MPA3 Mic Preamp


 MPA3, a microphone preamp in API 500 module format

 

 

 

Specification:
  • API 500 format, single space.
  • Wide gain range (20-64dB)
  • Precise, 12 steps, switched gain control
  • ±6dB fine gain control
  • -20dB Pad
  • 48V Phantom Power Switch
  • Hi Pass Filter Switch
  • Polarity Switch
  • Precise PEAK Meter with eight LEDs
  • Electronically Balanced I/O
While testing it, we did a series of recordings, including drums, male and female vocals, acoustic guitars, saxophone. Here are some of the clips:
We also did comparative tests with five matched Neumann KM184 microphones, each going to a different mic pre.

Preamps used for tests, were:

- Micpre module 312L in API7600 channel strip
- ATI 8MX2
- Avalon VT737SP
- BoZo MPA3 (API 500 format module)
- Millenia HV-3D
The whole test archive can be downloaded at: all.tar.gz

 

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 MPA3 Mic Preamp is a member of the API VPR Alliance .

 

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