Retrosonic A26 500 Series Mic Preamp

Legendary 70’s API console sound in 500 format. The RA26 design is based on API 528/536 input channel with some modifications to make them usable as standalone preamps.

Key features:

- 60dB overall gain
- Custom input and output transformers
- Standard 2520 DOA socket
- 2520 DOA fitted

- 500 format compatible design
- Grayhill stepped Gain control
- Variable output volume T-pad
- Custom socketed 2520 DOA
- Custom wound input transformer in numetal can enclosure for lower noise levels
- Custom wound output transformer matching the original API desk properties
- Metal oxide film resistors
- Low impedance signal and power capacitors

- Phantom power for microphones
- PAD switch: -20dB
- Phase switch
- Authentic control knobs
- Module is fully built on a PCB
- All components are THT

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.