{"product_id":"maag-audio-preq2-500-microphone-preamplifier","title":"Maag Audio PREQ2-500 500 Series Mic\/Instrument Preamp with Air Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaag Audio PreQ2-500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-channel, 500 Series version microphone preamp with the same circuit topology and sound as their top-of-the line \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/maag-audio-preq2-dual-mic-preamp-with-eq\"\u003eMaag Audio PREQ2 Dual-Channel Strip\u003c\/a\u003e with Air Band. The PreQ2-500 has a total of 71 dB of Class A gain that starts with the same Maag Audio-built nickel-core input transformer as the 1U dual channel PREQ2. Just like the PREQ2 Dual Channel Strip, it includes a front panel ¼-inch (1-meg-ohm) Instrument Input jack that when used, automatically routes its signal to the input transformer and also disconnects the 48 volt phantom power if already turned on.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel continues with a ¼-inch Thru\/Output jack that provides an unbalanced, isolated and boosted \"duplicate\" of either the low impedance microphone or the Instrument inputs. The Thru\/Output signal is capable of driving a long line out to guitar amps in the studio and\/or effects pedals effectively and without quality loss. Great for creating unique effects, you may \"re-amp\" and externally process either the low impedance microphone input signal or any instrument directly connected to the PREQ2's front panel ¼-inch input jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe PREQ2-500 has an Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) level of -128 dBu, +25 dBU of headroom, plus the acclaimed AIR BAND EQ with up to 9 dB of boost at your choice of 2.5, 5, 10, 20 and 40-kHz frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMicrophone gain is continuously variable using a single, large control knob that is switchable between two gain ranges of either +20 dB to +42 dB for most recordings or +42 dB to +71 dB using the +25 dB boost button. This higher microphone gain is noise-free and perfect for very quiet sources like Foley\/sound effects or low output, old vintage mics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact front panel finishes with push-button switches for +48 volt phantom power on\/off, -20 dB attenuation pad, a 70 Hz, 2nd order 12 dB\/Oct high pass filter, phase or polarity reverse, and AIR BAND EQ on\/off.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eEQUALIZATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe 70 Hz high pass filter activates a 2nd order, 12 dB\/octave high pass filter\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe Air Band shelving allows selection of 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz frequency choices with its own control and up to 9 dB of maximum boost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maag Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834467831945,"sku":"209256","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/8706\/5737\/files\/maag-preq2-500_209256_1.jpg?v=1780352190","url":"https:\/\/vintage-king-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/maag-audio-preq2-500-microphone-preamplifier","provider":"Vintage King Staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}