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Auteur MKII 500

500-Series Mic Pre

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The Auteur MKII 500 is one of the most “bang for your buck” 500-series preamps in existence! You get all of the sound of the 1⁄2 rack version, but with the addition of a Hi-Z input! It features an ultra-fast input stage that captures lots of detail and nuance, and a signal path transformer that adds some “beef” on the way out. Once you hear the Auteur MKII 500, you’ll want to load your 500 rack full of ‘em!


Features

500 Series format (500 series rack required)

Single Channel

Ultra High-Speed Input Stage

Edcor Output Transformer

67dB Gain

Phantom Power

Phase Switch

13dBu Pad

Hi-Z Input

Specifications

Mic Section

  • Max Microphone Input Level: 1dBu
  • Input Impedance: 6000Ω
  • Pad: 13dBu
  • Gain (no pad): 16dB to 67dB
  • Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -108dBu
  • THD N (@ 4dBu output): .0046% @ 12dBu Gain
  • .0064% @ 24dBu Gain
  • .012% @ 32dBu Gain
  • .028% @ 40dBu Gain
  • .085% @ 50dBu Gain
  • .3% @ 62dBu Gain
  • Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

D.I. Section

  • Max D.I. Input Level: 18dBu
  • Input Impedance Balanced: 2.2MΩ
  • Input Impedance Unbalanced: 1.1MΩ
  • Pad: 13dBu
  • Gain: 16dB to 67dB
  • Equivalent Input Noise (noise floor): -82dB
  • THD N (@ 4dBu output):
  • .007% @ 12dBu
  • .11% @ 40dBu
  • Bandwidth (1kHz, 600Ω unbalanced source, unweighted): 10Hz to 30kHz

Output Section

  • Max Output Level: 28dBu
  • Output Impedance: 600Ω

Power Supply: /- 15v from 500 series rack

Product Dimensions: 1.5” x 6.5” x 5.25”

Product Weight: .8 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 13” x 13” x 5”

Shipping Weight: 3 lbs