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MÄAG PREQ4-500

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MÄAG PREQ4-500

MÄAG

PREQ4-500

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Product Info

Article Number: 541743
Brand: MÄAG
Model: PREQ4-500
Category: 500 Series Components
Price: $976.80

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The PREQ4-500 is a serious preamp for tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, or anything needing a clean, powerful boost. The EQ section is surprisingly effective for subtle polish or aggressive shaping, and the build quality feels like it'll last a lifetime. It's a premium tool for engineers and producers focused on top-tier sound quality.

Product Description

  • MÄAG PREQ4-500
  • 1-Channel Microphone Preamp 500 Module
  • Max. 65 dB gain
  • +48V phantom power
  • Switch for phase inversion
  • Switchable -20 dB pad
  • High pass filter
  • Air Band function
  • 6-Position switch for selecting the start frequency of this shelving equaliser from 2.5
  • 20 and 40 kHz
  • Construction: 500 module
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and headroom across the gain range.
  • • The 'Air' band adds a pleasing, subtle high-frequency lift.
  • • Solid, weighty construction feels incredibly robust and premium.
  • • Versatile EQ section offers precise tonal shaping for various sources.
CONS
  • • Limited to a single channel, requiring multiple units for stereo work.
  • • The 'Air' band can become harsh if overused on certain vocals.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for smaller studios.

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Key Features

Module Type 500 Series Microphone Preamp
Channels 1
Controls Gain, Phase Inversion, Pad, High-Pass Filter, EQ Frequency Select, Air Band
Compatible Format 500 Series Rack
Weight 2.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1073 has a warmer, more colored sound; the PREQ4-500 is cleaner and more transparent, offering more flexibility for different mic choices and recording styles.
It's a subtly tuned high-shelf EQ, designed to add air and openness without introducing harshness – it’s more refined than a typical high-shelf.
MÄAG preamps are known for their low noise floor, and the PREQ4-500 maintains that reputation – even at higher gain settings, noise remains exceptionally low.

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