BENCHMARK MEDIA SYSTEMS PRE420 4-CHANNEL MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER AND MIXER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Unmask Your Audio™ with the PRE420 - a remarkable four-channel microphone preamplifier with an integrated stereo mix bus and stereo/mono solo bus in a sleek, 1RU chassis. What makes one mic-pre superior to the others? Even high-end preamplifiers can mask subtle details because of intermodulation distortion, a symptom of RF interference and non-linear performance at ultra-sonic frequencies. The PRE420's innovative circuitry provides ultra-low distortion over a 500kHz bandwidth while maintaining RF-immunity in the most demanding environments. The PRE420 is equipped with Benchmark's exclusive CMF1™ RF-filter. The CMF1™ has been extensively tested and proven in Benchmark's MPS mic-pre series by experienced studio and remote recording engineers in heavy RF fields - such as venues in close proximity to broadcast antennas. This RF-immunity is coupled with ultra-low distortion performance at high frequencies beyond the reach of most mic-pres, giving your audio remarkable realism. With amazingly low THD+N of 0.00024% (see specs), we welcome you to compare the PRE420's performance specifications with any other mic pre available. Benchmark's proprietary MirrorPan™ circuitry minimizes distortion while ensuring constant-power panning with pin-point precision. MirrorPan's™ innovative mirrored-circuitry, from which the name is derived, eliminates the non-linear distortion caused by potentiometer wiper-current. The result is excellent channel seperation and remarkably accurate imaging. The center-detent position is factory calibrated for precise center-placement. An elegant and completely unique feature set complements the uncompromised sonic integrity of the PRE420. A solo section allows monitoring of any channel or combination of channels (with switchable stereo/mono) via control room XLR outputs and the integrated HPA2™ - Benchmark's signature high-current, 0-Ohm headphone amplifier. The PRE420's main mix bus XLR outputs are monitored via a dual, variable-intensity signal- level meter and peak-warning indicator*. Each of the four-channels has an independent direct XLR output, a variable-intensity signal-level meter and peak-warning indicator*, and MirrorPan™ control. Each channel features a precisely-matched 41-position first-stage gain control, factory-preset to a maximium gain of 60dB (internally adjustable up to 70dB for special applications). The convenient flexibility of these unique features in no way compromises the pristine audio path. The PRE420's RF-immune, wide-bandwidth circuitry faithfully delivers stunningly high resolution to all direct, stereo, control room, and headphone outputs. * All 'over-warning' red LEDs are factory-calibrated to +24dBu, but may be adjusted to other desired signal levels based on the studio's metering practices. Summary of Features
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Price: $2,795.00 |
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Most recent revision January 5, 2012 |