Hazelrigg Industries VLC Tube Preamp/EQ Channel Strip - Your Studio’s Ultimate Tool
The Hazelrigg Industries VLC is a tube-powered preamp/EQ channel strip engineered to be the ultimate audio Swiss Army Knife for modern studios. With microphone, DI, and line-level inputs, this all-tube unit delivers a perfect blend of finesse, power, and versatility, making it an indispensable asset for audio professionals seeking top-tier sound quality and creative control.
Superior Preamp Design by D.W. Fearn
At the heart of the VLC is a preamp and power supply design derived from D.W. Fearn’s acclaimed VT series. This foundation ensures lifelike sonic transparency and abundant headroom, positioning the VLC as the premier choice for amplifying your entire microphone collection with pristine clarity and tube-driven warmth.
Simple, Analog Versatility
With a tactile front-panel rotary switch, the VLC seamlessly toggles between Microphone, Instrument (DI), and Balanced Line inputs. Whether you’re capturing clean tones or pushing for rich tube saturation, its all-tube circuit infuses vocals, guitars, synths, and more with analog warmth and presence. The rear-panel Line Input transforms the VLC into a powerful insert for mixers or DAWs, adding harmonics and vitality to your productions or final mixes.
Responsive Onboard EQ
Beyond its preamp prowess, the VLC features a passive EQ channel for intuitive tone shaping. With Low Cut, Low Boost, High Boost, and High Cut controls—each paired with a two-way High/Low-Frequency Select switch—you can sculpt your sound with musical precision, even at extreme settings. The EQ In/Out toggle allows instant A/B comparisons, ensuring you nail the perfect tone every time.
Built to Endure
Handcrafted in the USA, the Hazelrigg VLC is a durable, studio-ready workhorse designed to enhance your recordings for decades. Elevate your vocal chain, instrument tracks, or mixes with true-tube warmth and unmatched versatility—experience the VLC difference today.
Key Features of the Hazelrigg VLC
- Microphone, Line, and DI preamplifier with passive LC equalizer
- Amplifier and power supply designed by D.W. Fearn for exceptional clarity
- Transformer-coupled input and output with all-tube signal path
- Passive EQ with Low Cut, Low Boost, High Cut, and High Boost, plus 2-way frequency selectors
- Custom-wound inductor for rich tonal character
- Selectable balanced line input on rear panel, front-panel switchable
- Dual microphone inputs (front and rear) and front-panel instrument input
- Locking +48V phantom power safety switch, -20 dB pad, polarity reversal, and EQ bypass
- 5-year warranty (90 days for vacuum tubes), handcrafted in the USA
Technical Specifications
- Inputs: Microphone (Front and Rear), Instrument (Front), Balanced Line (Rear)
- Signal Path: All-Tube, Transformer-Coupled
- EQ: Passive, Low Cut/Boost, High Cut/Boost with 2-Way Frequency Selectors
- Controls: +48V Phantom (Locking), -20 dB Pad, Polarity Reversal, EQ Bypass
- Inductor: Custom-Wound
- Construction: Handcrafted in the USA
- Warranty: 5 Years (90 Days for Vacuum Tubes)
