The famous $5 preamp

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  1. The-RoBoT

    The-RoBoT Rock Star

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    Ok 1st off, don't over read into this article (other words don't dissect it to bits) i thought some of you would find it interesting esp some *yes*

    Anyway enjoy it.

    http://www.record-producer.com/?a=5163
     
    The-RoBoT, Apr 24, 2012
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  3. Jessycd

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    Very interesting, thanks !

    Did you try to build one ?
     
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    beyond interesting. thanks for info and link
     
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    It shouldn't be too difficult for the basic amp, especially omitting the biasing output op amp and the 4 protective diodes as he mentions, it's an ultra simple and cheap design on veroboard. The problem is the +18V -18V power rails. Either you go with the multiple 9V PP3 batteries as he's done for a simple solution or use more ICs as shown for the INA217 on TIs website, which shows 3 TI ICs, a DC-DC converter and two regulators for +18V and -18V, and that's omitting providing the 48V phantom power.

    If you made one I'd double check all your soldering, especially for short circuits before connecting it to anything, and I'd be really cautious before connecting it to expensive audio gear. Your $5 pre-amp may then cost you a lot more if you fry anything. :)
     
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