The new PR8-E 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.

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" (6.5mm) TRS line-in jack sockets. Individual phase reversal switches are provided next to the eight balanced 1/4" (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.

- 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

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" 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