Step-by-step adjustable color control allows precise tonal shaping for any recording style
Fully compatible with 500 series format for seamless integration with other CP5 modules
Ultra-transparent, low-noise design preserves the natural character of your audio signal
WIMA film coupling capacitors and electronically balanced inputs/outputs ensure high signal integrity
Includes all necessary components and step-by-step instructions for DIY assembly
Summarized by Shop
The CP5 is the first microphone preamp to feature Colour. On its own, the CP5 is a reference-quality, 500-series mic preamp with copious amounts of clean gain. With Colour, the CP5 is the most tonally versatile preamp in the world. World Class Preamp. The CP5 is a transparent, low-noise preamp that performs as good or better than preamps
Input Impedance
2.9 kOhms
Gain Range
20–66 dB (adjustable)
Pad Attenuation
20 dB
Noise Figure
66 dB (gain 150 Ω source)
CMRR
10 kHz, 60 dB (80 dB gain)
Power Supply
DC-powered
Mounting Type
Built-in
Summarized by Shop
4.9
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Very Good
I like the preamp, it has a ton of gain as has been stated over and over, the sound is very clean its nice so much so i do want another one. so as far as the assembly directions not that good, could be a lot better, some things were a guessing game, and i still dont know if they are correct. although its not a difficult build at all, for the price it is definitely worth it, At some point i will even try a color module, I gave it a 4 but really would give it 3 1/2. because of the assembly instructions, also they need to send printed instructions. that would be more professional and without raising the price.
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The · July 4, 2026
Crystal clear eclectic gain !
Powerful and so clean mic preamp ! I use it with a pentode or other colour format and sonic density becomes transients sorcery ! I need another one…
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Juice · June 12, 2026
Fantastic preamp
Without a colour module this is a pristine clean preamp that has 0 color or character…..and that is the point. It’s the perfect clean slate to use the pallet modules to flavor and build the sound you want for what you need. It’s an extremely versatile system. Fun kit to build as well. This and a color pallet together is a pure win in a 2 port 500 rack.