Ashdown Engineering

AAE-CTM VALVE PRE

£499.00

Elevate your bass game with the CTM Little Stubby Preamp. In response to your requests, we've crafted an all-tube 1U rack/desktop preamp with a built-in headphone output. Plug in and instantly access incredible bass tones. While digital plugins have their place, it all starts with a great core tone, and that's precisely what our preamp provides.

This versatile preamp features both transformer isolated Pre and Post Di Outputs and an FX Loop, allowing seamless connection to an amp, FOH, or DAC. Its intuitive design combines traditional 'Bass, Middle, and Treble' rotary EQ controls with Volume, Drive, and a unique Feedback control. This combination effortlessly produces both contemporary and classic all-valve tones.

At the heart of this preamp lies the Feedback control, enabling you to fine-tune your tone from vintage warmth to modern mid-heavy richness. Coupled with the three-band EQ, the tonal possibilities are nearly limitless. The addition of an FX send and return ensures your favourite modulation and time-based effects integrate seamlessly.

The CTM Preamp also boasts a USB C recording output, perfect for connecting directly to your DAW. With a codec chosen for its low THD and SNR, it faithfully reproduces your bass tones. Discover a new era of bass mixing with the CTM Little Stubby Preamp by Ashdown.

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AAE CTM Valve Pre. Bass, Middle and Treble Knobs
Simple but neccessary EQ
The pre amp combines traditional ‘Bass, Middle and Treble’ rotary EQ control making it very simple and familiar to dial in a great bass tone.
AAE-CTM Valve Pre. DI Outputs, Post EQ, Pre EQ
Professional DI Outputs
Split outputs allow you to send the signal to 2 places, ideal for sending to front of house and your own IEM rig at the same time. All warmed up with the built in Valves.
AAE-CTM Valve Pre. USB-C Outputs
USB-C Output
Easily connect to your DAW via the USB-C output.
AAE-CTM Valve Pre. Illuminated VU Meter
Analogue sound for a digital world
Get great classic all-valve tones from its ECC81, ECC82 and ECC83 preamp valves. Switch for passive or active instruments makes it easy to use any Bass.

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