Shadow Hills Industries / Hammer Forged Mono GAMA

The Shadow Hills Industries Hammer Forged Mono GAMA is a new Mono Gama (Golden Age Microphone Amp) featuring innovative technology developed by engineers at the Shadow Hills Austin Research Facility.

■Mic preamp
■API500 series module

This model incorporates Shadow Hills' exclusive Stack Technology and Transformer Switching Matrix, which amplifies microphones and unbalanced signals to the highest standards for superior sound quality.
Even in the harshest environments, advanced technology allows signals to be processed appropriately and output in optimal conditions.

■Microphone level control
At the heart of Mono GAMA is a Shadow Hills discrete operational amplifier. This amplifier's no-compromise design provides high resolution and depth of sound over a wide frequency range. It features particularly clear sound and excellent transient characteristics, ensuring maximum performance in any recording environment.

■Gain control
Equipped with a rotary attenuator, the amplification level of the signal input from the microphone or line can be easily adjusted with a rotary knob.
Turning clockwise increases the gain, turning counterclockwise decreases the gain.

■Channel control
Mono GAMA is equipped with phantom power, polarity, and attenuation functions.
Phantom Switch: Provides 48V phantom power needed for condenser microphones.
Polarity switch: Reverses the polarity of the mic or line signal, useful for phase adjustment when recording or mixing.
Attenuation switch: Balanced attenuator allows you to adjust the volume of the input signal.
- Microphone input: -18dB attenuation
- Line input: -8dB attenuation

All input signals are output through transformer coupling and Shadow Hills' proprietary transformer switching matrix.

■Output transformer switching technology
Equipped with a unique transformer switching matrix, the characteristics of the output transformer can be changed by switching the switch. This allows you to freely customize the frequency characteristics and distortion characteristics, allowing you to create sounds that suit your needs.

■Four transformer settings
- Nickel Transformer
Achieves low distortion and flat low-frequency characteristics
Upper bandwidth: 1dB bandwidth at 10kHz

- Discrete
transformerless position
Achieves extremely clear and uncolored sound
Ultra-fast transient response

- Steel Transformer
the most colored sound
Tight curve with +1dB boost at 40Hz
The sound quality changes greatly depending on the program material.

-Stack
Fusion of nickel transformer and steel transformer
Creates stronger saturation and harmonics for a unique sound

■Durability and practical design (Operative Deployment)
Shadow Hills engineers designed the Mono GAMA through extensive durability testing to ensure maximum performance in any environment. As a result, it has excellent durability and is designed to withstand harsh environments.

Shadow Hills Hammer Forged Mono GAMA is a professional preamplifier that provides the highest sound quality and flexibility for recording and mixing. Four different transformer settings and high-quality discrete operational amplifiers allow you to create the perfect sound in any environment.