Avid PRE - Microphone Preamp
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The PRE from Avid is an 8-channel, multi-purpose microphone preamplifier for Pro Tools HD systems. Although designed especially for use with these systems, it can just as easily used as a stand-alone microphone preamplifier. The unit features matched-transistor, hybrid microphone preamp circuits, and provides a transparent and pristine signal path.
When used with Pro Tools, most PRE features can be controlled from within the Pro Tools application or an Avid control surface, allowing for remote placement of the unit. With or without remote control, PRE can be configured manually using its front panel switches and displays. PRE can also be remotely-controlled by other MIDI devices through standard MIDI controller data.
- Eight high-performance, matched-transistor, hybrid microphone pre-amplification circuits
- Support for microphone (XLR), direct instrument (DI), and line level inputs (1/4")
- Each channel includes a high pass filter, phase reverse, 48V (phantom power), and -18 dB pad
- Balanced insert points (Send and Return) for easy integration of outboard gear, such as compressors or EQs
- Fully remote-controllable using Pro Tools HD software or an Avid control surface - allows for the highest fidelity by keeping low-level signals close to the source
- Up to 9 PREs supported through software for up to 72 channels of remote-controlled preamplification
- Selectable impedance matching for microphone, line, or instrument inputs
- MIDI In/Out/Thru ports for remote operation
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies
- All features supported in standalone mode, making PRE an ideal analog front end for any recording system
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Inputs |
8 x XLR 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line /Instrument (front panel) 8 x 1/4" TRS phone Line/Instrument (rear panel) 8 x 1/4" TRS phone Return 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI 1 Please Note:Connecting to the front panel Line/Instrument input will break a connection made to the respective back panel Line/Instrument input close |
| Output |
1 x 25-pin D-Sub Line (8-channels) 8 x 1/4" TRS phone Send 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI Out/Thru 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Oscillator |
| Phantom Power | +48V individually switchable |
| Multi Function | No |
| Input Impedance |
1.5kΩ(low) 15kΩ (mid) 1.5MΩ (high) |
| Maximum Input Level | +47dBu, pad in @ 1kHz, <0.1% THD |
| Gain Range |
0dB to +69dB in ~3dB steps -18dB to +51dB with -18dB pad engaged |
| Maximum Output Level | +29dBu, balanced, @ 1kHz, <0.1% THD |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB (@ +48dB gain) |
| Noise | Microphone E.I.N: -128dB @ 66dB gain (20Hz to 20kHz) 150Ω (unweighted) |
| THD + N |
0.0005% @ 1kHz, 0.0dB gain @ 20dB signal 001% (20Hz to 20kHz), 0.0dB gain @ 0.0dB signal |
| Crosstalk | <-90dB (20Hz to 20kHz) |
| CMRR | <-75dB @ 1kHz, 140mVcm, +6dB of gain |
| Power Requirements | 110~220VAC, 60/50Hz (auto-sensing) 6A, 400W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19 x 15.6 x 3.5" (483 x 397 x 89mm) |
| Weight | 14.53 lb (6.6kg) |
| Specialties |
-3.0dB @ 85Hz, 18dB/octave high-pass filter (per channel) Discrete matched transistor hybrid circuit topology |
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