Trident S-20 Dual Channel Microphone Preamplifier [Number 2].

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From Google AI Overview:

The Trident Model S-20 is a dual-channel microphone preamplifier featuring a variable sweep low-cut filter, a gain range up to +60dB, and a unique dual-mic input switching layout. 

Key Features

• Dual discrete channels with independent gain control from unity to +60dB without needing a pad. •
• Input selector switch that allows toggling between two different microphones or mic/line sources on a single channel. •
• Variable-sweep high-pass/low-cut filter adjustable from 5Hz to 200Hz to eliminate rumble and subsonic mud. •
• Individual phase reverse switches and +48V phantom power per channel. 

Sound and Performance

• Users on Geaar Space generally agree that the Trident S20 delivers a clear, open, and fast sound profile with a smooth high end and plenty of headroom.
• Frequently praised for tracking high-transient or aggressive sources like drums, electric guitars, and bass. 

        Here are some user comments:

Been using mine for years. Sounds great on vocals, guitars, overheads and a lot more. Some people on here bash it, don't know why. I have/had preamps from UA, Vintech, Rpert Neve Designs, Focusrite etc. and the Trident S-20 isn't inferior to any of them, just slightly different. I don't get the whole preamp worship thing.

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One of the best pres on the planet imo. I use it on everything. Sounds clear and open and the high end sounds awesome. Guitars, great. Snare, awesome. Kick, huge. Really the most underrated pre available. 

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I like mine very much, got it for xxx usd. one of the best buys I've made. Has done me proud on almost everything. I almost bought another one,  and regret letting it slip by everytime I use the one I have.

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I've had a lot of luck using with elec guitars, kick and snare. I also had great results using it for vocals through a tube mic. A bit thick, but that made it useful in my case.

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S20 is one of the best IC based mic pres.  It’s worth it.

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This is from an SOS review, dated March 2002.

The S20 is certainly a competent mic preamp and worked well enough with a variety of capacitor and dynamic mics across a wide range of budgetary levels. Its sound character has, if anything, a tendency towards a mild richness or warmth — although this is not immediately obvious in the manner of, say, a genuine valve-based preamp. This subtle character seemed to be revealed most with percussive material or anything with complex transients, which seemed to be rounded and smoothed slightly in a musically flattering way.

The variable high-pass filter is very handy — I wish more preamps would provide a similar facility to permit conscious control of unwanted subsonic noises. And with half the control's rotation covering the range from 5Hz to 35Hz, it is easy to fine-tune the optimum turnover point.

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Another view; from Bentage Queen:

The Trident S20 Dual Mic Preamp has an input selector that switches between mic and line or 2 mics, a great feature for instantly comparing which mic is really the best for a particular job. Switch reverses the phase of the input signal. 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Gain swing ranges from a true unity to +60dB without any pad. Variable-sweep, low-cut filter controls lows from 5Hz-200Hz that can muddy a mike. It removes stage and floor rumble, takes out subsonic interference, and improves the HF performance of the signal by the elimination of LF intermodulation distortions.

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This unit has seen very little use, in my smoke free and climate controlled studio.

It will be packed and shipped properly.

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