The Soyuz “Lakeside” preamp is a fully discrete, single-channel Class A preamp with a distinctive sound that stands out in the signal chain and enhances recordings. By using special transformers at the input and output and careful craftsmanship, the Lakeside adds rich character and dimension to any microphone, instrument or source.
The Lakeside is the perfect choice for recording voices that come to life, guitars that convey emotion, drums for a full and voluminous texture, and any other source that needs a colorful and distinctive finish.
The easy-to-use and remarkably versatile preamp provides an effortlessly “finished” sound for any recording, making it an essential part of any studio or setup.
The Soyuz Lakeside Preamp offers both clean headroom with characteristic coloration and harmonic distortion. Suitable for re-amping stems, recordings and complete mixes
- Single-channel Class A preamplifier
- Fully discrete, through-plated circuit
- Specially wound input and output transformers
- Gradual input gain switch with 5 dB steps
- Smooth output trim control
- Unique induction-based high-pass filter (40 Hz to 330 Hz)
- Built-in 1/4″ DI on the front panel
- Microphone input impedance: 1.2k
- DI input impedance: > 1M
- Output impedance: < 80 Ohm
- Gein Boost: 10-60dB in 5dB steps
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB) m
- Input noise: -120dB with a gain of 40dB at 600 Ohm
- THD+N: <0.02% at an amplification of 40dB, loaded with 600 Ohm and an output level of +18dBu
- Cutoff filter 18dB/oct (-3dB) = 40, 55, 70, 90, 120, 150, 180, 220, 270, 330Hz
- Max output: +27dBu (0.2% THD), +31dBu (1.5% THD)


