Matching any mic with an appropriate preamp is crucial for achieving its best performance. That goes especially for ribbon mics. The right mic pre is the secret to their storied low-end, detailed response and natural character. Thankfully, creating the perfect pairing is easy if you know what to look for. We’ll assume that any mic…
We’re proud that, to many, the AEA name is synonymous with fine ribbon microphones. We may be biased, but we think our TRP (The Ribbon Pre) microphone preamplifiers make them sound even better. Now, in their 3rd-generation, the TRP3 and TRP500 are our cleanest and most musical designs yet. Here’s an in-depth look at the…
