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JDV-Pre Instrument Preamplifier
Part # R700 0120 00
About the JDV-Pre
- 100% discrete class-A instrument preamplifier
- Feed-forward input stage with zero negative feedback
- AccuState gain control for low noise at all levels
- Variable low frequency cut for acoustic instruments
The JDV-Pre is a 500 series instrument preamp designed specifically to capture the natural tone and distinct character of the instrument.
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JDV-Pre Applications
JDV-Pre standard setup
The standard DI setup. Bass guitar with magnetic pickups connects to the front panel jack and the instrument signal is thruput to a stage amp. The JDV-Pre's balanced output connects to your recording or PA system.
Acoustic Instruments with piezo pickups
Acoustic instruments like violin, cello and string bass often use a piezo pickup atached to bridge. The JDV-Pre is equipped with a variable input impedance that can be switched to an ultra-high 4meg Ohms mode that brings out all the tone from piezo transducers.
JDV-Pre with a microphone
Connecting a condenser instrument mic to the rear XLR input let's you use the JDV-Pre as a mic-preamp. Shown here is a DPA 4099G clip-on microphone with acoustic guitar. The JDV-Pre's balanced output connects to your recording or PA system.
