SM Pro Audio PR8E

The new SM Pro Audio PR8E multi-channel mic/line preamp is the vanguard of the 'next-generation' in the SMPRO range. Using the latest components available and redesigned from the ground up, the SM Pro Audio PR8E's carefully structured single circuit board design results is an exceptionally low noise pre-amp boasting a very high gain structure.

Tailored to suit a wide variety of applications, the SM Pro Audio PR8E is perfectly suited for use as a front-end device for many hard disk recording systems, as well as adding additional mic pre's to digital mixers and sound cards.

Each pre-amp features it's own XLR/TRS jack 'Combo' input connector, 48v phantom power switch for the mic-pre and a built-in -20dB pad in the 1/4" (6.5mm) TRS line-in jack sockets. Individual phase reversal switches are provided next to the eight balanced 1/4" (6.5mm) TRS output sockets on the rear panel. All this is housed inside a hardened steel chassis, complete with rack mounting panels.

Each mic-pre provides some 60dB of gain with a massive 23db of maximum output! Ultimately however, the quest is about sound quality. To this end, the PR8-E is certainly designed to deliver and will outperform just about any other device in it’s class.

The SM Pro Audio PR8E's typical applications include:
- Expansion for multi-channel DAW's.
- Improved mic performance for many existing mixing consoles.
- Direct Injection for line-level devices, such as keyboards, drum machines and effects processors

SM Pro Audio PR8E Features

• 8 x discrete microphone preamplifiers
• Ultra-Wide Dynamic Range
• Low-Noise Operating Levels
• XLR/combo Inputs, TRS Outputs
• 48V Phantom Power per channel
• Phase Reverse per channel
• Gain control per channel
• Peak Light Per channel

SM Pro Audio PR8E Mic Input

• Connector: XLR COMBO
• Type: Balanced
• Impedance: 4K7 Ohms
• Min sensitivity: -60 dB
• Peak input level: +9.5 dB
• Phantom Power: +48V, (switchable)

SM Pro Audio PR8E Line Input

• Type: Balanced ¼” on combo
• Impedance: 47K
• Min sensitivity: -35dB
• Peak input level: +32 dB

SM Pro Audio PR8E Output

• Connector: 1/4 jack
  (balanced TRS)
• Type: Balanced
• Impedance: 600 Ohms
• Peak output level:+23dB
• Frequency response:
  20Hz- 20KHz 0dB- -0.5dB
• Distortion: 0.005%
• S/N: > 105dB
• Crosstalk rejection:
  >120dB @1KHz; -20dB input
• Max Gain: 58dB