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The New AP10-2 Electro-Acoustic Preamp
 The
AP10 concept was initially launched by Award-Session in 1995 and was
called the GG10 in Europe, after Gordon Giltrap who adopted the unit as
his! He still uses them to this day. However, we have re-named it the
AP10, as this was it’s better known name in USA when made for MORLEY, the
wah & volume pedal company.
This is a great tool for live performance,
whose range of useful
features are unmatched by
any other electro-acoustic pre-amp
available. A great deal of
thought went into designing
the AP10 and has been hailed
as one of the best ever electro-acoustic
preamps.
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here for a closer look at the AP10
Although designed for acoustic
guitars, we have learned of
many musicians using them
with mandolins, violins, double
basses and a whole host of ethnic stringed acoustic instruments fitted
with transducers. So, it appears as if it’s usefulness is only limited
by the users imagination!
Of course, you can use it for direct recording acoustic instruments
too. AP10 is quite a sophisticated piece of kit which will enable
you to create all sorts of quality acoustic rhythm and solo tracks.
Gordon is one of Britain best acoustic soloists. Follow his example.
Hear it in action on his latest CDs. For more information on
Gordon Giltrap, go to:
www.giltrap.co.uk
GG10/AP10 History File
 GG10, as it was known, was a descendent from the MatchBox direct box specially created for electro-acoustic guitars. There
were three available for electric guitar, electric bass and acoustic
guitar (MB10, 11 & 12).
Gordon initially used the MB11, which he still has, but it was thought
that the other features we could offer would make it a much more exciting
and useful product... which time showed to be the right decision. Many
were sold all over Europe and America.
Around the late 1990s, multi-FX units became available for
electro-acoustic
instruments and made the GG10 seem a little ‘lack-lustre’ by comparison,
so we stopped making it. Throughout the time it was off the market, we
received a steady stream of enquiries from musicians.
Now, of course, the fashion has swung back to analogue gear. With this, we
decided to re-introduce the GG10 back onto the market under the guise of
AP10.
AP10 Into A PA System:
AP10-2 has been designed primarily for
use with PA and any other ‘flat
response’ amplification like keyboard
combos, direct recording or
hifi amps.
AP10 Into A Guitar Amp:
AP10
works very well when plugged into
the ‘Line In’ input found on many electric guitar amplifiers. By connecting
AP10 at this point, the
preamp inside the guitar amp is
bypassed, thereby, side-stepping
the ‘voicing’ which has been
designed to enhance electric guitars
(not acoustic guitars). AP10 then acts as the preamp and provides
a quite natural tone to
emanate from the guitar amp,
even though it is fitted with guitar
speakers.
Three Band Passive EQ:
The
three band NearMic™ passive EQ
gives a natural warm, rich tone
which has been designed to
remove much of the harsh percussive
tones normally associated
with electro-acoustic guitars fitted
with under-saddle transducers.
Tuner Output/Signal Through:
AP10’s full-time buffered TUNER
OUT is provided because so many
guitar tuners have an input
impedance too low for piezo
transducers, resultantly, this can
spoil the tone of the guitar.
This output can also be used as a
buffered signal through. In this
mode, the preamp acts merely as
an ultra-high to low impedance
converter, without any tonal
changes what-so-ever. All the
other functions of the preamp are
unavailable.
HornSaver Filter:
HornSaver™
is a selectable filter designed to
remove hi-end strumming transients
which can cause damage to
HF horns in PA systems. It has
nothing to do with male potency
preservation after consuming a
skin-full of booze.... sadly!
Mute/Bypass Footswitch:
The
MUTE function is situated post
TUNER OUT to enable silent instrument changes or tuning, without waving or
calling to the sound engineer to drop the
faders!
When AP10 leaves our workshops, the footswitch is set for MUTE function.
This can be altered to a BYPASS switch for those who need to quickly
remove AP10 from the signal path.
TruTone Bypass Circuitry:
The
TruTone circuitry automatically
comes into action when AP10 has had it’s footswitch function converted
to BYPASS. This ensures
the instrument always ‘sees’ the
correct input impedance and prevents
any effects connected after
the AP10 from corrupting the guitar’s
natural tone.
XLR Or Jack Output:
The AP10
Acoustic preamp now has an XLR
output in addition to the jack out-put.
Both can be used simultaneously
if required. The signal quality
at both outputs is of identical
quality. The XLR output is provided purely for convenience in connecting
AP10 to stage boxes.
AutoSense Allows Use Of Most
AC Adapers:
AP10 runs from a
9V battery or virtually any 9 to 16
volt AC Adapter giving a positive
or negative voltage polarity (not
supplied). Thanks to its clever
AutoSense circuit, it automatically
sets the correct voltage polarity,
so NO harm can be done by use
of an incorrect adapter - GUARANTEED.
All Steel Construction:
AP10 is
built into a solidly constructed
steel case to withstand the hard
life it will receive over many years
of use. We have known a fork lift
truck to drive over one and the
PCB survived to work. It just
needed a simple ‘pot’ replacement
and new case (naturally).
We are always happy to service
older units when required. It
takes about seven working days to
turn them around. Parts are plentiful
too.
Price: £99.00.
Available Direct from
Award-Session.
TEL: 01256 477222
OR
Buy Online (UK/EU Orders only)
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ON SPECIAL OFFER: £75.00 (RRP £99.00)
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