The Nicerizer 16 was originally conceived because of the demand from customers for something that would "sweeten" the output from pro-tools and other DAW, and to make the final mix easier to distribute and handle.

The Nicerizer 16 is designed to take the output out of the digital realm, and to add the Class A characteristics and feel before the final recording.

The “Nicerizer 16” uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage, but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Line Input Technology.

The Nicerizer 16 is a 2U 19" rack mountable 16 - 2 Summing Mixer, that can be stacked and linked in any multiple and various configurations to give high quality, line-level, Class A, discrete buffering, summing and mixing.

Stereo Class A Microphone pre-amplifier/DI

The DRS-2 Mic-Pre/DI uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a "valve-like" sound. It also incorporates our high input impedance DI circuitry.

The DRS-2 is the culmination of over 40 years experience designing Class A circuitry within the Audio Recording Industry.

The DRS-2 was the first bespoke product to be launched by Phoenix Audio (UK) in the U.K. in November 1999, and has enjoyed an almost “cult” following ever since. The Class A output stage (TF1) was originally designed by David Rees, the designer of the famous Nevetm 2253 Limiter and 2254 Limiter/compressor (amongst many other designs), as a retrofit for Nevetm modules, and the TF1 has now been superseded by the DSOP2 output stage.

The Class A, discrete, truly balanced, transformerless microphone input stage was designed to out-perform any transformer input for frequency response, yet has all the characteristics expected in a high quality Class A design, while the discrete, Class A, high input-impedance DI stage delivers a clearer, stronger and more defined and open sound that captures all the nuances and subtleties of your instrument.

DRS-Q4


Stereo Class A Microphone pre-amplifier/DI/EQ

The DRS-Q4 is a 4 Band Gyratory-based Eq with 11 selectable frequencies, and Mic, Line, and DI inputs. We know you will be as pleased with it’s sonic qualities as we are.

The DRS-Q4 has the advantages of more than 25 years experience in audio engineering, today’s component and manufacturing technology, but still retaining “that sound” uniquely achievable through Class A design.

Phoenix Audio International (UK) is dedicated to the development of Class A discrete technology used within high build-quality equipment.

The DRS-Q4 uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete, truly-balanced Mic Input Technology which gives a "valve-like" sound. It also incorporates our high input
impedance DI circuitry.

NICE DI


Class A Stereo DI
The Phoenix Audio “Nice DI” is a high-quality, active, Stereo DI, with Class A, discrete, high-impedance inputs (10M), and Class A, discrete, transformer balanced outputs.

The Phoenix Audio (UK) Class A, all discrete, Stereo DI has been tested and used by many professionals in studio recording environments. And the comments are always the same…”This is the definitive DI!!!”. The DI’s characteristics are very noticeable on any input source, and is superb for “sweetening” the output from DAW or any other signal source.

The Phoenix Audio “Nice DI” is a high-quality, active, Stereo DI, with Class A, discrete, high-impedance inputs (10M), and Class A, discrete, transformer balanced outputs. It has been tested and used by many guitar professionals in studio recording environments, and the comments are always the same.....The overdrive is fantastic, the guitar sounds clean, clear, and un-restrained. This is the definitive DI!!!. The DI’s characteristics are very noticeable on any input source, and is superb for “sweetening” the output from DAW or any other signal source.

The result is a brighter, clearer sound. A transformation of your instrument. And a STEREO unit for the price of many mono units.

Specifications

* Class A Stereo DI Output specs.
* Gain range : 0dB minimum to +40dB maximum
* Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20Khz +/- 0.5dB
* Maximum Output: +26dBu @ 1Khz
* Noise: –90dB @ 22Hz to 22KHz
* Advantages: The Class A DI has a very high input impedance (10Mohm), without the use of FET's. This means that the guitar pickups are not loaded as with a lower impedance input, and so allows every transient to be reproduced, making even a cheap guitar sound exceptional.
* Inputs: 1/4" jack (TS) input on the front panel
* Output configuration: Transformer isolated, balanced output (XLR) on the rear panel and a 1/4" jack (TS) unbalanced output on the front panel.
* Other features: Stereo Unit with independent gain control, mains operated, switchable input voltage (110/220Vac)

DRS-1

Mono Class A Microphone pre-amplifier/DI
Following on from the huge success of the DRS-2, 2 – channel microphone pre-amplifier/DI, Phoenix Audio have released the single channel, half rack-width, mono Pre/DI

The DRS-1 Mic-Pre/DI uses our well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), but also has our latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a "valve-like" sound. It also incorporates our high input impedance DI circuitry.
Specifications

* 1U half rack space unit: With 240V/110V mains voltage input selector switch
* Class A (TF1) Output specs. Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +- 0.5dB, Maximum Output = +26dBu @ 1kHz, Noise = -90dB @ 20Hz to 20kHz.
* Output connections: XLR's and TSR 1/4" Jack on rear
* Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, True balanced Mic input stage.
Microphone inputs: XLR's on Front and Rear Panels
* Individual Earth Lift: Push-button Switches
* Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5dB steps With 10dB more available on the fader.
* Gain reduction: -20dB pad push-button switch (Mic input)
* High Input Impedance DI: Mono 1/4" Jack on front panel
* Gain Meter: LED Metering. (Green = 0dB, Red= +8dB, corresponding to “4” and “6” on a PPM Meter).
* Phantom Power: Switchable phantom on Push-button Switche
* High Pass Filter: on Push-button Switch
* Phase Reverse: on Push-button Switch
* Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4dB @ 40Hz, -0.3dB @ 25kHz
* Frequency Response: DI Input Stage: -0.3dB @ 40Hz, - 0.5dB @ 25kHz
* Typical Headroom: +24dB on Mic-Pre stage
* DI Stage gain: Maximum of 20dB