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Introducing the Mäag Audio PREQ2 Dual Mic Preamp with EQ

Also in this recording Maag Audio PREQ2 Dual Mic Preamp with EQ

The Maag Audio PREQ2™, Two World Class mic preamps with buffered Pass Thru, and level match technologies, set the stage for reamplification, and elevating your craft beyond 11! Mäag Audio’s newest creation is the PREQ2... Read more

The Maag Audio PREQ2™, Two World Class mic preamps with buffered Pass Thru, and level match technologies, set the stage for reamplification, and elevating your craft beyond 11! Mäag Audio’s newest creation is the PREQ2 Dual Mic Preamp with EQ, a complete analog system for either recording or mixing housed in a 1U standalone unit. It comes with Cliff Mäag’s venerable Air Band® shelving equalizer first introduced in 1993 with his NTI EQ3 equalizer. The PREQ2 will handle either line or microphone signal levels with two matched channels both with separate rear panel line level input and microphone XLR connectors and switchable +48-volt phantom powering. The rear panel also has XLR output connectors for each channel and a on/off/fuse mains switch. All switches on the PREQ2 have colorful LEDs to confirm their operation and all controls have detents with the exception of the continuously variable microphone gain.

Maag PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Demo

Also in this recording Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

The Maag PreQ4-500 is a single channel 500 series mic pre featuring the legendary AIR BAND. The AIR BAND is a variable frequency shelf boost ranging from 2.5 to 40kHz with an incredibly gentle curve, resulting in increas... Read more

The Maag PreQ4-500 is a single channel 500 series mic pre featuring the legendary AIR BAND. The AIR BAND is a variable frequency shelf boost ranging from 2.5 to 40kHz with an incredibly gentle curve, resulting in increased signal "openness." The Maag PreQ4 is an excellent mic pre for nearly every recording application. It provides transparency and top end presence that is second to none while maintaining the clear, detailed and full bodied sound behind the mic. This fantastic preamp is available for SoundPure's exclusive Try Before You Buy program, so you can see how the Maag PreQ4 sounds in your studio with your gear. If you like what you hear, check out the gear used to make this video at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Santa Cruz Beeswing Mahogany/Adirondack H13 Acoustic Guitar

Also in this recording Peluso P84 Solid State SDC Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Santa Cruz Beeswing H13 Acoustic Guitar was built to achieve power beyond what could be expected from a small-bodied guitar. Its a perfect guitar for aggressive finger style blues and vocal accompaniment. If you like... Read more

The Santa Cruz Beeswing H13 Acoustic Guitar was built to achieve power beyond what could be expected from a small-bodied guitar. Its a perfect guitar for aggressive finger style blues and vocal accompaniment. If you like what you hear check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Dream 50 Plexi: 3rd Power Amplification Mk II Launch

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification Dream 50 Plexi Guitar Amp - Black 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The DREAM 50 PLEXI's dual 12AX7 preamp and tone stack circuitry featuring Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass controls faithfully deliver an authentic plexi experience that leans toward a late '68 plexi with an excellent bal... Read more

The DREAM 50 PLEXI's dual 12AX7 preamp and tone stack circuitry featuring Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass controls faithfully deliver an authentic plexi experience that leans toward a late '68 plexi with an excellent balance of tone, attitude and grit. In this video, CEO and Designer for 3rd Power Amplification, Jamie Scott, introduces the world to his mark 2 series amplifiers. This amp is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this amazing amp sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email to Amps@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

3rd Power Amplification Mk II Launch: British Dream

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification British Dream MKII Head - Black 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

3rd Power's BRITISH DREAM amplifier represents what a modern interpretation of a vintage amplifier should be. It possesses the soul and fire of these legendary vintage amplifiers but now with modern features and a rejuve... Read more

3rd Power's BRITISH DREAM amplifier represents what a modern interpretation of a vintage amplifier should be. It possesses the soul and fire of these legendary vintage amplifiers but now with modern features and a rejuvenated design. You'll be amazed by BRITISH DREAMS's crisp performance with superior precision, consistency and beauty. In this video, CEO and Designer for 3rd Power Amplification, Jamie Scott, introduces the world to his mark 2 series amplifiers. This amp is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this amazing amp sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email to Amps@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

3rd Power Amplification Mk II Launch: Dream Weaver

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification Dream Weaver MKII Head - Black 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Dream Weaver MKII features '59 Tweed and '63 Blackface based amp voices on channel one and a rich, organic Plexi experience on channel two. It possesses the soul and fire of these legendary vintage amplifiers but now... Read more

The Dream Weaver MKII features '59 Tweed and '63 Blackface based amp voices on channel one and a rich, organic Plexi experience on channel two. It possesses the soul and fire of these legendary vintage amplifiers but now with modern features and a refreshing design. You'll be amazed by DREAM WEAVER's crisp performance with outstanding precision, beauty and rugged construction. In this video, CEO and Designer for 3rd Power Amplification, Jamie Scott, introduces the world to his mark 2 series amplifiers. This amp is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this amazing amp sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email to Amps@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

3rd Power Amplification Mk II Launch: Dream 40 AC

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification Dream 40 AC Head 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

3rd Power's DREAM 40 AC amplifier takes the comprehensive AC channel of our British Dream MKII and packs it all into a smart, streamlined package. You'll be amazed by DREAM 40 AC's crisp performance with superior precisi... Read more

3rd Power's DREAM 40 AC amplifier takes the comprehensive AC channel of our British Dream MKII and packs it all into a smart, streamlined package. You'll be amazed by DREAM 40 AC's crisp performance with superior precision, consistency and beauty. In this video, CEO and Designer for 3rd Power Amplification, Jamie Scott, introduces the world to his mark 2 series amplifiers. This amp is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this amazing amp sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email to Amps@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

McPherson 4.5 Camrielle Zircote / Redwood Acoustic Guitar Demo

Also in this recording McPherson 4.5 Camrielle Zircote / Redwood Acoustic Guitar Miktek C5MP Small Diaphragm Condenser Matched Pair Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demos this fantastic Zircote/Redwood acoustic guitar from McPherson. What sets McPherson guitars apart from the rest is their rich full tone and clarity. I... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demos this fantastic Zircote/Redwood acoustic guitar from McPherson. What sets McPherson guitars apart from the rest is their rich full tone and clarity. If you like what you hear, check out this guitar at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Goodall Traditional Rosewood/Adirondack OM Acoustic Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Goodall Traditional Rosewood/Adirondack OM Acoustic Guitar Miktek C5MP Small Diaphragm Condenser Matched Pair Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the lush overtones and never-ending sustain of this Traditional Rosewood OM guitar from Goodall. Its tone is extremely powerful in the bass an... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the lush overtones and never-ending sustain of this Traditional Rosewood OM guitar from Goodall. Its tone is extremely powerful in the bass and midrange with an emphasis on a broad warmth without lacking treble. This guitar is a wet dream for any bluegrass players, finger-style players, or flat pickers. If you like what you hear, check this guitar out at SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Suhr Badger 35 Head Demo

Also in this recording Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog Module

SoundPure Electric Guitar Expert, Matt Anthony, demos this super powerful amp head from Suhr. The Suhr Badger 35 is an innovative mid-wattage amp designed to deliver classic tones at any volume. With it's quad el-84 powe... Read more

SoundPure Electric Guitar Expert, Matt Anthony, demos this super powerful amp head from Suhr. The Suhr Badger 35 is an innovative mid-wattage amp designed to deliver classic tones at any volume. With it's quad el-84 power section the badger 35 summons a wide range of british tones. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Silver Sparkle Semi-Hollow Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Dr. Z Z-Wreck 30 Watt Amp Head - Black Dr. Z 1X12 Speaker Cabinet - Black Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Apogee Digital Symphony I/O MkI 16x16 Analog Module

SoundPure Electric Guitar Expert, Matt Anthony, shows us just how awesome this Duesenberg Starplayer semi-hollow guitar can sound. This deluxe guitar is played by many of the top players in the world and features a great... Read more

SoundPure Electric Guitar Expert, Matt Anthony, shows us just how awesome this Duesenberg Starplayer semi-hollow guitar can sound. This deluxe guitar is played by many of the top players in the world and features a greatly improved 60s style tremolo and a floating bridge with steel saddles. The tone is clear and warm and the three pickup positions vary enough to play any style. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

Recorded with this gear

3rd Power British Dream Rock Riffs

Also in this recording 3rd Power Amplification British Dream MKII Head - Black Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp 3rd Power Amplification Dream Series 2x12 Cabinet V30/Gold Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

3rd Power CE Jamie Scott demonstrates the versatility of the British Dream's ability to overdrive based upon input volume, and plays some killer classic rock guitar riffs.

From Maag Audio

THE MÄAG AUDIO PREQ2-500 IS A SINGLE CHANNEL, 500-SERIES VERSION MIC PREAMP WITH THE SAME CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY AND SOUND AS OUR TOP-OF-THE LINE MÄAG AUDIO PREQ2™ DUAL-CHANNEL STRIP WITH AIR BAND®.

THE PREQ2-500 HAS A TOTAL OF 71DB OF CLASS-A GAIN THAT STARTS WITH THE SAME MÄAG AUDIO-BUILT NICKEL-CORE INPUT TRANSFORMER AS THE 1U DUAL CHANNEL PREQ2. JUST LIKE THE PREQ2 DUAL CHANNEL STRIP, IT INCLUDES A FRONT PANEL ¼-INCH (1-MEG-OHM) INSTRUMENT INPUT JACK THAT WHEN USED, AUTOMATICALLY ROUTES ITS SIGNAL TO THE INPUT TRANSFORMER AND ALSO DISCONNECTS THE 48-VOLT PHANTOM POWER IF ALREADY TURNED ON.

THE FRONT PANEL CONTINUES WITH A ¼-INCH THRU/OUTPUT JACK THAT PROVIDES AN UNBALANCED, ISOLATED AND BOOSTED “DUPLICATE” OF EITHER THE LOW IMPEDANCE MICROPHONE OR THE INSTRUMENT INPUTS. THE THRU/OUTPUT SIGNAL IS CAPABLE OF DRIVING A LONG LINE OUT TO GUITAR AMPS IN THE STUDIO AND/OR EFFECTS PEDALS EFFECTIVELY AND WITHOUT QUALITY LOSS. GREAT FOR CREATING UNIQUE EFFECTS, YOU MAY “RE-AMP” AND EXTERNALLY PROCESS EITHER THE LOW IMPEDANCE MICROPHONE INPUT SIGNAL OR ANY INSTRUMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE PREQ2’S FRONT PANEL ¼-INCH INPUT JACK.

THE PREQ2-500 HAS AN EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (EIN) LEVEL OF -128DBU, +25DBU OF HEADROOM, PLUS THE ACCLAIMED AIR BAND® EQ WITH UP TO 9DB OF BOOST AT YOUR CHOICE OF 2.5, 5, 10, 20 AND 40-KHZ FREQUENCIES.

MICROPHONE GAIN IS CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE USING A SINGLE, LARGE CONTROL KNOB THAT IS SWITCHABLE BETWEEN TWO GAIN RANGES OF EITHER +20DB TO +42DB FOR MOST RECORDINGS OR +42DB TO +71DB USING THE +25DB BOOST BUTTON. THIS HIGHER MICROPHONE GAIN IS NOISE-FREE AND PERFECT FOR VERY QUIET SOURCES LIKE FOLEY/SOUND EFFECTS OR LOW OUTPUT, OLD VINTAGE MICS.

THE COMPACT FRONT PANEL FINISHES WITH PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHES FOR +48-VOLT PHANTOM POWER ON/OFF, -20DB ATTENUATION PAD, A 70HZ, 2ND ORDER 12DB/OCT HIGH PASS FILTER, PHASE OR POLARITY REVERSE, AND AIR BAND® EQ ON/OFF.

FEATURES:

  • CONVENIENT FRONT PANEL ¼-INCH INSTRUMENT INPUT AND INSTRUMENT/MICROPHONE THRU OUTPUT
  • DISCRETE CLASS-A TRANSFORMER-COUPLED PREAMP WITH REAMPLIFICATION CAPABILITIES
  • 71DB OF GAIN AVAILABLE, MAKING IT OPTIMAL FOR MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND RIBBON MICS
  • MAX GAIN 71DB
  • NOISE LEVEL AT THE LOWEST GAIN SETTING IS -100DB. EIN IS -128DB
  • THE MICROPHONE TRANSFORMER FEEDS A DIFFERENTIAL SET OF FRONT-END CLASS A DISCRETE TRANSISTORS PAIRED WITH A FET INPUT OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
  • HIGH AND LOW GAIN PUSH BUTTON SWITCH. LOW RANGE: +20DB TO +42DB. HIGH RANGE (GAIN +25 SWITCH WITH GREEN LED): +42DB TO +71DB. SWITCHABLE -20DB PAD
  • +48-VOLT PHANTOM POWER, SWITCHABLE, WITH RED LED. PHASE REVERSAL SWITCH: SWITCHES THE PHASE OF THE BALANCED OUTPUT
  • GREEN SIGNAL PRESENT LED, RED PEAK LED LIGHTS AT +25DBU

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