AES Preview: Martinsound MSS-01 DI

Developed to the standards set by Martinsound's Martech MSS-10 microphone preamplifier, the Martech MSS-01 Natural Sound Direct Inject Interface is now shipping. Martinsound designed the MSS-01 on the engineering bench, in their listening lab, and under the influence of real-world use at Martinsound Studios with some of the most discerning musicians and producers in the world.

MSS-01 features Include: High Impedance passive path input with transparent passthrough, High Impedance active path input with transparent passthrough, (powered by +48 v Phantom Power), Low Impedance output, and a Ground Lift switch.

The MSS-01 has both active and passive stages for use with a wide variety of instruments and sources, and is designed to deliver high-end performance for live or recording applications. The MSS-01 can be used with electric bass guitar and electric guitar with magnetic or active pickups, piezo-equipped acoustic Guitar, electronic keyboards running long lines to snakes or mixers, or any high impedance source needing to be interfaced with a mic amplifier.

The MSS-01 has a US Pro User Net price of US$595.00, and is available from Martinsound and professional audio dealerships worldwide.