RDL HR-MP2A Dual Microphone Preamplifier

MSRP: $625.70
$469.27
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RDL-HRMP2A
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Type:
Mic Pre

Overview

The HR-MP2A is a dual channel microphone preamplifier with line-level outputs. Each section provides identical rear-panel signal connections and front-panel controls.

Each preamplifier is equipped with a front-panel INPUT PAD switch that allows the operator to attenuate the input signal by 15 dB prior to the preamplifier input stage, increasing the maximum input level from +5 dBu (attenuator out) to greater than +20 dBu. A POLARITY switch provides signal polarity reversal if needed. The GAIN control provides continuous adjustment between 20 dB and 60 dB. A CLIP LED flashes if a signal peak is within 3 dB of clipping. The trigger threshold of the CLIP LED is 17 dB above a normal +4 dBu output.

The HR-MP2A offers exceptional input headroom, wide flat frequency response and extremely low noise with very high common-mode signal rejection. Total harmonic distortion and crosstalk are below the noise floor, allowing the HR-MP2A to be operated as a stereo preamplifier or as two separate mono preamplifiers.

Each preamplifier provides two balanced line-level output formats: Detachable terminal block and ¼” TRS. A separate summing amplifier provides a combined mono output on a line-level detachable terminal block. Balanced outputs may be wired unbalanced. The rear panel also provides a detachable terminal block and a power input jack to connect 24 Vdc power.

The HR-MP2A is constructed in a durable half-rack-width shielded metal enclosure for free-standing use or for mounting in an RDL rack adapter, available separately.

Features:

  • Two Independent Microphone Preamplifiers
  • Balanced XLR Microphone Inputs
  • Independent Controls for Each Preamplifier
  • Front-Panel 20 to 60 dB Gain Control
  • Switch-selectable 48 Volt Phantom
  • Switch-Selectable 15 dB Input Pad
  • Switch-Selectable Polarity Reversal
  • Switch-selectable 48 Volt Phantom for Both Preamplifiers
  • CLIP Indicators for Peaks 3 dB Below Clipping
  • Balanced Line-Level Outputs
  • Each Output Allows Balanced or Unbalanced Connection
  • Each Preamp Output on ¼” TRS or Detachable Terminal Block
  • Separate Summed Output 1 + 2 on Detachable Terminal Block

 

Specifications

Inputs (2):
 
XLR (3 pin, rear panel,1=GND, 2+, 3-)

Input level (for +4 dBu output):
 
-56 dBu to 0 dBu (maximum gain without pad, minimum gain with pad)

Maximum Input Level:
 
>+5 dBu (input pad disabled), +22 dBu (input pad enabled)

Input Impedance:
 
> 1 kΩ balanced

Phantom power:
 
Switchable (both preamplifiers) 48 V phantom (IEC 61938: 2013)

Input pad (2):
 
15 dB nominal (1 per preamplifier)

Outputs (5):
 
Each preamplifier (rear-panel): Detachable terminal block, ¼” TRS
Mono sum (rear-panel): detachable terminal block

Output level:
 
+4 dBu balanced, -4 dBV unbalanced; +24 dBu maximum balanced

Output Impedance:
 
150 Ω balanced

Channels:
 
2 (1 and 2; may be used for stereo or as two separate mono preamplifiers)

Gain Trim (2):
 
20 dB to 60 dB (front panel adjustable; one for each preamplifier)

Frequency Response:
 
10 Hz to 70 kHz (± 0.5 dB)

THD:
 
Below noise floor

CMRR:
 
> 80 dB (50 Hz to 5 kHz)

Residual Noise (below +4 dBu output):
 
<-85 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 dB gain, 150 Ω source); <-70 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 60 dB gain, 150 Ω source)

Crosstalk:
 
Below noise floor

Indicators (3):
 
POWER LED (blue), CLIP (2, red)

Power Requirement:
 
24 Vdc @ 165 mA (190 mA with phantom), Ground-referenced

Mounting:
 
Rack-mount using optional rack adapters such as HR-RA2; or operate free-standing (feet included)

Dimensions:
 
Height: 1.7 in, 4.3 cm; Length: 8.6 in, 20.6 cm; Depth: 4.59 in, 11.66 cm

Package Type:
 
Cardboard Box

Package Dimensions:
 
9.5 x 7 x 2.25 in.

Shipping Weight:
 
2.68 lbs.

WEEE weight:
 
2.32 lbs.

Tariff code:
 
8543.70.9960

 

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