🎛 The Art of Analog Sound: Six Boutique Masterpieces from KERWAX & MELODIUM 🎙

When it comes to capturing and shaping sound with depth, warmth, and authenticity, few names resonate like KERWAX and MELODIUM. Hand-crafted in France with uncompromising attention to detail, these six products represent the pinnacle of boutique analog design – delivering sonic character, musicality, and precision to recording engineers and producers worldwide.

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KERWAX REPLICA RevC – Tube Line Preamplifier with M/S Mode

The KERWAX REPLICA RevC is a 2-channel tube line preamplifier inspired by vintage consoles, updated for modern workflows. Designed to add harmonic richness, warmth, and subtle drive, it features dual audio modes (Left/Right and Mid/Side), allowing engineers to process stereo signals with unmatched flexibility. Whether used for mixing, mastering, or sound design, the REPLICA RevC excels at adding analog depth and shaping transients with tube coloration.

Features include dual tubes per channel, tube bias adjustment, gain and volume controls for harmonic distortion, EQ adjustments, selectable high-pass filter, individual phase switches, and VU meters for output monitoring. This is a powerhouse tool for adding presence and dimension to mixes.

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KERWAX K-23R – Ribbon Microphone

The KERWAX K-23R is a classic ribbon microphone that delivers a warm, natural, and detailed tone with low distortion and excellent transient response. Ideal for drum overheads, electric guitar cabs, brass, horns, or room mic applications, it excels in capturing sources with smoothness and character.

Hand-built with a 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon and custom transformer, the K-23R offers a bi-directional Figure-8 pattern, extended low-end response, and high SPL handling. Finished in stainless steel, its design combines durability with refined sonics. A reminder: ribbon mics require care—never apply phantom power and avoid blowing into the ribbon.

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KERWAX K-24F – Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone

The KERWAX K-24F is a large diaphragm FET condenser microphone inspired by the revered Schoeps CMC circuits, adapted for a larger capsule. It offers transparent sound, exceptional clarity, and balanced tonal character, making it a versatile choice for vocals, acoustic instruments, and high-SPL sources.

Equipped with a 34 mm CK12 capsule, cardioid pattern, and transformerless design, the K-24F ensures accurate reproduction across the 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range. It delivers fine detail without harsh sibilance, even on demanding vocals, while maintaining warmth and depth. Crafted with a vermiculated black painted body and simple swivel mount, it balances vintage inspiration with modern engineering.

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KERWAX VM-124 – Vari-Mu Mono Tube Compressor

The KERWAX VM-124 is a Vari-Mu mono tube compressor inspired by the legendary Altec/EMI RS124, with expanded control for today’s studios. This 2U rack unit delivers creamy, musical compression that enhances vocals, bass, acoustic instruments, and more with signature tube character.

Featuring 2x 6N1P and 1x 6AL5 tubes, UTM input/output transformers, and true bypass, the VM-124 allows engineers to choose between pure tube coloration (Comp Off) or smooth, controlled compression (Comp On). With stepped attack (3 ms – 138 ms), release (127 ms – 6 s), and output settings, it offers precision alongside vintage warmth.

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MELODIUM P22T – 2-Channel Tube Mic Preamp

The MELODIUM P22T revives the classic Ampex 351 tube mic preamp, enhanced with modern low-noise circuitry for today’s demanding studios. This 2-channel rack unit provides over 80 dB of gain, making it powerful enough for ribbons and delicate sources while remaining quiet and detailed.

Equipped with input/output transformers, regulated power supply, push-pull output stage, and tube complement (2x 12AX7 & 1x 12AU7), the P22T brings warmth, organic tone, and wide dynamic range. Its impedance switch (50Ω/200Ω) allows seamless integration with both vintage and modern microphones, ensuring versatility across any recording setup.

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MELODIUM P22T Portable – Stereo Tube Mic Preamp Set

For those who need portability without compromise, the MELODIUM P22T Portable delivers the same tube-driven warmth, gain, and musicality as the rack unit, in a stereo set configuration with an external regulated PSU.

The P22T Portable system supports mono or stereo operation from a single power supply, includes input/output transformers, a push-pull output stage, and classic tube complement (2x 12AX7 & 1x 12AU7 per channel). With over 80 dB gain and ultra-low noise performance, it is ideal for field recording, mobile studios, or flexible setups requiring uncompromised sound quality. Its backlit PSU and portability make it practical while retaining boutique craftsmanship.

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Boutique Craftsmanship, Timeless Sound

Across all six models, KERWAX and MELODIUM deliver more than just tools – they offer instruments of character, capable of transforming recordings with musical warmth, sonic depth, and refined analog performance. Each piece is hand-crafted in France using the finest locally sourced components, carrying forward a legacy of excellence in sound.

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