500 Series Mic Preamp with Custom Aphex Transformer
- Front panel 10Mohm, input for the connection of instruments like guitar and bass. This input overrides the input on the rear of the receiving frame when connected.
- A 3-way switch allows the selection of +16, +20 or +24dBu output levels.
- The 20-segment input meter allows input levels to be easily seen, even from a distance.
- 65 dB of gain to properly operate dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones and a 26dB pad for very loud sources.
- Illuminated buttons control Phantom Power, Phase Reverse and 75Hz High Pass Filter
Applications:
Live Performance- Its becoming more and more common for live sound engineers to use outboard mic preamps on specific sources like lead vocals, acoustic guitars, snare drums and such. Especially for those engineers who have to use a different P.A. system every night at different venues. This allows them to keep a consistent sound for their featured instruments.
Professional Studio Recording-The A PRE 500 has a very neutral, yet bright character. It sounds especially good on drums and percussion, B3 Organs, electric pianos, and acoustic guitars. The input makes it easy to run instruments through the mic pre without using a direct box.
*The A PRE 500 is approved by the VPR Alliance.
Specifications:
Input
Type: Aphex custom CineMag transformer, instrumentation second stage
Impedance: 1300 ohm nominal
Instrument Impedance: 10M ohm nominal
CMRR: >90dB @ 60Hz
Gain Range: +30dB to +70dB (no pad, +24 level)
Pad: 26dB
Max Input Level: -3dBu (no pad), +23dBu (pad)
Low Cut: 2nd order, -3dB @ 75Hz
Output
Type: Transformer balanced, Jensen JT-11-DL
Nominal Level: +4dBu
Maximum Level (Meter 0dB): +24/+20/+16 dBu switchable
Impedance: 100 ohm nominal
Audio
THD: <0.003% @ +4dBu out
Frequency Response: +/-1 dB <10Hz to 100kHz
EIN: -125dBu @ max gain
Power
Current Draw: 75mA
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 500 Series Mic Preamp with Custom Aphex Transformer | 388894 |
