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Key Features
Not just another studio preamp, the Calima Preamp brings something new to the table, environmental consciousness. With every purchase, a tree will be planted to give something back to nature to help build a more sustainable future. The visually stunning front panel resembles this sentiment through the sustainably, locally sourced cherry wood covering that will not only make you sound fantastic but look good whilst doing so.
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Harnessing the essence and character of the big screen, Calima delivers the wall of sound that's synonymous with the larger than life productions of the silver screen. The Cinemag input and output transformers help to stabilize your sound, giving you the perfect platform to express your performance without worrying about a lack of detail or presence. The audio optimised parts provide the full-range frequency response that will blend the thick and weighty low-end that gives you performance energy, with the detailed top-end to make sure every word is legible. Drive the Calima hard and you will discover a fantastically musical even harmonic structure that will add extra character and grit to your sound, helping you to lift above even the densest of cinematic mixes.
The most aggressive preamplifier in the Tierra Audio lineup, the Calima presents the perfect opportunity for percussion players and drummers to create crunching and punchy drum tracks that will cut above your mix. The handmade electronics and components provide an exceptionally fast transient response, meaning that you can add explosive attack to your drums and flatten any pokey transients. The aggressive nature of the Calima means that when sent into overdrive, you will hear a bed of even harmonics that bring out life and distortion to your sound, giving you an edgy and unique sound that will help your percussion stand out from the crowd!
Calima is the perfect solution for studio guitarists looking to capture their heavy and punchy tones with accuracy and explosiveness. Pair with your favourite electric guitar amplifier and microphone and you will retain all of the punch, dynamic and character of your tone through the Calima and into your recording software. No matter how hard you drive your amplifier to get the tone you need, the unrivalled headroom of the Calima means that it will be able to handle any volume you throw at it with a near-zero noise floor level to keep your signal clean and precise.
Any electrical items in your order may have been designed to work with a 240V circuit, using a United Kingdom G type plug connection or a 220V circuit, using an EU plug connection. An adapter or transformer may be required for these items to work properly and safely in your country. Some items work with a range of voltages, or have a switchable voltage control built in. Please refer to the specific product details for further information.