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Acustica Audio - Blond

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inofficial: 

Amplyvox PA591, Meazzi Factotum All Transistor, Geloso G-290-V, Davoli C.L. 600, EFT P300, ARGENTINI EP6000, Binson M18-4, Amavox PRE-MIX, ERI CM2014 and a Lombardi LComp2

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Blond EQ
EQ Model A : ARGENTINI - EP6000 [ 24ch Console ]
EQ Model B : EFT - P300 [ Parametric Equalizer ]

Blond EQ - Preamp section
LINE PREAMP SELECTOR
LINE 1ch - Line23ch : ARGENTINI - EP6000 LINE Pre
LINE 24ch : EFT - P300 Pre

MIC PREAMP SELECTOR
MIC 1ch - Line23ch : ARGENTINI - EP6000 MIC Pre
MIC 24ch : EFT - P300 Pre

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Blond Pre Mixer
EQ Model Button
OFF : Bypass EQ module
BSN : BINSON - M18-4 [18ch Console]
APX : AMPLYVOX - PA591 [5ch Solid-State Mic amplifier]
AVX1 & AVX 2 : AMAVOX - PRE MIX REGIA [8ch Tube Pre-Mixer]
MZI : MEAZZI - 440 FACTOTUM ALL TRANSISTOR [ 8ch all-transistor Tape Echo Pre-Mixer]

BSN PREAMP SELECTOR
BSN 1ch - 18ch : BINSON - M18-4

CUST PREAMP SELECTOR
APX : AMPLYVOX - PA591
AVX1 & AVX 2 : AMAVOX - PRE MIX REGIA
MZI : MEAZZI - 440 FACTOTUM ALL TRANSISTOR
GL1&GL2 : Geloso - G-290-V [5ch Tube preamps from a 1958 Italian-made unit ]

Blond Pre
LINE EP 1ch - Line24ch : ARGENTINI - EP6000 LINE Pre
MIC EP 1ch - Line24ch : ARGENTINI - EP6000 MIC Pre
BSN 1ch - 18ch : BINSON - M18-4
CUSTOM
APX : AMPLYVOX - PA591
AVX1 & AVX 2 : AMAVOX - PRE MIX REGIA
MZI : MEAZZI - 440 FACTOTUM ALL TRANSISTOR
GL1&GL2 : Geloso - G-290-V
FT1&FT2 : EFT - P300 Pre

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Blond Comp
CM2 : eri - CM2014 [FET Compressor/Limiter]
C60 : DAVOLI - C.L. 600 FET Compressor/Limiter
LM22 : LOMBARDI - LCOMP2 Stereo Optical compressor
CMS : eri - CM2014 single ratio (1.5:1) additional attack and release times + Hot tube preamp
LIM : eri - CM2014 single compression ratio (30:1) + Tube preamp

The Italian Vintage Treasure

Blond is a unique suite that emulates a rare collection of hardware from the Italian brand Lombardi. Known for their custom-built tube and solid-state designs during the 60s and 70s, Lombardi gear provided the sonic backbone for legendary Italian soundtracks and rock records. Blond captures this "creamy, warm, and soulful" character perfectly.

Key Features

  • Four Distinct EQ Types: Includes models (A, B, C, D) ranging from vintage tube units to early solid-state circuits, each offering a different tonal flavor and filter interaction.

  • Signature Preamps: The preamps are a highlight of this suite. They add a "golden" harmonic glow and a physical density to tracks that feel too thin or "digital."

  • Blond Dynamics: A compressor designed for character and "vibe." It’s perfect for adding sustain and a vintage "glue" to instruments and buses.

  • Hyper-Engine Optimization: Provides high-fidelity audio processing with improved transient response, ensuring the vintage soul doesn't come at the cost of modern performance.

Best Used For

  • Vocals: To add a velvety, vintage texture that feels intimate and warm.

  • Electric & Acoustic Guitars: Blond excels at bringing out the woody resonance and harmonic richness of stringed instruments.

  • Full Mixes: Use it on a mix bus to add a touch of "nostalgic" warmth and analog cohesion

Pro Tip: Blond is fantastic for drum overheads. If your cymbals sound too harsh or "fizzy," the Blond EQ (especially the tube models) can smooth out the top end in a way that sounds sophisticated and expensive.

Company: Acustica Audio