PRE420
500-07150-000
Price: $2,795.00

Unmask Your Audio™ with the PRE420

A remarkable four-channel microphone preamplifier with an integrated stereo mix bus and stereo/mono solo bus in a sleek, 1RU chassis.

What makes one mic-pre superior to the others?

Even high-end preamplifiers can mask subtle details because of intermodulation distortion, a symptom of RF interference and non-linear performance at ultra-sonic frequencies. The PRE420's innovative circuitry provides ultra-low distortion over a 500kHz bandwidth while maintaining RF-immunity in the most demanding environments.

The PRE420 is equipped with Benchmark's exclusive CMF1™ RF-filter

The CMF1™ has been extensively tested and proven in Benchmark's MPS mic-pre series by experienced studio and remote recording engineers in heavy RF fields - such as venues in close proximity to broadcast antennas. This RF-immunity is coupled with ultra-low distortion performance at high-frequencies beyond the reach of most mic-pres, giving your audio remarkable realism. With amazingly low THD+N of 0.00024% (see specs), we welcome you to compare the PRE420's performance specifications with any other mic pre available.

Benchmark's proprietary MirrorPan™ circuitry minimizes distortion while ensuring constant-power panning with pin-point precision

MirrorPan's™ innovative mirrored-circuitry, from which the name is derived, eliminates the non-linear distortion caused by potentiometer wiper-current. The result is excellent channel seperation and remarkably accurate imaging. The center-detent position is factory calibrated for precise center-placement.

An elegant and completely unique feature set

compliments the uncompromised sonic integrity of the PRE420. A solo section allows monitoring of any channel or combination of channels (with switchable stereo/mono) via control room XLR outputs and the integrated HPA2™ - Benchmark's signature high-current, 0-Ohm headphone amplifier. The PRE420's main mix bus XLR outputs are monitored via a dual, variable intensity signal level meter and peak-warning indicator*. Each of the four channels has an independent direct XLR output, a variable intensity signal level meter and peak-warning indicator*, and MirrorPan™ control. Each channel features a precisely matched 41-position first-stage gain control factory preset to a maximium gain of 60dB (internally adjustable up to 70dB for special applications).

The convenient flexibility of these unique features in no way compromises the pristine audio path

The PRE420's RF-immune, wide-bandwidth circuitry faithfully delivers stunningly high resolution to all direct, stereo, control room, and headphone outputs.

Summary of Features

  • Ultra-low noise/distortion: (THD+N @ 22dB Gain 10Hz-20kHz = 0.00027%)
  • RF-immune, wide bandwidth (500kHz)
  • Stereo mix bus & isolated stereo/mono solo bus
  • MirrorPan™ - Benchmark's proprietary zero-distortion, constant-power panning technology
  • 4 direct XLR outputs, 2 control room XLR outputs, & 2 stereo XLR outputs
  • HPA2™ - Benchmark's signature high-current, 0-Ohm headphone amplifier with convenient, switchable mute control room output on headphone insertion.
  • Adjustable peak warning indicator & variable intensity signal level meter on each channel & mix bus
  • Independently switchable +48V phantom power, 40Hz switchable high-pass filter, & -20dB pad.

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