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Mic Pre QPP

MSRP

$1,400.00

User's Manual

Our mic pre is the most important part of your signal chain. Each QPP features four all-discrete, all-iron mic pres with a simple and powerful two stage design. You get four channels of classic transformer-coupled mic preamplification with unmatched tone and flexibility at an absolutely unbeatable price.

 

The Jensen input transformer feeds a discrete operational amplifier for up to 64 dB of gain. An interstage trim control allows you to get the right amount of coloration or drive from the amp without using an inline pad. The output line amp uses a second discrete op amp by a custom-wound Cinemag output transformer. A 20 dB pad, polarity, mute, and 48V phantom power switchbank rounds out the feature set.

We use our own modern power supply design that produces a vanishingly quiet preamp with what feels like endless headroom and snappy transients.

The QPP comes standard with a pair of M2 op amps. These are our design with very high gain and low distortion, and produce dominant even-ordered harmonics at all levels. This gives a clear, warm sound with a soft top. The op amps are socketed in the industry standard footprint, so you can try out other op amp designs (our Flickinger inspired amp is very popular as well).

We offer a variety of input transformers, output transformers, and op amps to give you the sound you need. 

QPP internal

Block Diagram

QPP block diagram

Technical Specifications

Gain Range                                          28 - 64 dB (8-44 dB with PAD)


Maximum Input Level                         -3.5 dBu


Maximum Output Level                      +26 dBu 


Input Impedance                                 1200 Ohms


Output Impedance                             <75 Ohms, transformer balanced


Frequency Response                        +0.1, -0.75 dB 20Hz-20kHz


Signal to Noise Ratio                        120 dB


THD @ +15 dBu output                     0.02% typical


Crosstalk (any channel)                     Better than -90 dB


Power Consumption                          750 mA max

If we are out of stock and you are interested in owning one, please contact us at: contact@ironageaudioworks.com

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