Great River MP-500NV
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Great River
MP-500NV
Product Info
Article Number:
261997
Brand:
Great River
Model:
MP-500NV
Category:
500 Series Components
Price:
$1,054.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MP-500NV is a seriously impressive preamp module. It delivers that classic Great River sound – clean, punchy, and with a subtle warmth that really glues things together. This is a great option for engineers and producers seeking a high-quality, versatile preamp for vocals, instruments, or tracking.
Product Description
- Great River MP-500NV
- Channel Strip
- Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
- High-impedance 6
- 3 mm jack guitar input on the front (automatically disconnects the XLR microphone input)
- Adjustable pre-amplification in 5 dB steps up to 60 dB
- Output: -25 dB to +10 dB
- High-Current 70ma Class A BIAS at the output
- Input / output display
- Adjustable input impedance: 1200 and 300 ohms
- Output: 600 Ohm
- Construction: API Series 500 format
- Requires two 500 slots
PROS
- • Exceptional clean gain with a musical, slightly warm character
- • Robust API 500 format construction ensures long-term reliability
- • Versatile impedance switching caters to a wide range of microphone types
- • High-Current output drive handles demanding studio monitoring systems
CONS
- • Requires two 500 slots, taking up valuable rack space
- • Limited EQ capabilities compared to more complex channel strips
- • Guitar input disconnects the XLR mic input, a design choice that may be inconvenient
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
Channel Strip Preamp
Channels
1
Controls
Gain (5dB steps), Input Impedance (1200/300 ohms), Output Gain (-25dB to +10dB)
Compatible Format
API Series 500
Weight
2.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the 1200-ohm setting tends to be slightly warmer and fuller, while the 300-ohm setting offers a tighter, more detailed response.
It's exceptionally quiet; the low-noise design makes it a strong contender against other premium 500 series preamps.
It’s fantastic for both! The guitar input provides a convenient direct recording option, though the XLR input is obviously the primary focus.
