LD Systems PPA 2 Phono RIAA Preamplifier and Equalizer

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User’s manual   Ultra compact phono preamplifier and equalizer Proper RIAA equalization RCA inputs and outputs 6.3 mm stereo headphone output connector Sturdy metal housing 12 V AC/DC adapter included The LD Systems PPA 2 is a very compact analogue phono preamplifier, which equalises the extremely low output signal of conventional turntables to RIAA standards. […]

 

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  • Ultra compact phono preamplifier and equalizer
  • Proper RIAA equalization
  • RCA inputs and outputs
  • 6.3 mm stereo headphone output connector
  • Sturdy metal housing
  • 12 V AC/DC adapter included

The LD Systems PPA 2 is a very compact analogue phono preamplifier, which equalises the extremely low output signal of conventional turntables to RIAA standards. It allows you to connect to devices without any phono input, such as mixers, PA power amplifiers or sound cards. The phono inputs are designed as RCA jacks, just like the line outputs; the PPA 2 also has a screw terminal for the ground conductor of the turntable and a 6.3 mm stereo jack for connecting a headset. The THD factor of the preamplifier is below 0.05% and the channel separation is -75 dB. The LD Systems PPA 2 uses a 12 V AC adapter; a bright LED indicates the power supply on the top of the sturdy metal chassis.

Product type

Other Studio and Recording Equipment


Type

Stereo Input / Stereo Output


Frequency response

RIAA Curve Hz


Signal-to-noise ratio

70 dB


THD

Weight 0.30 kg

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ContentUser's manual  
  • Ultra compact phono preamplifier and equalizer
  • Proper RIAA equalization
  • RCA inputs and outputs
  • 6.3 mm stereo headphone output connector
  • Sturdy metal housing
  • 12 V AC/DC adapter included
The LD Systems PPA 2 is a very compact analogue phono preamplifier, which equalises the extremely low output signal of conventional turntables to RIAA standards. It allows you to connect to devices without any phono input, such as mixers, PA power amplifiers or sound cards. The phono inputs are designed as RCA jacks, just like the line outputs; the PPA 2 also has a screw terminal for the ground conductor of the turntable and a 6.3 mm stereo jack for connecting a headset. The THD factor of the preamplifier is below 0.05% and the channel separation is -75 dB. The LD Systems PPA 2 uses a 12 V AC adapter; a bright LED indicates the power supply on the top of the sturdy metal chassis. Product type Other Studio and Recording Equipment
Type Stereo Input / Stereo Output
Frequency response RIAA Curve Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 70 dB
THD
• Road proof housing • High quality components • Professional balanced XLR outputs • Level control The ASC-202 converts consumer level stereo RCA signals to balanced XLR professional line level, and back. One side of the unit, has two XLR inputs and stereo RCA outputs. The other side has stereo RCA inputs and two XLR outputs. Each side has stereo level controls. A possible application of the SC-13 is to use it as a level control in balanced audio lines. The DAP Pro Audio Solutions are a complete line-up of audio tools for the professional musician or audio engineer. It is a series of audio modifying tools like mini-mixers, pre-amps and converters available in active or passive models. All audio solutions are designed to meet the highest stage and audio demands and feature a metal road proof housing with rubber feet and easy accessible controls. The units also have a small footprint which make them ideal to be used and placed in any environment where space is critical. Specifications Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz Inputs: XLR/Jack Combo, RCA Outputs: XLR male, RCA Input sensitivity RCA in: -10 dBv Input Impedance RCA in: 10 kOhm Input sensitivity XLR/Jack in: +4 dBu Input Impedance XLR/Jack in: 20 kOhm Output voltage RCA Out: -10 dBV Output Impedance XLR Out: 100 Ohm Output voltage XLR Out: +4 dBu Output Impedance XLR Out: 200 Ohm Power supply: 18V AC (adapter included) Dimensions: 53 x 158 x 135 mm (HxWxD) Weight: 0,65 Kg

The PRE-73 Mk2 pre-amp and the FC3 condenser microphone in one bundle. The bundle also includes Golden Age P1 Pop Filter, Proel RSM180 mic stand and Proel CHL250 5m cable.

Two channel classic Focusrite ISA transformer-based preamps Front panel, per channel:

  • 1/4" instrument input
  • Variable input impedance - Low, ISA 110, Medium, High
  • Input selection - Mic, Line, Instrument
  • 0 - 30 dB/30 - 60 dB gain switch
  • Phantom power switch
  • Phase invert switch
  • 0 - 60 dB gain in 10 dB steps
  • 0 - +20 dB continuously variable trim
  • Variable high-pass filter with on/off switch
  • Insert point on/off switch
  • Eight-LED user-calibrated level meters
  • Single power switch
Rear panel, per channel:
  • XLR-F mic inputs
  • 1/4" TRS line inputs
  • 1/4" TRS Sends
  • 1/4" TRS Returns
  • XLR-M line output
  • Single peak meter calibration dial
  • Single IEC power socket
Measured Performance
Maximum Input and Output Levels
Maximum Output Level

+24 dBu with a THD+N

Maximum Microphone Transformer Input Level +7 dBu with a THD+N
Mic Input Response
Gain range 0 dB to +60 dB in 10 dB steps, plus 0 dB to +20 dB continuously variable trim

Input Impedance

Switched Impedance setting
Equivalent Input Impedance at 1 kHz
Low = 600 Ω
ISA 110 = 1.4 kΩ
Med = 2.4 kΩ
High = 6.8 kΩ
EIN
(Equivalent Input Noise)
Measured at 60 dB of gain with 150 Ω
source impedance and 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter
-127 dB

Noise

Noise at output with unity gain (0 dB) and 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter -97 dBu

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Measured with 150 Ω source impedance and 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter 121 dB relative to max output +24 dBu

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

Measured with a -20 dBu input signal at +30 dB of gain and with a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter

Frequency Response

At minimum gain (0 dB)

-0.5 dB at 10 Hz,
-1 dB at 135 kHz, relative to 1 kHz

At +60 dB gain

-6 dB at 10 Hz,
-1 dB at 115 kHz, relative to 1 kHz

CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)

-94 dB for mic input at 60 Hz for max. output = +24 dBu
-91 dB for mic input at 10 kHz for max. output = +24 dBu

Crosstalk Channel to Channel

Mic input, with I/P = 0 dBu, gain = 0 dB @ 1 kHz input to channel A, channel B output = -85 dB
Line Input Response

Gain Range

-20 dB to +10 dB in 10 dB steps, plus 0 dB to +20 dB continuously variable trim

Input Impedance

10 kΩ from 10 Hz to 200 kHz

Noise

Noise at main output with gain at unity (0 dB) measured with 50 Ω source impedance and a 22Hz - 22 kHz band pass filter

-97 dBu

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Measured with 50 Ω source impedance and a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter

121 dB relative to max output +24 dBu

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

Measured with a 0 dBu input signal, +10 dB of gain and a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter

Frequency Response

At unity gain (0 dB) -0.3 dB at 10 Hz,
-1 dB at 80 kHz, relative to 1 kHz

Crosstalk Channel to Channel

Line input, with I/P = 0 dBu, gain = 0dB
@ 1 kHz input to channel A

Channel B output
= -91 dB

Instrument Input Response

Gain Range

+10 dB to +40 dB continuously variable trim

Input Impedance

> 2 MΩ

Noise

>Measured with 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter Minimum gain (+10 dB) = -95 dBu

Frequency Response

At minimum gain (+10 dB)

-0.1 dB at 10 Hz,
-1 dB at 115 kHz, relative to 1 kHz

At maximum gain (+40 dB)

-2.5 dB at 10 Hz,
-1 dB at 110 kHz, relative to 1 kHz

High-Pass Filter

Roll-Off

18 dB per octave (3 pole filter)

Frequency Range

Continuously variable from 16 Hz to 420 Hz (-3 dB)
Weight and Dimensions

W x D x H

480 mm x 280 mm x 44 mm

Weight

3.7 kg
EWI PDI-100 PARA ACOUSTIC DI Box   This is a medium grade professional application Para Acoustic Active DI, which will work well on instruments with passive pickups or active pickups.  The construction is reasonably rugged and the components are well suited for the application yielding results that are typically acceptable for all but the most discerning artists.    The on-board tone and volume controls give the operator a lot of choices in shaping their sound prior to sending the signal to the mix console.  This allows an artist to use this device in-place of or in addition to a traditional stage amp for their instrument.  This is an excellent choice for IEM bands, or bands that like to keep their stage volume low.   This item is typically used to split the instrument signal going to a stage amp so a feed can be sent also to the mix board, or be used as a stand-alone instrument pre-amp.  It is equipped with a ¼” jack for input, a 1/4" jack for output to a stage amp, one XLR jack for the send to the board and a TRS jack for inserting an FX device.Since this is an active D.I. box, it needs to be powered which can be done either with Phantom Power from the mix board, or with the supplied internal 9v battery.  The battery is fairly easy to change by removing one screw in the bottom of the case.

The PRE-73 DLX is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line and microphone input and the line output are transformer balanced, using three different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose.
This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. The subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often prefered over the one delivered by modern units, a situation that is even more obvious now when music is recorded with clean-sounding digital audio equipment.

The circuit used in the PRE-73 DLX is similar to the preamp section in the classical 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

FEATURES

- Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.
- Maximum gain on the mic input is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.
- Gain range on the Line input: -20 to + 10 dB.
- Switchable impedance on the mic input, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics.
- Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.
- A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.
- A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.
- The output level controls makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.
- Combo XLR/TRS input jacks and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
- Insert jack for inserting EQ´s and other units.
- External high power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.
- A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.

The PRE-73 DLX has a number of improvement and new features compared to the PRE-73 MKII:
- Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
- Selectable 1073-style high pass filter, 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz and 300Hz.
- Output Attenuator -7, -14, -21 and -28 dB (located after the output transformer) allows overdriving the output stage and the output transformer for added character by lowering the output signal to a suitable level.
- The circuit board is prepared for Carnhill Mic and Line transformer and high pass inductor.
- The Insert jack can be switched in/out from the front panel. An internal jumper can select that the Insert jack always has an output signal.
- Switchable 600 ohm Output Termination and Ground Lift on the back panel.
- Selectable Active or Passive DI input and selectable input impedance in active mode, Hi Z or 100 kohm, by internal jumpers.
- The DI can signal can be selected to pass or bypass the mic input transformer by internal jumpers.
- Relays are used to control internal switching for DI input, Phantom power, Mic Low Z, Insert and Phase for shorter circuit board signal paths. The relays are controlled by front panel switches.
- Revised gain switch for added headroom.
- Circuit board star grounding scheme.
- Revised power supply with separate regulators for the audio circuits and relay and LED circuits.

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