SM Pro Audio PR8E 8 Channel Mic Preamp    Item #: SMA PR8E 

The SM Pro Audio PR8E multi-channel mic/line preamp is the vanguard of the next-generation in the SMPRO range.
Using the latest components available and redesigned from the ground up, the PR8-E's carefully structured single circuit board design results is an exceptionally low noise pre-amp boasting a very high gain structure.

Tailored to suit a wide variety of applications, the PR8E is perfectly suited for use as a front-end device for many hard disk recording systems, as well as adding additional mic pre's to digital mixers and sound cards.

SM Pro Audio PR8E Features

• 8 x discrete microphone preamplifiers
• Ultra-Wide Dynamic Range
• Low-Noise Operating Levels
• XLR/combo Inputs, TRS Outputs
• 48V Phantom Power per channel
• Phase Reverse per channel
• Gain control per channel
• Peak Light Per channel

Each pre-amp features it's own XLR/TRS jack Combo input connector, 48v phantom power switch for the mic-pre and a built-in -20dB pad in the 1/4 inch (6.5mm) TRS line-in jack sockets. Individual phase reversal switches are provided next to the eight balanced 1/4 inch (6.5mm) TRS output sockets on the rear panel. All this is housed inside a hardened steel chassis, complete with rack mounting panels.

Each mic-pre provides some 60dB of gain with a massive 23db of maximum output! Ultimately however, the quest is about sound quality. To this end, the PR8-E is certainly designed to deliver and will outperform just about any other device in it’s class.

Typical applications include:

• Expansion for multi-channel DAW's
• Improved mic performance for many existing mixing consoles
• Direct Injection for line-level devices, such as keyboards, drum machines and effects processors

SM Pro Audio PR8E Specifications

Mic Input
• Connector: XLR COMBO
• Type: Balanced
• Impedance: 4K7 Ohms
• Min sensitivity: -60 dB
• Peak input level: +9.5 dB
• Phantom Power: +48V, (switchable)

Line Input
• Type: Balanced 1/4 inch on combo
• Impedance: 47K
• Min sensitivity: -35dB
• Peak input level: +32 dB

Output
• Connector: 1/4 jack (balanced TRS)
• Type: Balanced
• Impedance: 600 Ohms
• Peak output level: +23dB
• Frequency response: 20Hz- 20KHz 0dB- -0.5dB
• Distortion: 0.005%
• S/N: > 105dB
• Crosstalk rejection: >120dB @1KHz; -20dB input
• Max Gain: 58dB