Aphex DUAL RPA 500
2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
PreampPrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- Preamp
- Description
- 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
- Topology
- Discrete transformerless solid-state front end feeding a 12AT7 tube output stage (low-voltage rails), inspired by the Channel and 207D preamps
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- stereo/dual mono
- Form factor
- 500-series module
- Connection
- 500-series (VPR Alliance)
- Powered
- true
- Introduced
- 2012
Details
Controls: 65dB gain, 26dB pad, 3-way output level switch (+16/+20/+24dBu), illuminated Phantom Power/Phase Reverse/75Hz HPF/Mic Limiter buttons
I/O: 500-series edge connector mic I/O, 2 channels
Notable use: Two tube-output-stage mic preamps in a single 500-series slot, derived from the Aphex Channel and vintage 207D preamp designs.
Notes: DISCONTINUED / LEGACY FLAG: listed only on Aphex's 'Legacy Product Support' page (manual titled 'Duel RPA 500' - likely a typo for 'Dual'), not current aphex.com/products catalog. year_intro 2012 per trade press (500-series expansion). Price not published/confirmed; left blank.