EQ Magazine - December 2008 - (Page 60) GEAR HEAD ATLAS JUGGERNAUT PRICE: $1,095 STRENGTHS: Variable impedance. Swappable iron/nickel transformers on inputs and outputs. Clip light. +THD for adding harmonics. Gain boost switch. 8 LED front panel buttons. LIMITATIONS: Lacks metering and output level control (although 1dB gain detents pretty much obviate the need for a “fine tuning” level control). CONTACT: www.atlasproaudio.com The Juggernaut is easily the most feature-packed preamp we received. It features 12–70dB of gain, iron and nickel input transformers (you can swap out one for the other in about 30 seconds, thanks to two screws and a clip), variable input impedance, a mute button, clip LED, and “+THD” (a 10dB output pad). This pre is so flexible, it’s the sort of device that offers an engineer nearly infinite tweaking options. In general, the iron transformer yields huge lows for tracking kick, snare, or bass guitar, while the nickel input transformer favors guitar. There’s also a 300–10k ohm dial impedance switch and 1/4" DI inputs. While recording bass guitar through the Juggernaut, it sounded a bit less “stiff” than many DI sounds— almost more like a miked bass amp. The unit also features lights on each of the eight front panel buttons, and pots with 41 detents (and aluminum knobs) for gain and impedance. CONCLUSIONS In general, we were floored by these pres: The sonic variety and overall quality was simply astounding. Clearly, the years of obsessive design and craftsmanship invested by these manufacturers has really paid off; after about a month of testing, I am now a confirmed 500 series junkie. In fact, I plan to purchase at least three channels of these incredible units. These pres gave my current projects some fresh inspiration, and a seriously-needed sonic shot in the arm. Our thanks go out to the designers and manufacturers for supplying the units for this article, and more importantly, their endless hours of exceptional design work. Now, where did I put my checkbook. . . . 60 EQ DECEMBER 2008 www.eqmag.com http://www.sonicus.net http://www.atlasproaudio.com http://www.sonicus.net http://www.eqmag.com
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