Fredenstein Artistic MIC-PRE 500-Series Preamp

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A 100 KOhms high impedance direct input is located on the front-panel, it accepts balanced and unbalanced signals, the rear microphone input is automatically disconnected when a plug is inserted in the DI connector.

The features include a maximum gain of 65 dB, a 20 dB Pad, switchable polarity, selectable input impedance, and Phantom-Power support. Our new eight LED Peak-Meter with a 50 dB range gives the user a precise reading of the operating conditions. As all Fredenstein products, the Artistic Pre is designed by a German-American team and manufactured in Taiwan.

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz, +/- 1 dB
Distortion: < 0.02% at +4 dBu output level
Input Noise: < -127 dB
Input Impedance: > 1500 Ohms or 300 Ohms selectable
DI Impedance: > 100 KOhms
Max. Input Level: + 24 dBu, Pad activated
Output Impedance: 600 Ohms
Max. Output Level: + 26 dBu
Input Attenuator: - 20 dB (switchable)

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