Crane Song FLAMINGO - Manual (Page 4)

INTRODUCTION
FLAMINGO, is a high quality 2 channel discrete class A microphone pre-amp. It can be operated as a
musically transparent pre-amplifier, but is capable of emulating vintage sounds as well as creating
distinctive new ones.
The input gain is selected by a stepped switch for gain matching and repeatability. This is followed by a
continuously variable attenuator to provide gain trim. Gain is adjustable in 6 db steps to 66 db gain and
down to off by the attenuator.
Each channel has independently switchable phase and phantom power switches.
FLAMINGO also contains a 2 channel 22 element VU meter with an over load indicator to allow accurate
monitoring and ease of level adjustment.
Unique to FLAMINGO are three switches that allow the user to select different sounds; these are the
IRON, SOUND and TONE switches. By using these switches FLAMINGO can produce many different
sounds. The SOUND switch changes the type of amplifier and the IRON switch puts iron in the audio
path. The TONE switch, a 3 position switch allows for standard - (original Flamingo sound) when the
switch is in the center position, when moved to the right, Flamingo operates as a transparent preamp,
and when the switch is in the left most position, It has more color.
Also added to Flamingo is an input impedance switch. Providing 2 choices, the first is the original
Flamingo; the second is to match large diaphragm condenser mics as recommended by David Bock, of
Bock Audio
FLAMINGO has transformer-less balanced inputs and outputs. The unit is 1 rack space tall and operates
from 100V, 115V, 230V or 240V mains.
FLAMINGO is designed to be flexible and give the user a tool to solve real world recording, broadcast,
and sound reinforcement problems. It can provide an artistic choice of sounds at the flip of a switch.
The original Flamingo is not upgradable to this version
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