iCon UFO
The UFO Class A Discrete Tube Microphone Preamplifier blends vintage analog character with modern design and performance. Its sleek, minimalist casing is inspired intergalactic design, complete with an analog-style VU meter and a glowing electron tube at its core. But what truly sets the UFO apart is its tonal adaptability.
Designed for creators who want more than a single sound, the UFO features a swappable tube architecture. Whether you’re chasing clean transparency, warm saturation, or vintage midrange richness, the UFO Tube Pack makes it easy to find your perfect match. Each Electro-Harmonix tube in the pack brings a unique sonic signature to the table—just pop off the spring-mounted transparent cover and swap tubes in seconds to shape your tone.
Delivering up to 68dB of gain, a dynamic range of 131dB, and a frequency response from 10Hz to 100KHz, the UFO is ready for any microphone or instrument in your studio. With its high-end discrete circuitry, zero ICs, and ultra-low noise performance, this preamp is built for sonic precision and creative exploration.
Expanded Tonal Palette with the UFO Tube Pack
The UFO Tube Pack includes four premium electron tubes, giving you a versatile toolkit to shape your tone and match your preamp to the needs of any session. Whether you’re tracking vocals, guitar, bass, or acoustic instruments, each tube gives your signal a distinct voice:
CLEAN
Tube: Electro-Harmonix 6922EH
Character: Neutral, transparent sound with extended highs
Ideal For: Pristine vocals and acoustic recordings
MODERN
Tube: Electro-Harmonix 12AT7EH
Character: Articulate highs with tight low-end
Ideal For: Clean guitar, bass, and ribbon mics
VINTAGE
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS
Character: Warm midrange with deep saturation
Ideal For: Vocals and harmonic coloration
WARM
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7WA
Character: Smooth warmth with vintage-style coloration
Ideal For: Consistent, full-bodied tone across sources
Push the gain for smooth harmonic distortion with the 6922EH, or explore rich saturation with the 12AX7LPS. Swap them out to find the right tone for your microphone, your instrument, your vocal—or your song. The UFO’s tool-free tube-swapping system makes tonal experimentation fast and effortless.
