Radial PowerPre Series 500

The Radial PowerPre is a high performance microphone preamplifier designed to be used with the Radial Workhorse and other 500 series modular racks. It features 100% discrete components to deliver up to 70dB of gain and employs a vintage Hammond broadcast output transformer for warmth and exceptionally smooth tone.

The design begins with a front mounted XLR for instant connectivity plus a recessed 48V phantom power switch for safety. Unlike most mic preamps that require careful gain adjustment to avoid troublesome noise, the PowerPre is equipped with the newly developed AccuState input stage that automatically optimizes signal-to-noise at all levels and is supported with a full 10 segment LED for accurate signal monitoring..

The design begins with a front mounted XLR for instant connectivity plus a recessed 48V phantom power switch for safety. Unlike most mic preamps that require careful gain adjustment to avoid troublesome noise, the PowerPre is equipped with the newly developed AccuState input stage that automatically optimizes signal-to-noise at all levels and is supported with a full 10 segment LED for accurate signal monitoring.

To add extra character; a 3-position Vox control lets you set the PowerPre to breath for added high frequency air such as when accentuating a vocal track or adding harmonic content to an acoustic guitar. The punch setting adds body when recording electric guitar or can be used to fatten a voice. When set to linear, the PowerPre delivers a truly natural rendering for orchestral recording that will suit the requirements of the most demanding purist. This is augmented with a gentle high-pass filter that helps control low end resonance when layering instruments.

Ultra quiet, low noise and an exceptionally warm sounding The PowerPre makes spectacular audio easy.