The Tierra Audio Calima Preamp is Tierra Audio’s most aggressive and defined analogue preamplifier, created for capturing the energy of drums, percussion and rhythm-driven productions. Designed for speed and punch, it combines a quick transient response with even harmonic excitation across the frequency spectrum, resulting in a steady, full-bodied sound with enhanced presence. The Tierra Audio Calimas linear phase distortion ensures consistency and solidity in a mix, making it particularly effective for forward-sounding vocals, tight guitars and powerful percussive elements.
With microphone, instrument and line inputs, the Tierra Audio Calima Preamp offers versatile connectivity. The line input incorporates a Lundahl transformer, adding warmth, gain and pleasing harmonic distortion to sources such as synthesisers and keyboards. For guitars, both acoustic and electric, the preamp enhances body, midrange presence and punch without losing detail, thanks to its large headroom. In rhythm applications, its defined response and harmonic richness bring percussion and drums to life with clarity and weight.
Handmade in Madrid using through-hole components, the Tierra Audio Calima Preamp is equipped with Cinemag and Lundahl transformers for input, output, line and power stages, ensuring precision, stability and noise-free operation. A built-in VU meter provides accurate level control, while gold-plated connectors guarantee reliable, interference-free connections.
The Tierra Audio Calimas cherry wood finish, sourced from sustainable forests, combines striking aesthetics with thermal insulation, while packaging is FSC-certified and recycled. Each unit is laser-engraved for durability, supplied with a signed certificate of authenticity, backed by a 5-year warranty, and linked to Tierra Audio’s ecological commitment to plant one tree for every device sold.
Features
- Aggressive and defined analogue preamp designed for drums, percussion and rhythm-heavy productions
- Quick transient response for enhanced punch and presence
- Even harmonic excitation and linear phase distortion for steady, consistent mixes
- Microphone, instrument and line inputs
- Line input features Lundahl transformer for added colour and harmonic distortion
- Three Cinemag transformers for input and output stages, plus Lundahl transformer for line input
- Built-in VU meter for precise gain control
- Gold-plated connectors for clean, noise-free signal transfer
- Cherry wood paneling from sustainable forests
- Eco-friendly FSC-certified recycled cardboard packaging
- Laser-engraved panels for long-lasting durability
- Includes certificate of authenticity and 5-year warranty
- One tree planted for every unit sold