Fostex AR501 Mic Preamplifier

by Fostex
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Fostex AR501 Mic Preamplifier
Camera Mountable
48V Phantom Power
XLR Input and Output
Attenuable 3.5mm Output
Selectable Input Gain Level
Selectable High-Pass Filter
Aluminum Chassis
Powered by 1x AA Battery

Specifications

Analog Input -
1x XLR-3-31; electrically balanced, 2-hot
Line : Input Reference Level - 4 dBu, Maximum Input Level - 24 dBu
Mic : Input Reference Level -60, -45, -30, -20 dBu, Maximum Input Level - 0 dBu
Phantom Power: DC 48 V, +/- 4 V (10 mA), DC 24 V (in energy saving mode)

Analog Output -
Balanced Connector : XLR-3-32, electrically balanced, 2-hot
Input Impedance : 10 k Ohm or more
Reference Output Level : 4 dBu
Maximum Output Level : 24 dBu (20 dBu in energy saving mode)

Connector -
Unbalanced : 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini jack (for dual mono)
Reference Output Level : -10 dBV (ATT On: -50 dBV)
Maximum Output Level : 10 dBV (ATT On: -30 dBV)

High-Pass Filter : -6 dB/Octave @ 80 or 160 Hz (switchable)
Frequency Response -
Mic In/Out, Reference Level, Gain Low: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1 dB
Mic In/Out, Reference Level, Gain High: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio : Gain High: 60 dB or higher
THD : Gain High @ 1 kHz: Less than 0.1%
Power Requirements : 1x AA Battery (Alkaline or Ni-MH), DC In, 5 V
Power Consumption : 0.6 W (maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 42.8 x 31.6 x 116 mm (1.6 x 1.2 x 4.5 in)
Weight :
110g (4 oz), approximate
With Battery 150g (5 oz) , approximate

In the Box

Joint Plate
Stereo Mini Cable

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