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Hendy Amps Nuclear Unicorn

Mic Preamp

£1,549.00 (Inc VAT)

£1,290.83 (Ex VAT). Shipping calculated at checkout.

Absolute Destruction What is this thing and what happened to all the artists? Well, Chris decided that he needed a mic preamp and DI that could go from pristine clarity all the way to absolute raging distortion...

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Absolute Destruction

What is this thing and what happened to all the artists?

Well, Chris decided that he needed a mic preamp and DI that could go from pristine clarity all the way to absolute raging distortion in a single unit that screams outrageous. As it turns out, this goal has been accomplished and demanded a name and faceplate as outrageous as the actual circuit design!

Mic Preamp

Based on the Warhol topology, but with double the gain stages, the Nuclear Unicorn has the ability to be used as a rich and responsive preamp on any source, with any mic. Interestingly enough, as a result of the user having control over the gain on all four stages, the tonal response of the mic or DI source can be changed a good deal based upon how each gain level is set. As well, all colouring options on the NU are available at all times, further making for an amazing array of options.

But What Do The Names Mean?

Good question!

PAD - This switch enables the user to lower the volume of the source feeding the NU

Megaton Increase - This switch is a type of top boost in that it gives a large boost to the highs and high mids when needed. This especially helpful for dark mics and instruments

Shock Wave - With this much gain you always need a low cut control. This knob gives the ability to drop the low end from the beginning of the circuit in order to retain clarity, especially when driven into heavy distortion

Rainbow Crush - Ever wanted to use a diode based distortion but only on the highs and high mids? This switch is for you! Crunch with punchy bass!

Mass Destruction - This is the first gain stage control and will drive the rest of the entire circuit

Tactical Mode and Enhanced Tactical Mode - These switches are there to cut the highs (think close to Air Band) and are primarily useful when using a lot of distortion. They can help keep the signal from breaking down into oscillation when needed or desired.

More Mass Destruction - This controls the second gain stage

Sum of All Fears - This knob controls the third gain stage

Fallout - Finally you have the control for the final gain stage that also acts as the Trim control

Gamma Burst - This switch engages a unique mid cut circuit driven by a transformer and variable capacitor bypass. When you think of this switch imagine taking a source like a bass guitar and making it sound really, really mean.

Unicorn Sparkle - This is the knob that allows you to raise or lower the highs in the mid cut circuit. It can make the signal really dark or quite bright when desired but is only available when Gamma Burst is engaged

48v - Phantom power

The sheer power and versatility of this unit is unmatched by anything on the market today and will bring even the most boring of sources to life with minimal effort. From keyboards to bass guitars, to drums, to vocals, the Nuclear Unicorn is an absolute tonal standout!

Included Features

DI Input

48v Phantom Power Switch

XLR In and Out

Unbalanced DI Out

Low Cut Knob

Four Gain Stages With Controls For Each

High Cut Switches

Top Boost Switch

Diode Distortion Switch

Pad

Transformer Mid Cut Circuit Switch With Tone Knob

Jensen Transformers in and out

All Hand-Wired, construction

Rugged, etched metal faceplate

Shipping – For next day delivery you must order before 3.30pm

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International/Export – Delivery charges will be calculated at checkout. All orders that are in stock we aim to dispatch from our warehouse within 48 hours. We ship all orders outside of the UK, NI, Isle of Man, Channel Islands via Fedex. All prices and delivery charges are exclusive of VAT for export. The customer is responsible to pay for any additional duties and charges.

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