AEA TRP3
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The TRP3 is a serious preamp for engineers and musicians who demand pristine, musical amplification. Its Class A design imparts a pleasing warmth without sacrificing clarity, making it ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, and anything needing a touch of vintage vibe. It’s a high-end choice for those wanting to elevate their recordings.
Product Description
- AEA TRP3
- Microphone Amplifier
- 2 Channels
- 85 dB Gain
- Switchable 48V phantom power
- Phase inversion and high-pass filter: 115 or 230 Hz
- Equivalent noise level: -130 dBu (typical)
- 40 Ohm source
- Equivalent noise level: -128 dBu (typical)
- 150 Ohm source
- Max. XLR output level: +27 dBu at 600 Ohm
- Input impedance with phantom power: 11.3 kOhm
- Input impedance without phantom power: 68 kOhm
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 216 x 203 x 457 mm
- Weight: 0.89 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional clean gain, revealing subtle mic nuances.
- • Discrete Class A circuitry delivers a warm, musical tone.
- • Robust, all-steel chassis feels incredibly solid and durable.
- • Flexible high-pass filter cleans up low-frequency rumble effectively.
CONS
- • Limited to two channels, restricting larger tracking setups.
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for home studios.
- • Relatively large footprint demands ample rack space.
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Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Discrete Class A
Gain Range
85 dB
Phantom Power
48V Switchable
Connections
XLR Input/Output
Weight
0.89 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's cleaner than a 1073, lacking that aggressive saturation, but shares a similar warmth and musicality – think of it as a more refined, modern take on that classic sound.
No, it's a gentle slope, more of a roll-off than a sharp filter, designed for subtle low-frequency cleanup without phase issues.
The lower impedance (with phantom power) is generally better for ribbon mics or other low-output sources needing more drive; the higher impedance works well with dynamic or condenser mics.
