MÄAG PREQ2
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The PREQ2 is a serious preamp – clean, powerful, and with a really interesting EQ section. It's built like a tank and sounds fantastic on acoustic instruments and vocals, adding a lovely sheen. This is perfect for engineers and producers who want a high-end, focused sound without the complexity of a full console.
Product Description
- MÄAG PREQ2
- 2-Channel Microphone Preamp With EQ
- Phantom power: +48 V
- Switchable -20 dB pad
- Phase reversal
- High-pass filter (12 dB / octave
- 40 to 200 Hz)
- Air-band shelf equaliser (2.5
- 20 and 40 kHz) with gain boost of up to +9 dB
- Equaliser (10 Hz
- 40 Hz
- 65 Hz
- 100 Hz
- 125 Hz and 165 Hz) for boosts up to 9 dB
- 2 Microphone inputs: XLR
- 2 Instrument inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Instrument Pass Thru inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Line inputs: XLR
- 2 Line outputs: XLR
- Model: 19" / 1U
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity and detail across the frequency spectrum.
- • The 'Air' EQ band adds a unique, pleasing shimmer to vocals and instruments.
- • Solid build quality with robust metal chassis and high-quality XLR connectors.
- • Flexible EQ options offer precise tonal shaping for diverse recording scenarios.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most home studios.
- • Limited routing options compared to more complex mixing consoles.
- • The EQ, while powerful, can be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with parametric EQ.
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Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Class A Discrete
Gain Range
+60 dB
Phantom Power
+48 V
Connections
2 XLR Mic Inputs, 2 x 6.3mm Instrument Inputs, 2 x 6.3mm Instrument Pass-Thru, 2 XLR Line Inputs, 2 XLR Line Outputs
Weight
10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a different sonic signature; less colored than Neve, more transparent than API, with a unique character thanks to the 'Air' EQ.
It’s versatile enough for both, but the high-frequency 'Air' band is best used for subtle enhancement and creative flair.
Absolutely, the switchable -20dB pad provides ample headroom for sensitive ribbon mics, preventing clipping.
