Chroma 500 Series Twin Tone-Amp
Chroma 500 Series Twin Tone-Amp
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Overview
Chroma is the world's first 500 series audio processor with Twin Tone-Amp architecture and the ability to accept real analog plugins for expanding its feature set. Answering the call for a single channel Silver Bullet, Chroma delivers with its twin topology (A or N) line processor and mic amp, but adds an exciting twist - an analog plugin slot accepting Colour Modules. This feature allows additional processing and effects to be inserted into the signal path and mixed with Chroma's classic 'A' or 'N' inspired MOJO Amps.
Features
- Mic or Mix/Line mode
- 48V phantom power
- Polarity reverse
- Mix/Line Gain: 0 to +26 dB, +26 to +52 dB (High Gain mode)
- Mic Gain: +8 to +34 dB, +34 to +60 dB (High Gain mode)
- Colour Drive: -6 to +18 dB
- Colour Mix: crossfade blend of processed and dry signal
- Baxandall Tone boost EQ
- LF (+3 dB): Pultec-inspired Subsonic (30 Hz) and Bass (60 Hz) frequencies
- HF (+4 dB): Presence and Air frequencies
- Vintage: softens high frequency response to emulate vintage British consoles
- Custom American made transformers
- ROGUE FIVE discrete op amps designed by Louder Than Liftoff, conforming to standard 2520 footprint
- Signal present indicator and bi-directional meter
- All circuit components chosen by ear for maximum MOJO
Made by tone geeks for tone geeks. Designed and assembled in Silicon Valley, California.
Documentation
Audio Samples and Demos
Chroma Sound Clips - Listen to Chroma compared to other API and Neve style preamps Also check out the Silver Bullet sound clips since Chroma is derived from the same architecture.
Videos
- Chroma Overview Video
- ProTools Expert - Review - Chroma 500 Series Mic/Line Pre By Louder Than Liftoff
- Audio Czar - Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Review Part 1
- Audio Czar - Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Review Part 2
- Audio Czar - Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Review Part 3
FAQ
Press
BUS PROCESSOR & MIC PREAMP IN ONE
CHROMA was designed with hybrid workflows in mind just like its big brother, the Silver Bullet. These days gear needs to be versatile on both the front endandthe back end. Featuring MIX and MIC modes, Chroma is both a line level processor, and a microphone preamp.
TWIN TONE-AMP™ ARCHITECTURE
At the heart of CHROMA are two Mojo Amps inspired by classic large format consoles – American (A), and British (N). These Mojo Amps lend their characteristic sonic footprints to any signal passing through the circuit. Like the Silver Bullet, CHROMA is the only processor of its kind that allows you to enable A or N sonics at the push of a button. Auditioning these two signature sounds during a session no longer requires re-patching or swapping preamps.
TONE SHAPING
Having the ability to shape tone with broad strokes can be just what the doctor ordered to get your tracks to pop in a mix. To round out the feature set, Chroma features switchable Baxandall High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) EQ boosts derived from drBill’s favorite Silver Bullet settings for sweetening and enhancing individual tracks or mixes. The user can select PRESENCE or AIR, and SUB or BASS frequencies via onboard jumpers. The HF switch can be programmed to add the Silver Bullet’s VINTAGE filter as well.
CONSOLE-LIKE SIGNAL FLOW
Select your input source - Mic or Mix. Choose A or N MOJO. Apply some sweet sounding saturation, compression, filtering or tone shaping.
CUSTOMIZE CHROMA WITH ANALOG PLUGINS
Power down your 500 series rack, remove the CHROMA module, install the Colour Modules of your choice, and re-install.
Pick one (1) mono Colour Modules, one for each channel.
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Rogue-Tec Air Colour Module
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Pulse Colour Module
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NERDY DETAILS
ANALOG EXPLANSION SLOT
Choose from our growing list of Colour module options to customize CHROMA. There is one analog plugin slot per channel you can fill to build your dream channel. You can also install any of the Colour modules from DIY Recording Equipment. This is a platform that adapts to the needs of your studio.
APPLICATIONS
LINE LEVEL APPLICATIONS:
- Mix / 2-Bus mojo
- Stem / Bus processing
- Tracking channel
- Colour module host – add compression, EQ, distortion, saturation, delay…
MICROPHONE PREAMP:
- Dual modes: A or N
- +8 to +60 dB of gain
- Phantom Power and Polarity Reverse
- Optimized to reveal full potential of ribbon and dynamic mics
PREMIUM COMPONENTS & BUILD QUALITY
We chose every component in CHROMA by ear for maximum mojo and its sonic synergy with the rest of the circuit. Our meticulous development process involved both empirical measurement and real-world studio use to validate the design. We also leveraged what we learned designing and building the Silver Bullet and Chop Shop 500 Series. In this design you will find high end parts from Nichicon, Panasonic, Vishay, Susumu, Wima, TI, and Analog Devices. All audio path resistors are 0.5% or 0.1% thin film types for low distortion and noise. CHROMA also features custom American wound transformers and our very own ROGUE FIVE discrete op amps. Our PCBs use high temperature Tg 170 material for long-term reliability. The entire assembly is RoHS compliant (lead free). All final assembly and testing is performed by fellow music makers.