CAPI VP28-Platinum 500 Series Preamp - Handcrafted Studio Excellence
The CAPI VP28-Platinum is a premium 500 Series mic/line preamp, hand-built in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of CAPI’s exclusive Platinum line. Designed to deliver the iconic sound of the VP28 kit with enhanced components, it features Platinum-exclusive CA2618 1:8 input transformers, CA2623-Pt Litz wire output transformers, and CA-0252 discrete opamps for superior tonal quality. With a FET Direct Inject (DI), switchable input impedance, and a 2-stage amplifier design, the VP28-Pt offers versatile gain staging and rich harmonic content, ideal for vocals, drums, guitars, and more, all in a VPR-compliant module.
Premium Analog Components
The VP28-Pt upgrades the classic VP28 with Platinum-exclusive CA2618 1:8 input transformers and CA2623-Pt Litz wire output transformers, enhancing frequency response and adding depth to the low end. The CA-0252 discrete opamps, described as the “heart and soul” of the module, deliver clean, detailed sound with a touch of analog warmth, making it perfect for professional studio applications.
Versatile 2-Stage Amplification
Featuring a true 2-stage mic/line amplifier, the VP28-Pt offers a stepped preamp gain (MIC: +25.2 dB to +60.1 dB; LINE: -11 dB to +23.9 dB) and a second-stage fader booster with -16 dB to +12 dB of gain, yielding up to 72.1 dB total gain in MIC mode. This allows flexible gain combinations—crank the preamp for harmonic richness or boost the fader for cleaner gain—ideal for tailoring sound to any source, from ribbon mics to line-level gear.
Enhanced Features for Studio Flexibility
The VP28-Pt includes a FET DI with an auto-switching 1/4” front-panel jack, routing through the input transformer for added harmonic warmth, perfect for bass and guitar. A selectable input impedance (1k or 3k Ohms) optimizes performance for ribbon mics or tonal variety. The buffered two-pole (-12 dB) 80 Hz high-pass filter, chosen by professional engineers, reduces rumble effectively. A console-style LED meter ensures accurate output monitoring.
Key Features of the CAPI VP28-Platinum
- Hand-built in Nashville, TN, with Platinum-exclusive components
- CA2618 1:8 input transformers and CA2623-Pt Litz wire output transformers
- CA-0252 discrete opamps for superior sound quality
- 2-stage mic/line amplifier with up to 72.1 dB gain (MIC mode)
- FET DI with auto-switching 1/4” input for harmonic-rich instrument tracking
- Selectable input impedance: 1k or 3k Ohms (9k Ohms in LINE mode)
- Buffered two-pole (-12 dB) 80 Hz high-pass filter
- 18 dB pad for MIC or LINE mode, +27 dBu clipping level in LINE mode
- Console-style LED metering with LM339 quad comparators
- VPR-compliant,
Technical Specifications
- Type: 500 Series mic/line preamp
- Inputs: XLR (mic/line), 1/4” FET DI (auto-switching)
- Outputs: 500 Series output
- Preamp Gain: MIC: +25.2 dB to +60.1 dB; LINE: -11 dB to +23.9 dB
- Fader Booster: -16 dB to +12 dB (stepped)
- Max Gain: 72.1 dB (MIC mode)
- Input Impedance: MIC: 1k or 3k Ohms (selectable); LINE: 9k Ohms
- Pad: 18 dB attenuation (MIC or LINE)
- High-Pass Filter: Buffered two-pole, -12 dB at 80 Hz
- Clipping Level: +27 dBu (LINE mode, unity gain)
- Metering: Console-style LED with LM339 quad comparators
- Power Draw:
- Warranty: 5-year
