Maag PREQ2 - Dual Mic Preamp with EQ

The Maag PREQ2 is a dual microphone preamp and EQ featuring Maag's highly renowned Air band shelving EQ. The PREQ2 has both mic, and line level inputs meaning it can be used in both recording and mixing.

Microphone Input

The Maag PREQ2 mic preamp has up to 71dB of gain split between a discrete class-A transistor preamp along with a large, nickel-core Maag Audio-built input transformer. This circuit offers a clean, detailed sound with +27dBu of headroom and an ein noise level of 128dB. There are two optimized gain ranges selectable on the front panel. The default gain range is +20dB to +42dB and a +42dB to +71dB gain range in high gain mode using the front panels 25dB gain switch.

DI and instrument/mic re-amping

As well as a microphone preamp, the PREQ2 also functions as a re-amp box. When an instrument is plugged into the DI input of either channel, it is buffered and multed back out the instrument Mic thru Jack at unity gain. This allows you to process the DI signal, and also route the signal to a guitar amp. With just a microphone attached to the balanced XLR Mic input, that mic signal will be multed, amplified by +20dB, and routed out the 1⁄4-inch Instrument Mic Thru jack. This is a quick and easy way to route the microphone signal to a speaker or stomp box without the need for additional interfaces.

Legendary EQ

The PREQ2 features and innovative 3-band EQ consisting of a highpass filter, low-frequency boost and Maags famous Air Band. The PREQ2’s Air Band offers up to 9dB of shelving boost at 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40kHz and shares a single hardwired bypass with the LF section.

Features

Discrete Class A transformer-coupled preamp with re-amplification capabilities
Ideal for recording and mixing, tonal touch ups, and euphonic enhancement
Mic input transformer tuned for clarity, detail, and pristine transparency
70dB of gain handles even your lowest-output microphones
Dual optimized gain ranges (Low: +20dB to +42dB; High: +42dB to +71dB)
All controls detented, except for continuously variable mic gain
Front-panel DI input designed to receive signals from a wide range of instruments/sources
Highpass filter, variable from 20Hz–200Hz
LF: up to 9dB of boost; selectable 10Hz shelf; 40Hz, 65Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, and 165Hz bell curves)
Includes the legendary Air Band shelf boost heard on countless iconic recordings
Front-panel Instrument Mic Thru jacks mult DI or mic signals for connection to guitar amps, FX pedals, etc.
Green signal present LED, red Peak LED lights at +26dBu
Switchable 20dB pad, green LED indicator
Switchable 48V phantom power, red LED indicator
Phase switch: reverses the polarity of the balanced output
Rear-panel per-channel balanced XLR mic and line inputs
Rear-panel per-channel balanced XLR line outputs
Internal power supply; rear-panel IEC mains socket
Rear-panel mains selector (115V/230V)
Quality crafted in the USA

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