AEA RPQ503 Microphone Preamplifier (500-Series)
Based on the 3rd Generation circuit design of our celebrated RPQ3, the RPQ503 brings the same rich and natural sound to the 500 Series Format.
- AEA Gen 3 Preamp Circuitry with our Signature CurveShaper EQ
- 1-Space 500-Series Preamp
- Ultra-High 68K ohmInput Impedance
- 7 to 85 dB of Gain
- EQ Boost/Cut, +/-20 dB with LF/HF Sweepable Frequency
- Polarity Switch
- Mic/Line Input Switching
- Made in the USA
Your Favorite Ribbon Preamp - Now in 500 Series. The RPQ503 is the next evolution in AEA's trusted lineage of high-impedance, high-gain preamplifiers. More than just a preamp, the RPQ503 also includes the expanded EQ section of the RPQ3, with boost and cut controls for both low and high end, on custom, compact, dual-concentric potentiometers. Featuring a powerful combination of ultra-low noise, low-distortion op-amps, ultra-high 68K ohminput impedance, and 85dB of clean gain, the RPQ503 delivers exceptional clarity and detail.
The RPQ503 was designed to work great on passive ribbon microphones, however, when a preamp works well with a passive ribbon microphone, it will excel on every microphone. At once open, transparent, and musical, the RPQ503 is a versatile tool for the front end of any signal path.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Preamp Type: Solid State
- Number of Channels: 1
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-160kHz
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Polarity Switch: Yes
- EQ: 2-band EQ
- Module Slot Size: Single
- Depth: 6.8"
- Weight: 12 oz.