Detail 01
Maximum gain: 85 dB
The preamp’s gain range reaches 85 dB.
Product detailSKU #1500000400989
AEA MicrophonesTRP3 Microphone Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AEA’s TRP3 is a dual-channel, half-rack microphone preamp built for ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones. Updated circuitry is paired with clean gain and an open, natural presentation. The simplified control markings and responsive high-pass filter support a direct recording workflow, while 85 dB of maximum gain gives the unit a wide gain range in a compact format.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording two ribbon, condenser, or dynamic microphone sources from a compact half-rack preamp.
- Studio setups needing a responsive high-pass filter and clearly marked front-panel controls.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Installations that require a full-rack-width preamp chassis.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Frequency response at 30 dB gain
Rated within -0.5 dB from below 10 Hz to 200 kHz at 30 dB gain.
Detail 03
Maximum input level: +20 dBu
This rating applies at minimum gain.
Detail 04
Input impedance
11.3 kΩ with phantom power and 68 kΩ without phantom power.
Detail 05
THD+N
Rated at 0.0015% at 1 kHz under the specified 30 dB gain and +4 dBu output conditions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Input impedance is 11.3 kΩ with phantom power and 68 kΩ without it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone channels does the TRP3 provide?
It is a dual-channel microphone preamp.
02Which microphone types can it be used with?
It is equipped for ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones.
03What rack format does it use?
It comes in a compact half-rack package.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 30 dB gain: (-0.5 dB from <10 Hz to 200 kHz)
2 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 11.3 kΩ (with Phantom), 68 kΩ (no Phantom)
- Max Input Level
- +20 dBu (minimum gain)
2 detailsOther
- Max Gain
- 85dB
- Thd N
- 0.0015% (1 kHz, 22 Hz-22 kHz @30 dB Gain +4 dBu output)
