A Peek Under The Lid Tracing out the schematic or unpotting the transformer will not reveal the secret of the MSS-10's natural sound. Martech's Natural Sound Design Methodology uses the exquisitely sensitive human ear to guide all design choices. Every component and circuit was listened to, individually and collectively, assuring the finest signal path possible. Thousands of hours were invested, listening for the subtlest differences compared against a wire. Special silver switches with redundant contacts are preconditioned with a stabilizing agent.
Hard wiring avoids internal connectors.
Carefully tuned DC servo amps eliminate the coloration of in-path capacitors, while improving bottom end response. Finally, unique grounding techniques and balanced impedance outputs are used to ensure flawless interfacing to the outside world. The MSS-10 is comprised of dual signal paths in a single unit, allowing flexibility in getting the best audio from a microphone to a recorder. The preamp section uses two stages of gain from mic input to direct out, providing wide bandwidth and a stable design. It features 65dB of gain switched in 5dB steps, 48V phantom, a 20dB pad and phase reverse.