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The PSU-1848 Kit delivers regulated 18-0-18 Volts, and +48Volts. This is a perfect power supply unit for the SC-1 Preamp Kit or any project requiring split power supply voltages.

 

Each voltage in the power supply kit (+, -, +48V) can be fine-tuned using the (3) PCB-mounted trim potentiometers.  Low-profile, Snap-in capacitors are used for the large value capacitors to save on space and make the PSU kit fit on a 1u low-profile rack.

 

High quality components like Vishay trimmers, Panasonic, Nichicon caps are used. The PCB is double-sided with top silkscreen and plated through holes. On-board LED indicator lamps for a quick visual reminder if the board is powered up. One LED indicator can be used to wire an LED front panel indiciator.

 

Note: Power Transformer not included, see our Power Kit for transformer, fuse holder, fuse, power switch, IEC power inlet, LED panel indicator, etc.

 

Features:
- Small size, space saving design
- All voltages adjustable and can be finely tuned
- Using Low-profile, snap-in capacitors for large value caps
- Using high quality Vishay trimmer potentiometer
- Two (2) on-board LED lamps, LED1 & LED2
- Includes (3) heatsinks
- Easy to assemble, easy to troubleshoot design

 

Download PDF file of Assembly Guide/Kit Instructions.

 

$39 per kit
$75
PSU+Transformer Kit Package
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Testimonials

Ideal for Classical Recording
I own a couple of your SC1 Mk2 preamps which I put in a custom made case.  I am thinking of buying a few of the MK3 version. Thank you for creating and offering these preamps.  They are just ideal for classical recording, every bit as good as my [high end preamps].  - D.Rumley, USA
 
Crisper, Clearer, Easy to dial that perfect gain structure
At tax time, i wanted to add some nice flavor to my studio. I bought an A-Designs 500-HR rack and (2) 500 series units: a name-brand preamp   and the Five Fish Studios X-12. I used both for various purposes over the next 2 months: upright piano, drums (kick, snare, OH,) guitar, bass guitar...And in the end, I got rid of the name-brand preamp and picked up another X-12, no contest. I found the X-12 to be crisper and clearer, easier to use, easy to dial in the perfect gain structure. That's just my personal take on it. I think the name-brand preamp is great but for my money, it will always be the X-12, no contest. - post on Gearslutz.com
 
High-end Kits
The fivefish kits are very high-end, the PCBs are very thick and sturdy, the coating is excellent and very resistant, they look very well done, unlike anything i have ever seen before. - J.Gomez, Analog Recording Forum
 
Great sound, Full bodied sound!
This is a great preamp, great sound, full bodied sound. - eBay feedback X-72mk500, May 2010
 
Totally Rock Solid! Top Notch!
Just got my pre-built x12.. its totally rock solid. Messed around with it a little today, great addition to any collection of preamps. The x12 had a little of that signature grainy upper mids with a more focused bottom end. No DI included, but it loves to amp the Countryman DI. I like the meter, its handy. The construction is top-notch, solid knobs and switches, good illumination. You can get in there and swap out the IC for a DOA, etc.. but I think the transformers are making the "sound". Oh yeah, its quiet too. - Andy S, USA
 
Value and Quality
X-12mk500 - I can't believe the value & quality of these preamps! Amazing! - eBay Feedback, May 2010
 
Wow! Nice preamp!
I just finished auditioning the SC-1mk500 with output transformer. I recorded a Taylor acoustic with a Neumann TLM-193 into your preamp and then into a Tube -Tech CL-1B compressor. The results were fantastic.  I couldn't believe how much clean gain was available.  Not sterile clean, it does have "character", but clean!  Solid lows and a sweet sparkly top end, it captured the Taylor perfectly.  If I really hit the strings hard, the preamp could handle it easily.---My wife came in and she agreed, which is always nice, that the SC-1 sounded wonderful and was worth the expense.  I won't hesitate to buy more modules and I'm already gearing up to purchase the package of three. You make a really great-sounding pre.
 
Great sounding, quality product!
i'm up to (2) SC-1's, (2) X-12's, and a deal pending on (2) x-72's! i'll be sure to take a photo of my full lunchbox and send it to you or your site. i am really enjoying your pres, and i'd like to thank you for making a great sounding, quality product.
consider me a fan, and a member of the street team! - Roger L, USA
 
Awesome Design!
I bought an X-12 and iiked it so much that I had to get rid of my other peamp and replace it with another X-12.  Kudos on making such an awesome design, I look forward to outfitting my studio with some more of your other tonal options in the near future. - Justin H., USA