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 5x the price (seriously, check out the SPECS tab above). The preamp's signal path features only best-in-class components, including WIMA capacitors and THAT Corp. ICs. Preamp gain and Colour are adjustable via stepped controls for easy recall and stereo operation.

Add Some Colour. Plug any Colour module into the CP5 to add some character to your preamp. Dial in the exact amount of Colour you want with the stepped Colour control. Switch between tone and transparency with the Colour bypass switch. The CP5's preamp works with or without a Colour installed.

Beginner Friendly. Like all our kits, the CP5 comes with every part required and step-by-step picture instructions.

Features

• Fully compatible with the 500-series format
• Stepped controls (21 positions) for easy recall and stereo operation
• Anodized black aluminum knobs and front panel
• Phantom power, polarity, -20dB pad, and Colour switches
• Mic preamp gain adjustable from +20-66dB
• Ultra-transparent, low-noise preamp
• No electrolytic capacitors or transformers in the signal path
• WIMA film coupling capacitors
• Based on the best-in-class THAT Corp. 1512 preamplifier IC
• Electronically balanced inputs and outputs
• Single Colour socket
• Colour control adjusts amount of Colour without changing overall gain
• Kit includes every component required to build the CP5
• Step-by-step manual and guaranteed support 

The CP5 circuit and PCB layout were designed by Peter and Robert-Eric Gaskell of GKL Audio.

What the Pros are Saying

"Undoubtedly the most flexible and variable mic pre out there. And if you know how to solder it’s at an unparalleled price point for its quality. Pro tip... it pairs extraordinarily well with DIYRE passive summing mixers for even more tonal flexibility on your mix bus or group buses."

-Jack Mason
J.Cole, Joe P, Spotify Singles

"This really is one of the most versatile and useful preamps on the market. If you like getting your hands on a soldering iron, it can be one of the most satisfying to own as well."

-Sonic Scoop

Video

Dialing in drum sounds with the CP5 and Colours:

Specs

	CP5 ($150)	($745)
Input Impedance	2.9k Ohms
Gain	20-66dB, unity gain with pad engaged
Pad Attenuation	20dB
THD+N @ 20dB gain*	0.00040%	<0.00085%
THD+N @ 40dB gain*	0.0007%	<0.0010%
THD+N @ 60dB gain*	0.005%	<0.005%
Noise (EIN), 66dB gain, 150Ω source	-128dB	-128dB
CMRR @ 10kHz, 60dB gain	80dB	65dB

*+20dBu output, 1kHz, 20-20kHz bandwidth

Resources

• CP5 Assembly Guide
• CP5 Interactive Build Map
• CP5 Schematic
• CP5 Manual
• CP5 Recall Sheet (Vertical)
• CP5 Recall Sheet (Horizontal)