Tierra Audio Calima Preamp

Full Description

Big-screen sound

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.

March towards greatness

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!

Power through your guitars

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.

Features

• Handmade in Madrid using top of the line parts
• Cinemag input and output transformers provide a stable, precise and pristine sound-quality with a near-zero noise floor
• Accurate VU meter to monitor your signal
• Gold plated connectors ensure the best audio transfer possible
• Stylish cherry wood front plate
• Constructed from durable, thermal and corrosion-resistant aluminium, perfect for heavy use in your studio regardless of the conditions
• Environmentally friendly cardboard packaging
• Each item is tested extensively before dispatch to ensure the highest quality control possible
• With every Lava preamp sold, a tree will be planted to give back to nature

Specifications

• Microphone input impedance: 600 ohm
• Instrument input impedance: 400 Kohm
• Maximum output: +23 dBu with max. 0.1 THD
• Harmonic distortion (THD): Less than 0.03 at +4 dBu output in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.1 dB at 20 Hz, -0.5 dB at 20 kHz)
• Gain level: From +28 dB to +72 dB (in steps of 4 dB)
• Output impedance: Less than 75 ohm, Transformer Balanced and earth free
• Noise floor: Less than -86 dBu
• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 90 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Power source: Variable voltage source between 110V AC60Hz to 220V AC 50Hz
• Operating temperature range: Between 0 and 40 Celsius
• Power source fuse: 500 mA
• Product code: TIERRA-CALIMA