SM Pro Audio PR8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

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SM Pro Audio PR8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp, Main
SM Pro Audio PR8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp, Rear
SM Pro Audio PR8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp, Main SM Pro Audio PR8 8-Channel Microphone Preamp, Rear
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Phantom power. Balanced inputs.

The market size for digital audio interfaces and computer based digital editing has increased in a massive way. With systems available at very low prices, more and more users are utilizing this technology. One of the main problems with many of these systems is the input stage only consisting of unbalanced line inputs or very low (or no mic pre) gain structure for the balanced input stage and the unavailability of Phantom power.

The PR8 comes to the rescue with 8 channels of Balanced input, with a full range of gain control from -20dB to +40dB and Phantom power for every channel. This single rack unit can now solve many of the connectivity issues which are raised in a large range of situations, whether in the Studio, home, club installation or other live sound applications.

Features:
8-channel pre amp

Gain control per channel

Peak Light indicator

Phantom On/Off per channel

Phantom light indicator

8 balanced XLR inputs

8 TRS balanced/unbalanced outputs @+4dB

Mic Channel Noise: < -120dB

Distortion: < .05% 20Hz- 20kHz

110v-240v internal power supply

Size : 45(1u) x 482 x 152(mm)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-343-0353
PR8 Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (33 ratings)
Submitted December 6, 2007 by a customer from myfinalbreath.com

"Gets the job done."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Overall it's a great unit, especially for those looks to add a more mics to their digi interfaces such as the digi001, etc. Which only supply a limited amount of actual mic inputs.
Sound
I own the older model, the one where the outputs are consumer based -10dB, although the one listed on this site is now a more professional +4dB on the output. Anyways, the sound is great and extremely clear without needing to hardly push the preamp at all. No noise floor is audible.
Features
Gets the basics done, plug a mic in, turn up the gain, switch on phantom power if need be... then plug it into your interface. Having a mic/line combined input and a pad switch would've been nice. Yet the price would've been much higher.
Ease of Use
Extremely easy to use, as long as you understand the xlr's are inputs and the 1/4" on the back are the outputs... then you're good to go.
Quality
Seems to be made extremely well, and me being the third owner of this unit, that can tell you how durable it can be.
Value
A great value for the item at new cost.
Manufacturer Support
Never needed support, if it breaks, honestly it's so cost effective I'll use purchase another one. And maybe get around to fixing the first... if the ever be the case.
The Wow Factor
Shouldn't matter about it's "sex appeal" it just sitting in a rack with cables connected to it.

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