Pope Audio PRE-BX 500 Series Microphone Preamp

The Pre-BX is an all analogue microphone preamplifier with character and versatility at the forefront of its design ethos. It features an API-style input and Carnhill transformer output, integrated BAX EQ for subtle sculpting of tones, and a clean, intuitive interface for ease of operation.

Uniquely, The PRE-BX employs an integrated Baxandall EQ with both high-end and low-ends controls independently adjustable via the dual-concentric pot. Whether adding natural-sounding top-end sparkle to acoustic instruments or darkening harsher sounding program material it is perfect for honing the perfect tone at the source in a way that is natural and unimposing. A 1:1/3:1 output attenuator switch allows the Carnhill Transformer to be driven for more obvious character and saturation on bass-heavy material, alongside controls for phase switching, Mic/Hi-Z front input selector, +48v Phantom power for condenser microphones and an internal impedance selector for low-output mics such as vintage ribbons or dynamics.

Features:

• Integrated Baxandall EQ (20Hz – 20kHz @ -/+7dB approx)
• Fully analogue signal path with approx 60dB mic gain
• Carnhill output transformer with 3:1 attenuator
• API-style input transformer
• Alternative front-panel mic/hi-Z input
• Phase Switch
• Hand-built in the UK