Overview by Graham Langley:
“When I first discovered the GC Audio “Inherit” system I was impressed by the innovative concept of
interchangeable microphone amplifier cartridges allowing customers the flexibility and freedom of choice to
enhance their creativity.
The thought that had gone into the design and the build quality of the product also appealed to me.
I was therefore honoured when invited to contribute a “Langley” microphone amplifier cartridge design.
I designed a custom preamp to completely match the capabilities of the Inherit System.
The circuit is reminiscent of the topology that I used in Amek console microphone amplifier designs in the
1970s and 80s but with significant improvements, particularly in noise performance.
This cartridge is intended to provide a clean, transparent sound over the full audio frequency spectrum.
I hope you enjoy using this addition to your “Inherit” cartridge collection.”
Graham Langley
February 2022.
Why the GC Audio Inherit ?
Lunchboxes are able to give you access to several good preamps, but the limited power supply and size
requires electronic compromise wich affects the quality of the sound.
In addition, lunchboxes shielding is not always of very good quality.
The Inherit system provides premium multiple power supply and a very good shield environment.
It is intended for demanding sound engineers who want uncompromising sound recording.
The Inherit system is a different and more practical modular format specialized in preamplification.
Although it is primarily dedicated to recording studios, its rugged construction allows for heavy touring use
for recording engineers who want to use different sound colors without carrying multiple racks.
In the quest for "big sound", a connoted term we've all used at least once in a mix, we get lost a little too
quickly in dynamic and tonal correction. A sound that deserves correction from the start deserves, above
all, a new take. From an electronic point of view, a "big sound" is above all a frequency signal rich in
harmonics, and above all having very good output current source. The notion of "good sound" has a part of
subjectivity: it is above all what we are looking for. It is therefore important to be able to quickly test
several technologies to obtain the desired result. Consequently, for a warm sound, rich in harmonics, a
tube cartridge with transformer balancing is preferred, and for a very flat and precise sound, a transistor
cartridge with OA balancing is preferred ... Many combinations are possible and the GC Audio Inherit will
give you easy access to many high-end preamps.
In an audio chain, the preamplifier is placed just before digital conversion. It is therefore by definition
analog and not emulable.
It is the main element for a good sound recording.
The GC-Audio Inherit was developed to deliver uncompromising audio quality with the goal of upgrading
proven designs while exploiting new technologies.
The function of preamps is to process weak signals, so they are very sensitive to electromagnetic
interference.
The proprietary Inherit format keeps the sensitive part of the electronic design in a one-piece machined
cartridge that serves as a Faraday cage. The performance of electromagnetic shielding is optimal, and the
concept allows great convenience for the user.
