The Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp packs all of Great River's famous "desert island" sound quality of the ME-1NV and MP-2NV into a double-wide 500 series module. Big sound demands a big footprint. And, when you're after all of the power of a true heavyweight, Great River delivers knockout punch!
The Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp, a professional quality microphone preamplifier designed to re-create the vintage sound characteristics of the early 1970s large consoles. Modern components give the Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp more clarity, punch and performance under normal use. In addition, features like metering before and after the major gain stages let the user drive it 'hard' to greatly expand the range of sonic options. All microphones will benefit from the power of the Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp, including dynamic, condenser and especially ribbon types. The Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp uses the same audio and metering circuit board found in the NV series preamplifiers. This unit is designed to fit into a '500' series rack using 2 available slots. It receives its power supply from the host rack. The unit is equipped with a HI-Z instrument jack that has its own input amplifier and was designed for 'DI' applications. All specifications and performance details are identical to the NV series preamplifiers with the exception of size, weight, patch jack, -10dBv Out.
Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp Features
- 'Big Iron Vintage Sound' from custom-wound transformers
- High-Z input is ideal for bass, guitar, and sound modules (FET-buffered and routed into the input transformer, a Great River exclusive)
- Gain stage monitoring via dual meters (also a Great River exclusive)
- Ultra quiet noise floor for outstanding performance at any gain setting
- Powered by '500' Rack's internal power supply
Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp Specifications
- I/O connections: XLR balanced; high-Z input on front panel (disconnects mic input)
- Adjustable gain stages: input in 5db steps to 60db; output from -25 to +10db; maximum overall gain 70db; 2 to 3 stages of single ended solid state amplifier gain blocks, depending on gain structure; high-current 70ma Class A bias on output stage
- Input and output meters on each channel (dual-stage metering is a Great River exclusive)
- Front panel switches: polarity; phantom power; input impedance (1200 / 300 ohm); output loading (600 ohm resistor across output transformer)
- High quality, custom wound Sowter transformers
- Gold plated switching contacts
- 3 year warranty with registration
- Mounts within 2 spaces of a '500' rack
Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp Includes
- Great River MP-500NV 500-Series Preamp
- Manual & Literature
- 4x 500-Series Rack Screws
- Manufacturer Warranty
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positive experience
Feb 12th 2018nice equipment, good support staff
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Great River makes Great Products
Dec 17th 2013This is one of the best PRE's on the planet and getting in the 500 series makes it affordable for even a small project studio, like mine. This thing is built like a tank and looks sexy too.
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Great River's are truly great!!!
Apr 27th 2012After talking with the great guys at FEA,and watching and reading their reviews,I bought two of these preamps,I wanted pre's that sounded great for drums and electric bass,but ones that also worked well for vocals,guitar, and other sources.I was blown away with the sound right away,these are truly the do-all preamps,they sound great on everything I've used them for,huge on drums! They've got great warmth and character,yet are extremely clear and articulate,they have great low end,and a depth not found in lesser pre's.Dan Kennedy at Great River knows quality and stands behind his work.If you're looking for pro analog warmth,and a pre that not only performs with everything run through it,but does so with amazing results,then I urge you to grab a couple of these beauties,you won't want or need anything else after you hear it!
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Worth every penny
Sep 5th 2011I'd been hearing people gush about the Great River pres on various gear forums, so I finally took the leap and got a Lunchbox plus an MP-500NV. This is a fantastic pre. If you've been using stock pres on a board or recording interface you will immediately hear the difference. Mediocre mics will suddenly become usable again, and decent mics sound great. I'm going to get one more for stereo recording as soon as I've saved up.
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Fantastic pres
May 4th 2011These are really great every day pre-amps. They sound good on just about everything. If I had to nit-pick, they can make certain male vocalists sound a bit honky in the mids, but it's rare. People like these for a reason.
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