Avedis LPZ-2 – Line to Mic Level Adapter
The LPZ-2 allows the user to connect the high level outputs from a DAW to a microphone preamplifier by attenuating the signal and by providing the correct load and source impedance for best audio transmission.
Excellent for testing preamps with any music from a balanced line source.
It also features a patented ground lift to isolate connected systems from each other.
Note that the LPZ-2 should only be used in balanced audio systems.
Microphone preamplifiers come in many designs and topologies today and having them to use as your line amp imparts additional coloration to an otherwise digital mix. In fact, many of the vintage consoles did a similar thing when bus signals were attenuated about -36dB’s and made to have a microphone impedance of around 150Ω.
The idea first came to us with knowing how well a mix sounded going through the MA5 preamp. We sometimes test and audition mic-pre’s using the LPZ setup with music we are familiar with going through it, and it helps to reveal some things in the spectrum that may be hidden.
Features:
- Converts Line level signal to a Mic level to make any mic-pre a line amp
- XLR/TRS combo Input, XLR Output
- Selectable -36dBu or -24dBu attenuation for both DAW and Tape Machine levels
- Output impedances 150Ω @ -36dBu, or 600Ω @ -24dBu
- Patented Xsolate® Ground Lift System for correct and safe way to lift ground
- Steel chassis with durable finish
- Small rubber feet