AEA TRP3

Judge It Not By Its Size — This Preamp Is a Beast!

The AEA TRP3 packs a 2-channel, ultra-high-gain mic preamp into a compact, half-rack unit. The TRP3 boasts an astonishing 68KΩ input impedance, along with 7–85dB of squeaky-clean gain, making it a great choice for ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones alike. This dual-channel mic pre includes +48V phantom power, polarity reverse, a hyper-responsive highpass filter, and easy-to-read control markings. You'll appreciate the open, natural sound of the TRP3; the unprecedented clarity of its updated, modernized circuits, in concert with AEA's signature tonal warmth, musically reproduces the smallest details of any microphone you plug into it. The AEA TRP3 is a half-rack powerhouse that can coax maximum performance out of even the most gain-hungry microphone.

Truckloads of gain on tap

If your microphones demand tons of gain, the TRP3 will happily oblige. This dual-channel dynamo not only vaunts an ultra-high 68KΩ input impedance, but it also delivers a robust 7–85dB of gain — more than enough for any condenser, dynamic, or ribbon microphone in your mic locker. Here at Sweetwater, we're blown away by the open, natural sound of the TRP3. It manages to milk every ounce of detail out of whatever you run into it, while infusing it with the perfect amount of ear-grabbing warmth.

All the right features

The AEA TRP3 definitely falls into the "small but mighty" camp. Although it's packed into an unassuming half-rack housing, the TRP3 includes all the features you'd expect in a pro-level unit. You get +48V phantom power for your condenser microphones, as well as a polarity reverse button. Got unwanted rumble? Not a problem for the TRP3. Its highpass filter gives you -3dB of attenuation at either 115Hz or 230Hz, enabling you to make short work of any unwelcome low-frequency gremlins that dare to invade your signal chain. To top it off, the TRP3's straightforward control markings made repeatability a piece of cake.

AEA TRP3 2-channel Microphone Preamp Features:

• 2-channel, ultra-high-gain mic preamp packed into a compact, half-rack unit
• Updated, modernized circuits deliver unprecedented levels of clarity
• 7–85dB of squeaky-clean gain can tackle ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones with equal assurance
• +48V phantom power for your condenser microphones
• Polarity reverse button makes solving phase issues easy
• Highpass filter gives you -3dB of attenuation at either 115Hz or 230Hz
• Straightforward control markings made repeatability a piece of cake
• Comes with an external power supply
• Optional rack ears (for 1 unit) and a rack shelf (for 2 units) are available (sold separately)