Fredenstein Artistic Mic Pre Plus

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Fredenstein Artistic Mic Pre Plus

Fredenstein

Artistic Mic Pre Plus

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 484939
Model: Artistic Mic Pre Plus
Price: $240.90

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The Fredenstein Artistic Mic Pre Plus is a surprisingly capable and affordable preamp. It's got a pleasing, slightly vintage flavor thanks to that discrete OPA2, making it ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, or anything needing a touch of warmth. If you're looking for a single-channel preamp with character without spending a fortune, this is a solid contender.

Product Description

  • Fredenstein Artistic Mic Pre Plus
  • Microphone Preamplifier
  • 500 Series module
  • Discrete operational amplifier OPA2
  • High impedance 2 MOhm instrument input
  • Switchable input impedance from 1500 Ohm to 300 Ohm
  • Switchable 48V phantom power
  • -20dB Pad
  • Colour function can be added to the original signal
  • Gain control GAIN from 20dB to 65 dB
  • LED Display for output peak level (+20 dB) and signal
  • LED Display for output level (>-30 dB)
  • LED Display for colour function
  • POL switch to invert the phase
  • Design: 500 Series module
PROS
  • • Discrete OPA2 offers a warm, musical character
  • • High impedance input handles ribbon mics beautifully
  • • Switchable impedance optimizes various microphone types
  • • Colour function adds unique tonal shaping possibilities
CONS
  • • Limited to a single channel, restricting multi-mic setups
  • • POL switch is a nice touch, but lacks true phase inversion functionality
  • • Colour function's subtlety may be lost with heavily processed signals

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Key Features

Module Type 500 Series Microphone Preamp
Channels 1
Controls Gain (20dB-65dB), Input Impedance Switch (1500/300 Ohm), -20dB Pad, Colour, POL
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more of a subtle harmonic enhancer, adding a touch of saturation and warmth rather than precise frequency control.
Yes, it’s a useful option for certain dynamics, particularly those that benefit from a lower impedance load to enhance transient response.
It's respectable for the price point; you'll hear some hiss at maximum gain, but it's not excessive and easily masked by most signals.

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