REDD.47-SE Special Edition Tube Microphone Preamp
Experience the legendary sound of Abbey Road Studios with the REDD.47-SE, a Special Edition of the iconic REDD.47 microphone preamp. Originally developed for EMI’s REDD.51 console, the REDD.47 quickly became a favorite among engineers for its punchy, harmonically rich, and aggressive tone. This limited-edition model revives that classic character using rare vintage parts and precision design by Wade Goeke.
Vintage Tone, Authentic Components
The REDD.47-SE is built with new old stock and genuine vintage components from the 1960s and 1970s, making it one of the most accurate recreations of the original REDD.47 ever produced. Each unit includes 53 vintage parts, meticulously sourced over years to deliver the authentic sonic signature of classic EMI gear.
Featured resistor types include:
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Piher resistors (used in vintage EMI, Neve, and Marshall gear)
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ISKRA resistors (early Marshall and British amplifiers)
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Beyschlag and Roederstein (German-made, widely used across European audio designs)
Featured vintage capacitors:
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Siemens and WIMA (found in classic EMI and Neve units)
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ERO and Roederstein (German-made, highly respected)
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Mullard ‘Tropical Fish’ capacitors (renowned for their musical tone)
REDD.47 Console Heritage, Reimagined
The REDD.47 Special Edition features a refined front panel layout that echoes the original REDD console cassettes, complete with a glowing EMI backlit badge—a nod to vintage EMI consoles. It also incorporates enhanced functionality with added Input Sensitivity, Line Input, and Bass Lift controls, inspired by the REDD.51 console.
This unit retains the classic REDD.47 circuit while delivering modern usability, exceptional tube warmth, and a vintage aesthetic that stands out in any studio.
Key Features
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Special Edition of the REDD.47 tube preamp
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Constructed with rare vintage and NOS components from the '60s and '70s
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Enhanced with Input Sensitivity, Line Input, and Bass Lift from REDD.51
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Iconic REDD cassette-style layout with EMI lighted badge
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Recreation of the legendary Abbey Road Studios REDD.47 tube preamp
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Mic/Line inputs (XLR), D/I input (1/4")
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Stepped gain (6 dB increments), fine gain trim (+/-5 dB)
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Total gain up to +57 dB
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Custom-wound transformer-balanced I/O
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EF86 and E88CC tubes
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Internal power supply
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Handmade in the USA
Technical Specifications
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Type: Mono Tube Microphone Preamp
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Circuit: EF86 (input), E88CC (output)
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Inputs: XLR Mic/Line, 1/4" D/I (transformer balanced)
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Output: XLR Line Out (transformer balanced)
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Gain Range: 16–52 dB (stepped) + fine trim
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Total Gain: +57 dB
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Input Sensitivity Options: 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB
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Output Level Control: Variable
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Phase Switch: Yes
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Phantom Power: +48V, switchable
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Power Supply: Internal
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Made in: U.S.A.
Ideal For:
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Professional recording studios
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Vintage tone enthusiasts
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Engineers seeking the legendary REDD/Abbey Road sound
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Audiophile-grade analog front ends
Rediscover the sound that shaped generations of music—with the REDD.47-SE Special Edition Preamp, a faithful tube revival of one of the most revered microphone preamps in history.
