Up for sale is a legendary Martinsound Martech MSS-10 single-channel "Natural Sound" microphone preamplifier in excellent condition. Purchased brand new and recently decommissioned from active service in a pro studio, this highly coveted preamp is globally revered by the audio elite for its astonishing realism. Often described as the mythical "straight wire with gain," the MSS-10 captures stunning, high-fidelity depth and presence without adding clinical or sterile harshness to the source. Condition & Details

  • Studio History: Meticulously cared for in a smoke-free, climate-controlled professional recording environment and maintained to strict standards. 
  • Dual Signal Paths: Features an ultra-precision microphone preamp stage paired with a secondary line driver section, providing incredible flexibility for riding gain manually or utilizing the balanced line input as a pristine hardware EQ insert point. 
  • Functional State: 100% operational. The stepped rotary gain selector (20dB to 65dB in perfect 5dB increments), continuous level control, -20dB pad, 48V phantom power, phase reverse, and mute toggle engage silently and accurately. The large, professional backlit VU meter functions perfectly with precise calibration tracking. 
  • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent overall condition. The sophisticated nickel-plated faceplate and distinctive red accent line are clean, crisp, and fully legible. Shows only the absolute lightest, negligible signs of standard rack mounting on the chassis sides. 

Ships securely packed and fully insured. 

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Listeda day ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • MSS-10 Single Channel Mic Pre
Finish
  • Silver
Categories
Year
  • 2010s

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