Neumann V 402 2-channel Preamp
Hand-made in Germany, the V402 has been designed from the ground-up to offer unparalleled transparency and sonic linearity, allowing the colour and character of your chosen mic/instrument to remain unaltered, without any loss-of detail and completely free from additional noise and distortion.
OVERVIEW:
The V 402 is Neumann’s newest microphone preamp since the launch of the legendary V 476b in the 1980s, which is still widely used and highly regarded in many professional studios.
As technology has since advanced, Neumann has continued the quest to create the top-performing preamp for Neumann and other high-quality studio microphones. Neumann microphones, current or vintage, have always been engineered for sonic perfection. The V 402 preamplifier is thus designed to preserve the integrity of the microphone’s sound image. At any gain setting, it neither adds nor detracts. Perfection cannot be perfected!The Neumann V 402 is designed for the highest degree of linearity and sonic purity. It amplifies the microphone signal without unwanted coloration or sonic artifacts, such as noise and distortion. These days even inexpensive preamps claim to be “linear” and “neutral” but they often lack finesse and sonic detail; the output signal appears “dull” and “grey”, especially at higher gain settings.
It took meticulous engineering, rigorous measurements, and elaborate listening tests to create a preamplifier that is worthy of the Neumann name. The V 402 retains the original signal in full detail, letting its true colors shine.The DI inputs, too, are designed for sonic purity and will capture the sound of electric guitars and bass guitars as well as other instruments without coloration or loss of detail. Sophisticated circuitry and a very high input impedance ensure a brilliant sound with no audible noise.A switchable 20 dB pad allows the V 402 to be used with high-level sources up to 28 dBu without distortion. The high-pass function is carefully designed to remove pops and rumble without signal degradation.
For easy monitoring, the V 402 is equipped with a studio-grade headphone amplifier ensuring superb monitoring quality at the recording stage. Independent volume controls for each channel allow you to dial in a monitoring mix without affecting the recorded signal.
KEY FEATURES
- Two-channel state-of-the-art transformerless microphone preamp
- Two studio-quality instrument inputs with very high impedance
- Switchable low-cut removes rumble without signal degradation
- Exceptionally clean headphone amplifier
- Easy monitoring mix with volume control for each channel
- Handmade in Germany
Specifications
- Frequency Range<10 Hz to >100 kHz (-3 dB@ 40 dB Gain)
- Mains Power Supply: Input Voltage; frequency100-120 V and 220-240 V; 50 Hz/60 Hz
- Power Consumptionmax. 25 W
- Ground Liftswitchable on/off
- Microphone Inputs: Connector 2 x XLR 3 F
- Microphone Inputs: Input Impedanceapprox. 3 kΩ
- Microphone Inputs: Minimum Gain+20 dB (PAD off)
- Microphone Inputs: Maximum Gain+60 dB (PAD off)
- Microphone Inputs: Attenuation PAD switchableoff/-20 dB
- Microphone Inputs: Maximum Input Level (PAD off)+8 dBu
- Microphone Inputs: Maximum Input Level (PAD off)+8 dBu
- Microphone inputs: EIN @ 60 dB Gain / 50 Ohm 1-129,4 dBu(A)
- Microphone inputs: EIN @ 60 dB Gain / 50 Ohm 1-129,4 dBu(A)
- Microphone inputs: THD Mic In @ 1kHz /40 dB Gain / +12 dBu0,00018%
- Power Supply (P48, IEC 61938)48 V, max. ≥ 10 mA, switchable on/off
- Hi-Z Inputs: Activeswitchable on/off
- Hi-Z Inputs: Connector2 x Jack 6.3 mm (1/4″), mono, unbalanced (front)
- Hi-Z Inputs: Connector2 x Jack 6.3 mm (1/4″), mono, unbalanced (front)
- Hi-Z Inputs: Maximum Input Level+21 dBu
- Hi-Z Inputs: Minimum Gain0 dB (PAD off)
- Hi-Z Inputs: Maximum Gain+40 dB (PAD off)
- Bargraphs per Channel-24 dBu to +24 dBu in 6 dB steps
- Bargraphs Peak Holdindication @ +24 dBu (hold time approx. 3 sec.)
- Headphone Output: Mono/Stereoswitchable
- Headphone Output: Connectorjack 6.3 mm (1/4″), stereo (front)
- Headphone Output: Volume Controlfor left & right channel + Master
- Headphone Output: Output Impedanceapprox. 2 Ω
- Headphone Output: Maximum Output Level+20 dBu into 150 Ω load impedance
- Outputs: Connector2 x XLR 3 M
- Outputs: Output Impedanceapprox. 200 Ω
- Outputs: Maximum Output Level+26 dBu into 1 kΩ load impedance
- High Pass Filter60 Hz, 12 dB/oct, switchable on /off
- Product Dimensions (height x width x depth) 89mm x 483 mm x 242 mm
- Weight6.2 kg
- Operating Conditions0°C to +50°C; < 75% RH@ +40°C; non-condensing
- Transport/Storage Conditions-25°C to +70°C; < 95% RH; non-condensing
- Working Altitude< 2000 m