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AEA RPQ2 2-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier

AEA RPQ2 2-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier

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The AEA RPQ2 preamp and EQ provide two channels of high-output, high-impedance, and low-noise gain with a rich and natural sound that brings out the full potential of your microphones.
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The AEA RPQ2 Ribbon Preamp and EQ provide two channels of high-output, high-impedance, and low-noise gain with a rich and natural sound that brings out the full potential of your microphones.

Specifically designed for ribbon microphones, the RPQ2 excels at drawing out the warmth and lush sound that ribbons are uniquely known for.

The RPQ2 is a powerhouse that provides unparalleled high gain with low-noise. With 81db of JFET output, the RPQ2 gives you enough juice to record soft sources without ever having to worry about noise.

The RPQ2 is the tool of choice for all microphones whenever a true and pristine signal path is desired.

With the RPQ2, you will never consider a source too quiet to record with a ribbon mic ever again. Passive ribbons with low output levels require preamps that supply a high level of output. If the preamp you use doesn’t have enough clean gain, the mic signal may seem too soft or noisy which may be apparent when recording quiet acoustic guitars or strings, especially at a distance or with long cable runs. The RPQ2 eliminates this concern.

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Product Name AEA RPQ2 2-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier
Brand AEA
Condition New
MPN RPQ2
UPC 888366076699
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
  • Two channels with 81dB of sweet and quiet JFET gain
  • High-frequency CurveShaper™ EQ and low frequency proximity control
  • 63k ohm high-impedance circuitry providing better overall transients, frequency response, and higher output sensitivity
  • High-resolution, high-impedance front-panel 1/4" DIs
  • Mic/Line mode with Post-Mic and Pre-EQ Inserts for convenient routing options
  • Switchable phantom-power and polarity reverse
  • Made in the U.S.A.
Gain at 1kHz 81dB
Noise figure, rms A-weighted <2dB
Noise figure, rms unweighted <3dB, 20 kHz LPF bandwidth
EIN <-130 dBu A-weighted, 150 Ohm resistive source
Frequency response -3dB <1Hz and >100 kHz
THD <0.02% at 1 kHz
Input impedance Hi-Z Input Impedance >5M Ohms
Balanced Microphone Input Impedance 63K Ohms (10K Ohms with Phantom-Power engaged)
Balanced Line Input Impedance 18K Ohms
Input Gain control Twelve-position switch provides from +13dB to +62dB of gain
Switched LF Shelving filter -3dB break-frequency tunable from 22 Hz to 515 Hz; maximum reduction -20dB
Switched CurveShape EQ +3dB break-frequency tunable from 2.1 kHz to 26 kHz; HF gain adjustable from +0dB to +20dB
Color LEDs Green, Yellow, Red
XLR output maximum level into 600Ω load +28 dBu, balanced; 0 dBu = 0.7746 V rms
XLR connectors polarity Pin-1 is ground, pin-2 is high, pin-3 is low
LED signal level indicators The green LED snaps on at -20 dBu to indicate the presence of signal; the yellow LED snaps on at 0 dBu; the red LED snaps on at +24 dBu to warn of approaching signal overload.
Size Full-rack measured with knobs and switches: 19” w, 9” d, 1.75” h (48.5 cm x 23 cm x 4.45 cm)
Weight 4lb 5oz (~2 kg)

AEA RPQ2 2-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier

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The AEA RPQ2 Ribbon Preamp and EQ provide two channels of high-output, high-impedance, and low-noise gain with a rich and natural sound that brings out the full potential of your microphones.

Specifically designed for ribbon microphones, the RPQ2 excels at drawing out the warmth and lush sound that ribbons are uniquely known for.

The RPQ2 is a powerhouse that provides unparalleled high gain with low-noise. With 81db of JFET output, the RPQ2 gives you enough juice to record soft sources without ever having to worry about noise.

The RPQ2 is the tool of choice for all microphones whenever a true and pristine signal path is desired.

With the RPQ2, you will never consider a source too quiet to record with a ribbon mic ever again. Passive ribbons with low output levels require preamps that supply a high level of output. If the preamp you use doesn’t have enough clean gain, the mic signal may seem too soft or noisy which may be apparent when recording quiet acoustic guitars or strings, especially at a distance or with long cable runs. The RPQ2 eliminates this concern.

More Information
Product Name AEA RPQ2 2-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier
Brand AEA
Condition New
MPN RPQ2
UPC 888366076699
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features
  • Two channels with 81dB of sweet and quiet JFET gain
  • High-frequency CurveShaper™ EQ and low frequency proximity control
  • 63k ohm high-impedance circuitry providing better overall transients, frequency response, and higher output sensitivity
  • High-resolution, high-impedance front-panel 1/4" DIs
  • Mic/Line mode with Post-Mic and Pre-EQ Inserts for convenient routing options
  • Switchable phantom-power and polarity reverse
  • Made in the U.S.A.
Tech Specs
Gain at 1kHz 81dB
Noise figure, rms A-weighted <2dB
Noise figure, rms unweighted <3dB, 20 kHz LPF bandwidth
EIN <-130 dBu A-weighted, 150 Ohm resistive source
Frequency response -3dB <1Hz and >100 kHz
THD <0.02% at 1 kHz
Input impedance Hi-Z Input Impedance >5M Ohms
Balanced Microphone Input Impedance 63K Ohms (10K Ohms with Phantom-Power engaged)
Balanced Line Input Impedance 18K Ohms
Input Gain control Twelve-position switch provides from +13dB to +62dB of gain
Switched LF Shelving filter -3dB break-frequency tunable from 22 Hz to 515 Hz; maximum reduction -20dB
Switched CurveShape EQ +3dB break-frequency tunable from 2.1 kHz to 26 kHz; HF gain adjustable from +0dB to +20dB
Color LEDs Green, Yellow, Red
XLR output maximum level into 600Ω load +28 dBu, balanced; 0 dBu = 0.7746 V rms
XLR connectors polarity Pin-1 is ground, pin-2 is high, pin-3 is low
LED signal level indicators The green LED snaps on at -20 dBu to indicate the presence of signal; the yellow LED snaps on at 0 dBu; the red LED snaps on at +24 dBu to warn of approaching signal overload.
Size Full-rack measured with knobs and switches: 19” w, 9” d, 1.75” h (48.5 cm x 23 cm x 4.45 cm)
Weight 4lb 5oz (~2 kg)
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