AEA RPQ2
The AEA RPQ2 stands as a powerful preamp and EQ designed to amplify and refine your microphone signals, particularly tailored for ribbon microphones. With two channels of high-output, high-impedance, and low-noise gain, the RPQ2 brings out the rich and natural sound that defines the unique characteristics of ribbon mics.
Key Features
- Tailored for Ribbon Microphones:
- Specifically designed for ribbon microphones, the RPQ2 excels at bringing out the warmth and lush sound that ribbons are known for.
- High-Output, High-Impedance, Low-Noise Gain:
- The RPQ2 provides two channels of high-output, high-impedance, and low-noise gain, ensuring a pristine signal path for your microphones.
- 81dB of JFET Output:
- With 81dB of JFET output, the RPQ2 delivers high gain with low noise, allowing you to record soft sources without concerns about signal quality.
- Versatile Tool for All Microphones:
- While designed for ribbons, the RPQ2 is a versatile tool suitable for all microphones when a true and pristine signal path is desired.
- Eliminate Concerns of Soft or Noisy Signals:
- The RPQ2 ensures that no source is considered too quiet for recording with a ribbon mic, addressing concerns of soft or noisy signals, especially with passive ribbons.
- CurveShaper EQ:
- The RPQ2 features the CurveShaper EQ, a powerful tool that allows you to control ribbons at the start of the signal path. Adjustable low and high-frequency controls help tame proximity issues and extend high frequencies with slope control.
- High-Frequency Filter Boost:
- The high-frequency filter boost enables the addition of presence and air to your source, perfect for ribbon mics and 2-busses that benefit from extra top-end.
- Low-Frequency Control:
- The low-frequency control effortlessly removes bass build-up in a fast and unobtrusive manner, providing control over the low-end response.
