
Renowned guitarist and recording legend Steve Vai has picked British Audio Engineering (BAE) mic-pre's and EQ for his demanding stage and studio needs. After extensive testing and auditioning ten of the top products available today, Vai remarked, "BAE is the clear winner, simply stunning -- kind of magical."
In 1999, BAE carved out a premium niche in the vintage Neve/API market as the first company to remanufacture the 1073 mic-pre/equalizer since its discontinuation by Neve in the 70s. After years of repurposing and racking up mic-pre's and EQ from classic Neve and API consoles, BAE now faithfully recreates new versions using original sources, including Jensen transformers, Carnhill transformers, and Elma gold-plated switches from Switzerland.
To decide on BAE's new 1073, Steve Vai did a comparison with the original, a modern day circuit board replica, and BAE's new unit. "BAE has the smoothest and most responsive EQ I have ever heard," he commented. "It just adds a beautiful air and is clearly superior..."
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Hot Fuzz Guitar Pedal
"The BAE Hot Fuzz distortion pedal is a great little stomp box. Totally adjustable distortion, level & EQ. Tons of great tone. & very genuine tube sounding distortion. Very unique sound."
Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver & More
-Slash
Hot Fuzz Features
Musician, Songwriter, Producer
-Dave Stewart
The Hot Fuzz pedal is essentially two pedals in one. The left side is a high frequency boost and the right side is an English 1970's style fuzz box. The Hot Fuzz can be used independently or in series to create a high frequency distortion.
- All Solid State design with 4 Bipolar, low noise transistors.
- Transistor Noise Figure <2 dB across the entire audio band.
- Individual sections for High Frequency Boost and Fuzz; each section has true bypass foot switch.
- High Frequency Boost: single stage. Up to 5kH
- Fuzz: triple stage.
- Sonically selected film, ceramic, mica, and electrolytic capacitors.
- Individual gain pots for each section. Fuzz section also has control pots for Juice, Bass, and Treble.
- Output fully adjustable from 0 to 3.5Vrms, referenced to a 40mV input signal and all controls full.
- Power: Single 9V battery; can be bypassed with external power supply and 2.5mm power jack - center Negative; battery need not be removed.
- Total Maximum current draw: <6 mA.
- Unit is powered when input is connected, whether LEDs are on or off. Remove plug from Input jack to conserve battery power.
- Handbuilt in the USA
- BAE build quality throughout.
Hot Fuzz MAP: $275.00
Power Requirements
9V
Dimensions in Inches
2.5H x 6L x 3.5W
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500C FET Compressor
500C Features
Based on the design of studio staple FET compressors of the ’60s and ’70s heard on countless hit records, the 500C features controls for input and output gain, plus the four selectable, time-honored compression rations of 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1.
In addition to taming peaks, its premium components and classic circuit design add highly desireable analog warmth to your signal, making it an all-star for everything from drums to bass to vocals. Like all BAE Audio gear, the 500C is hand-wired in California to ensure the highest possible quality control.
- FET gain reduction
- Three 2520 style opamps
- Transformer coupled output
- Feedback style peak limiter
- SC HPF
- Hard bypass
- Gain Reduction on/off
- Comp ratios: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, ABI
- ABI All Buttons In
- Fully enclosed
- High quality components throughout
MAP: $1,200.00
Max Input Before Clip:
+27dBu
Noise:
-82dB (+4dBu input, 1KHz, A-weighted, GR off)
THD+N:
0.15% (+4dBu input, 1KHz, A-weighted, GR off)
Frequency Response:
+0.3dB / -0dB (10-22KHz)
SC HPF:
6dB/octave @ 125Hz
Current Draw:
Approx 120mA/Rail
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Royaltone Fuzz Pedal
Royaltone Features
The Royaltone further explorers the possibilities of vintage English fuzz circuits in a dual-stomp format featuring powerful in-series 3-band tone circuit. The Royaltone’s fuzz imparts an instantly recognizable spitting, buzzy grit that cuts right through even the densest mix.
- All Solid State design with 4 Bipolar, low noise transistors.
- Individual sections for High Frequency Boost and Fuzz; each section has true bypass foot switch.
- Sonically selected film, ceramic, mica, and electrolytic capacitors.
- Individual gain pots for each section. Fuzz section also has control pots for Juice, Bass, and Treble.
- Power: Single 9V battery; can be bypassed with external power supply and 2.5mm power jack - center Negative; battery need not be removed.
- Total Maximum current draw: <6 mA.
- Unit is powered when input is connected, whether LEDs are on or off. Remove plug from the input jack to conserve battery power.
- Handbuilt in the USA.
- BAE build quality throughout.
Royaltone MAP: $275.00
Circuits & Gain:
1. Tone stack with 3 controls (left switch and green LED):
a. MID (12.5 dB gain)
b. BASS (13.6 dB gain)
c. TREBLE (16.1 dB gain)
2. Tone Bender (Fuzz) with 2 controls (right switch and red LED):
a. ATTACK (20 dB gain)
b. LEVEL (20 dB gain)
Circuit Topology:
1. Tone Stack: 3 JFet transistors, as buffers and gain.
2. Tone Bender: 1 JFet and 2 Bipolar transistors.
3. Power Supply: +9 Volts D.C., battery or remote supply (plug is center
negative, 2.0mm diameter).
Power Requirements
Idle: 7 mA
Max (both sections on): 13 mA
Dimensions in Inches
3.625 Wide x 6.25 Deep x 3.125 High
Dimensions in Millimeters
3.625 Wide x 6.25 Deep x 3.125 High
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73EQL 500 Series Module
An instant classic with a shared legacy
“The 73EQL shares the same pedigree and workmanship of our classic 1073 lineup,” explained Mark Loughman, President of BAE Audio. “Achieving an authentic 1073 sound inside the 500 series format was a significant milestone for our company five years ago, and today we’ve managed to extend this capability into what we feel is the best sounding 500 series EQ on the market. With its extended control over all three frequency bands, the 73EQL delivers world class vintage BAE sound in a compact form factor.”
The highly anticipated 73EQL follows the success of the 1073MPL 500 series preamplifier, which was introduced four years ago and which was quickly adopted as a foundational element for many commercial and project studios around the globe. BAE Audio has been building the 1073 for two decades; consecutively longer than any other company in history. The company’s 500 series rendition of this classic circuitry is the result of many years of research and development, over which time the company strived to retain the authentic sound character of the 1073 in an impossibly small package — without compromising quality, materials or workmanship.
73EQL Features
The 73EQL delivers impressive tonal shaping options into a diminutive size, making it the ultimate accompaniment to a BAE 1073MPL 500 series preamplifier or as a stand-alone EQ to complement just any other input source. With a 3-band EQ section and highpass filter controls, the 73EQL is able to shape nuances of sound sources while imparting the classic sound character of the 1073 — this makes it the ultimate companion for on-location, studio recording, mixing or mastering applications.
- Extended high frequencies of 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz and 20kHz
- Extended mid-range of 270 Hz, 360 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1.1 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.3 kHz, 3.2 kHz,4.8 kHz, 7.2 kHz, 10 kHz
- Extended low frequency range of 20 Hz, 35 Hz, 60 Hz, 110 Hz and 220 Hz
- Extended highpass filter of 25 Hz, 45 Hz, 70 Hz, 160 Hz and 360 Hz
73EQL 500 Series Module MAP: $1,200.00
1073 Dual DMP
1073DMP Desktop Mic Pre
"The DMP is perfect for live DI situations, recording on the go and of course, simple desktop recording. Having that 1073 sound in such a compact and powerful unit is a brilliant idea."
Dave Weiner
Guitarist for Steve Vai
The First Portable Dual 1073 Mic Pre
The 1073 Dual DMP features the same pre-amps and the same Carnhill (St Ives) transformers as the 1073 and 1084.
All units come standard with the 'Bootsy Collins' mod (channel one ONLY) which consists of an OEP Carnhill DI transformer to create the first 1073 direct box. The Dual DMP features include two DI thrus, phase reverse, 48V for phantom power, a built in PSU for extra portability and the same hand-wired modular design that BAE is known for.
DMP Users Include:
Slash, Vance Powell, Chris "Frenchie' Smith, Timo Kielnecker (G Love), Chris Chaney (Alanis Morrisette Janes Addiction), Warren Haynes, Bootsy Collins, Snoop Dogg, Matt Sorum, Huw Williams, Dave Weiner, Derek Trucks, Oteal Burbridge, Jackie Greene, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Charles Twilling, Bobby Vega, Rafael Moreira
Features
- Built in PSU for extra portability.
- DI in and DI through.
- 48v for phantom power.
- Solid steel chassis.
- Same hand-wired modular design that BAE is known for.
Stereo 1073DMP MAP: $2,595.00
The Bootsy Mod MAP: $250.00*
*Please note, once unit is modded, the item is non refundable.
1073DMP Specifications
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
Mic Pre Input Impedance
≅1200 ohms
DI Input Impedance
≅150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain Voltage
0 to 33.4 Volts
Gain dB
0 to 71 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
1073 DMP
DMP Case
1073DMP Desktop Mic Pre
"The DMP is perfect for live DI situations, recording on the go and of course, simple desktop recording. Having that 1073 sound in such a compact and powerful unit is a brilliant idea."
Dave Weiner
Guitarist for Steve Vai
The First Portable 1073 Mic Pre
The 1073 DMP features the same pre-amp and the same Carnhill (St Ives) transformers as the 1073 and 1084.
All units come standard with the 'Bootsy Collins' mod which consists of an OEP Carnhill DI transformer to create the first 1073 direct box. The 1073DMP features include two DI thrus, phase reverse, 48V for phantom power, a built in PSU for extra portability and the same hand-wired modular design that BAE is known for.
DMP Users Include:
Slash, Vance Powell, Chris "Frenchie' Smith, Timo Kielnecker (G Love), Chris Chaney (Alanis Morrisette Janes Addiction), Warren Haynes, Bootsy Collins, Snoop Dogg, Matt Sorum, Huw Williams, Dave Weiner, Derek Trucks, Oteal Burbridge, Jackie Greene, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Charles Twilling, Bobby Vega, Rafael Moreira
Features
- Built in PSU for extra portability.
- DI in and DI through.
- 48v for phantom power.
- Solid steel chassis.
- Same hand-wired modular design that BAE is known for.
DMP 1073 Desktop Mic Pre MAP: $1,370.00
Road Case for DMP MAP: $250.00
The Bootsy Mod MAP: $250.00*
*Please note, once unit is modded, the item is non refundable.
1073DMP Specifications
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
Mic Pre Input Impedance
≅1200 ohms
DI Input Impedance
≅150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain Voltage
0 to 33.4 Volts
Gain dB
0 to 71 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight
7.3 LBS/3.31 KG
Dimensions (Inches)
5.3W x 4L x 11D
