Description
The Catalinbread Crooner Console Pre Preamp Pedal brings the character of the legendary RCA BA-31 studio microphone preamp to your pedalboard, making it an excellent choice for players who want everything from rich clean enhancement to thick overdrive, distortion, and saturated fuzz. Inspired by the same vintage studio gear that helped define countless classic recordings, the Crooner expands on that foundation with a UREI-style discrete op-amp that dramatically broadens its gain range while preserving the warm, full-bodied response that made the original preamp so desirable.
The interactive Push and Trim controls are the heart of the Crooner's sound. Push drives the UREI-inspired input stage into the RCA-style preamp, while Trim increases the gain of the preamp itself, allowing you to move naturally from transparent clean boost through harmonically rich overdrive and into heavily compressed transformer saturation. A simple Filter control gently rolls off treble to keep higher gain settings smooth and controlled, while the Volume control provides plenty of output for pushing an amp or following pedals.
With its germanium-equipped circuit, transformer-inspired character, and highly interactive gain structure, the Crooner responds exceptionally well to your picking dynamics and guitar volume control. We think it's a fantastic choice for players looking for an inspiring alternative to traditional overdrive pedals, especially if you're after vintage studio coloration with a remarkably wide range of usable gain.
Specifications:
- Effect Type: Preamp / Overdrive
- Circuit Inspiration: RCA BA-31 Studio Microphone Preamp
- Front End: UREI-Inspired Discrete Op-Amp
- Components:
- Germanium Circuit Elements
- Transformer-Based Design
- Controls:
- Push
- Volume
- Filter
- Trim
- Power Requirement: 9-18V DC Center Negative Power Supply (Sold Separately)
Sku: CROONER
The interactive Push and Trim controls are the heart of the Crooner's sound. Push drives the UREI-inspired input stage into the RCA-style preamp, while Trim increases the gain of the preamp itself, allowing you to move naturally from transparent clean boost through harmonically rich overdrive and into heavily compressed transformer saturation. A simple Filter control gently rolls off treble to keep higher gain settings smooth and controlled, while the Volume control provides plenty of output for pushing an amp or following pedals.
With its germanium-equipped circuit, transformer-inspired character, and highly interactive gain structure, the Crooner responds exceptionally well to your picking dynamics and guitar volume control. We think it's a fantastic choice for players looking for an inspiring alternative to traditional overdrive pedals, especially if you're after vintage studio coloration with a remarkably wide range of usable gain.
Specifications:
- Effect Type: Preamp / Overdrive
- Circuit Inspiration: RCA BA-31 Studio Microphone Preamp
- Front End: UREI-Inspired Discrete Op-Amp
- Components:
- Germanium Circuit Elements
- Transformer-Based Design
- Controls:
- Push
- Volume
- Filter
- Trim
- Power Requirement: 9-18V DC Center Negative Power Supply (Sold Separately)
Sku: CROONER
