AEA TRP 500

TRP500

The AEA TRP500 microphone preamplifier: AEA’s third iteration of low noise, ultra-high gain and impedance architecture.

In the past 16 years, AEA's preamps have surpassed the limitations of 20th century electronics, allowing you to fully appreciate the sonic complexities of your microphone. The TRP500 leans on the side of neutral but is unlike other ‘clean’ preamps because of its rich and musical tonality. It offers up to 85dB of effortless gain for any microphone and sonics that invite hearts to listen deeper.

Enhance your ribbons

Based on the circuit and topology of the company’s original AEA TRP preamp, the TRP500 has the low noise, musical sonics, and ultra-high gain and impedance (100,000 Ohms) that AEA is renowned for. The TRP500 excels at drawing out the warmth and lush sound of ribbon mics as well as other top-level microphones. With up to 85 dB of quiet DC-coupled gain, minimal path architecture, and a gentle 115 Hz or 230 Hz high pass filter, this preamp puts as little as possible between you and your audience.

Handcrafted in Pasadena

Like all AEA products, the TRP500 is handcrafted in Pasadena, California from locally sourced parts. AEA is a family-owned company with a small crew of skilled technicians, many of whom are musicians themselves.