AEA RPQ3 2-Channel Preamp EQ P48

The AEA RPQ3 is the third-generation evolution of AEA’s acclaimed preamp and EQ design, delivering two channels of high-output, high-impedance, ultra-low-noise gain optimized for the most demanding microphones. With 85 dB of pristine JFET gain, advanced CurveShaper™ EQ, and flexible routing, the RPQ3 brings out the full character, detail, and transient response of your mics.

Preamp Overview
• Dual channels with 85 dB of clean JFET gain
• CurveShaper™ high-frequency EQ and low-frequency proximity control
• 68kΩ high-impedance circuitry for improved transients, frequency response, and output sensitivity
• Post-mic and pre-EQ inserts for flexible signal routing
• Switchable phantom power and polarity reverse
• Built in the USA

CurveShaper™ EQ

The RPQ3’s CurveShaper™ EQ puts powerful tone-shaping right at the start of your signal chain. Updated adjustable boost/cut controls for both low and high frequencies let you fine-tune your sound with precision:
• High-Frequency Extension – Add air and presence with adjustable slope, ideal for ribbons, vocals, and mix buses needing extra openness.
• Low-Frequency Proximity Control – Reduce bass build-up quickly and transparently, taming proximity effect without compromising natural tone.

With its combination of precision gain, musical EQ, and high-impedance design, the RPQ3 ensures your microphones, especially ribbons - deliver their absolute best from the moment you hit record.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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