AEA RPQ500 Preamp Module - Lunchbox 500 Series - Ex Demo

AEA RPQ500 Preamp Module

This ex-demo AEA RPQ500 is a ultra-clean, high-gain preamp in a 500 series module. Featuring 81dB of gain and the AEA Curveshaper, capture every nuance of ribbon microphones new and old. This preamp is designed to get the best out of your ribbon microphones so you know you will be getting the best performance possible every time. The RPQ500 module, designed after the successful RPQ preamp, provides the same ultra-clean, high-gain signal path that has earned AEA preamps their great reputation, in a 500 series package.

The RPQ500 has been enhanced with additional features, turning it into a workhorse tool for your API 500 compatible rack. The preamp delivers the bandwidth and quietness needed for high resolution recording. JFET circuit topology provides all the dynamics, subwoofer bass, and fast transients that your microphones can record. The input impedance of 10,000 means the RPQ500 will not load down a mic and change its sound. Low Energy Storage™ circuit design instantly recovers from overloads for superior dynamic performance.

FEATURES

• One channel with 81dB of sweet and quiet JFET gain for all mics
• High frequency CurveShaper EQ and low frequency proximity control
• Mic and line inputs for mixdown EQ versatility
• Switchable phantom power, polarity, line/mic, and EQ inserts
• NoLoad 10k Ohm high-impedance circuitry providing better overall transients, frequency response, and higher output sensitivity

Specifications

• Gain at 1kHz: 81dB of gain at 1kHz, balanced-in to balanced-out in Microphone Input Mode
• Noise figure, rms A-weighted: < 2dB
• Noise figure, rms unweighted: < 3dB, 20 kHz LPF bandwidth
• EIN: < -130 dBu A-weighted, 150 Ohm resistive source
• Frequency response: -3dB < 1Hz and > 100 kHz
• THD: < 0.02% at 1 kHz
• Input impedance: 10K Ohms
• Balanced Line Input Impedance: 20K Ohms
• Color LEDs: Green, Yellow, Red
• XLR output maximum level into 600Ω load: +28 dBu, balanced; 0 dBu = 0.7746 V rms
• XLR connectors polarity: Pin-1 is ground, pin-2 is high, pin-3 is low
• Size: 1.5” w, 6.8” d, 4.5” h (3.8cm x 17.27cm x 11.43cm)
• Weight: 11.7oz (~0.33 kg)