AEA TRP 500
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AEA
TRP 500
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The AEA TRP 500 is a game-changer for anyone working with ribbon microphones. It delivers a clean, powerful boost that really brings out the character of those mics, especially vintage models. If you're a session engineer, jazz musician, or just want to elevate your ribbon mic game, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- AEA TRP 500
- Ribbon Microphone Amplifier in API 500 Format
- Amplification 85 dB gain at 1kHz
- Adjustable between +7 dB and +65 dB in 12 steps
- Low noise preamp ON < -128 dBu A-weighted
- Switchable HPF 115 Hz or 230 Hz
- Output gain control 0 dB +20 dB
- Switchable phantom power 48V
- Phase switch
- • Exceptional clean gain for ribbon mics, resolving subtle details.
- • Robust build quality; feels like a tank, AEA's signature durability.
- • Extremely low noise floor enhances quiet signal capture beautifully.
- • Flexible gain staging provides precise control over ribbon mic output.
- • Price places it firmly in the premium-priced category for 500 series modules.
- • Limited frequency response shaping beyond the HPF; lacks EQ.
- • The stepped gain control can feel less intuitive for some users.
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