In a world full of microphone boosters and boxes, there is a surprising lack of options that offer unique and colorful sounds in stereo. The Launcher Deluxe changes that. This stereo inline mic preamp and line-level saturator expands on the winning formula of the original Launcher to give engineers and artists an indispensable tool they can use anywhere.
The Launcher Deluxe enables you to add 26dB of gain and color to two separate ribbon and dynamic mic sources or bypass the boost and just get a dose of beautiful saturation on any active microphone or line-level signal. Whether you need to boost a bland mic, spice up a sterile source, add some depth to your mixes or expand your sound in the live setting, the Launcher Deluxe can help make your audio stand out.
The Launcher Deluxe utilizes two separate signal paths for passing both mic and line-level signals through the unit. Each individual path features two custom hand-wound toroidal transformers and the same analog circuit that gave the original Launcher its distinct color and vibe. Unlike other microphone boosters, there is nothing clean about the Launcher Deluxe. You’ll benefit from a powerful dose of stereo color, which you can control by driving your preamp as little or as much as you like.
Launcher Mode is the perfect choice for elevating any dynamic or ribbon microphone. When one or both channels are switched to Launcher Mode, simply plug your mic cable into one of two Neutrik combo jacks on the front plate of the Launcher Deluxe and connect an XLR cable from the back to your mic preamp, mixer or audio interface. Once you engage phantom power, you’re now cooking with an additional 26dB of gain and color via the Launcher Deluxe.
In Saturate Mode, your Launcher Deluxe becomes more than an inline mic preamp. This new mode offers up The Launcher’s trademark coloration to any active mics, condensers or line-level source without any gain boost. While in Saturate Mode, it’s unnecessary to run phantom power to reap the benefits of the Launcher Deluxe’s color. If you’re using a condenser microphone that needs phantom power, simply engage it on your mic pre, mixer or interface and it will pass through the Launcher Deluxe to your mic.
Specifications
SATURATE MODE:
- Gain: 0dB
- Max Output Level: 5V
- Output Noise Level: N/A
- Powering: No phantom power necessary in Saturation Mode.
- Electrical Impedance: Equal to the impedance of your microphone preamp, mixer, or audio interface.
- Recommended Load Impedance: 10k Ohm
- Current consumption: N/A
LAUNCHER MODE:
- Gain: 26 dB (load >1kOhms)
- Max Output Level (0.5% THD): 8.3 dBV (2.6 V)
- Output Noise Level 8 μV (JIS-A)
- Powering: 48 Volts (According to IEC 61938)
- Electrical Impedance: 1 kOhms
- Recommended Load Impedance : >1k Ohms
- Current consumption: 5.0 mA
GENERAL INFO
- Channels: 2
- Modes: Launcher Mode / Saturate Mode
- Frequency Range: 10 Hz – 20,000 Hz (-1 dB)
- Connectivity: 3-pin male/female XLR connector + ¼" 6.35mm TRS socket
- Size: 6.3 x 3.8 x 2 in (159 x 98 x 50 mm)
- Weight (No Box): 2 lb (950 grams)
