Huge clean gain for any microphone you own. The Heritage Audio LANG 312L is a 500 Series microphone preamp with New York-style energy, power and punch. With up to 90 dB of gain and a built-in lifter, it drives low-output ribbon and vintage dynamic mics without an external booster. It fits any 500 Series rack or lunchbox.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
500 Series users, studios recording with ribbon or broadcast dynamic mics, and engineers who want an American-flavoured preamp for kick, snare, bass and vocals.
Specifications
| Format | 500 Series module |
|---|---|
| Maximum gain | 90 dB |
| Mic input impedance | 1200 ohm; 10 kohm with lifter, transformer balanced |
| Line input impedance | 10 kohm bridging, transformer balanced |
| DI input impedance | Over 2 Mohm, unbalanced |
| Output impedance | Under 75 ohm, transformer balanced, drives 600 ohm |
| Maximum output | Over +30 dBu into 600 ohm |
| THD | Under 0.005% at 1 kHz, under 0.01% at 100 Hz |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz (+0.3 dB) to 20 kHz (-0.2 dB) |
| EIN | Under -130 dBu unweighted |
| Op-amp | HA-880 |
| Power | 50 mA per rail, +/-16 V DC |
| Type | 500 Series mic preamp |
Good to know
- It needs a 500 Series rack or lunchbox to run.
- It has a DI input, so you can plug bass or guitar straight in.
FAQ
Do I need a Cloudlifter for my ribbon mic?
No. The built-in lifter and 90 dB of gain are designed so ribbon and vintage mics need no external booster.
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