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WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the AEA RPQ3 microphone
preamplifier, AEA's third iteration of our low noise, ultra-high gain
and impedance architecture. Inspired by its older siblings the RPQ
and the RPQ2, the RPQ3 improves upon a trusted blueprint using
the most up-to-date technology available. At AEA, we put the
same thought and care into our preamps as we put into the
development of our microphones: sonic quality comes first.
Since 2006, AEA's preamps have surpassed the limitations of 20th
century electronics, allowing you to fully appreciate the sonic
complexities of your microphone. The RPQ3 leans on the side of
neutral but is unlike other "clean" preamps because of its rich and
musical tonality. It offers up to 85 dB of effortless gain for any
microphone, as well as an expanded EQ section that allows you to
finely tune your signal.
Your RPQ3 is 100 percent handcrafted in Pasadena, California.
AEA is a family-owned company with a small crew of skilled
technicians, many of whom are musicians themselves. Proudly
independent, we still manufacture all our ribbon microphones and
preamps by hand, in-house, from locally sourced parts. We hope
the RPQ3 helps capture many magical musical performances. Read
this manual thoroughly to make sure you get the best sound and
longevity from your new preamp. We invite you to become part of
the AEA community by sharing your experiences with the RPQ3 via
email, phone, or our social media channels.
The AEA team
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