The Chandler Limited Little Germ 500 MKII preamp is a discrete, transformer balanced 500 Series module that combines Wade Goeke’s designs with recording studio favorites of the past.

The Germ 500 MKII is an updated version of our original Germ 500. This unit has an improved faceplate layout and nicer look. It uses classic germanium transistors in all Class A, transformer balanced circuits. The Germ 500 MKII is our well-known Germanium Preamp adapted for 500 series racks. We use the same transformers and amp blocks to assure the sound is consistent with our rack version; the sound is both thick and creamy!

We’ve updated the power on the MKII so there no known power-up issues with current lunchboxes and rack systems.

All Chandler 500 series units have now been tested and proven to have no power issues in the following racks:  API 500V 10-slot with L200 PSU; API 500-6B Lunchbox; API 500-6B HC “new version” Lunchbox; BAE 11-slot with power one supply; BAE 6-slot portable with power one supply; BAE 6-slot with Avedis designed supply; A-Designs 2-slot; Purple Sweet 10; and Empirical Labs 2-slot.

Circuit Type: Class A, Discrete, Germanium Transistor

Channels: Mono

Feature Set:

• Gain: Max -5 – +65 dB, stepped
• Module I/O: Transformer balanced
• Input Impedance: 200Ω (Ohms)
• Feedback: Adjustable
• PAD
• Thick mode
• D/I 1/4″ mono, 100k Ω (Ohms)
• Phantom Power: +48V, switchable
• Phase (Polarity): 0/180º, switchable

I/O: 500 Series format (frame dependent)

Power:

• 500 Series format: +/-16V
• Max. current draw: +16V @ +50mA / -16V @ -40mA