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Product Code: IMA-FETPRE

$159

Imperative Audio In-Line Microphone FET Preamp

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Support: 1 Year

Warranty: 2/yr

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Product Information

The Imperative Audio FETPre FCP1 is a high-quality, low-noise in-line microphone preamplifier which offers up to 28dB of clean boost for dynamic and passive ribbon mics.

With a sophisticated class-A design and high-level FETs, the FETPre FP1 boasts lower input impedance and noise. The FETPre FP1 preamp delivers a pristine, balanced and transparent sound quality. Also, the preamps slim and rugged housing efficiently rejects electronic interference and noise.

The FETPre slots straight into the signal path between the mic XLR and your cable and needs no further adjustment.

The FETPre is perfect for use with dynamic microphones such as the Shure SM7B, offering a clean, boosted signal. Especially perfect for vocals, voiceovers and podcasts. The IA FETPre can also be used with a variety of ribbon mics, some of which are unable to use 48v phantom power.

Features
  • The Imperative Audio FETPre FP1 is an active preamp that is specially designed for passive ribbon or dynamic mics
  • Adds 28dB of clean gain
  • The perfect way to boost the signal without adding noise or colouration
  • Delivers a pristine, balanced and transparent sound quality
  • Slim, rugged housing also efficiently rejects electronic interference and noise
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Gain: 28dB (load 1kohm)
  • Max output level (0.5%THD): 8.3dBV
  • Output noise level: 9uV(JIS-A)
  • Output impedance: 135ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >1kohms
  • Current consumption: 3.0mA
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