Audio Engineering Associates (AEA) has announced the first product in its third generation of microphone preamps, the TRP500.
The TRP500 leans on the side of neutral but is unlike other ‘clean’ preamps because of its rich and musical tonality. Optimised for ribbon mics, the TRP500 offers up to 85dB of gain for any microphone.
Based on the circuit and topology of the company’s original AEA TRP preamp, the TRP500 has the low noise, musical sonics, and ultra-high gain and impedance that AEA is noted for. The TRP500 excels at drawing out the warmth and lush sound of ribbon mics as well as other top-level microphones. With up to 85 dB of quiet DC-coupled gain, minimal path architecture, and a gentle 115Hz or 230Hz high-pass filter, this preamp puts as little as possible between source and audience.
‘At AEA, we put the same thought and care into our preamps as we put into the development of our microphones: sonic quality comes first,’ says AEA founder, Wes Dooley. ‘We hope the TRP500 helps you capture many magical musical performances.’
Key features:
- Single-channel, 500 series format.
- 85dB of quiet, DC-coupled JFET gain.
- Ultra-high impedance (100kΩ).
- Switchable 115Hz or 230Hz high-pass filter.
- Switchable phantom power and polarity reverse.
More: www.aearibbonmics.com
