Pope Audio Pre-BX 500 Series Class A/B mic preamp with vintage character and integrated BAX EQ.

The Pre-BX is an all analogue microphone preamplifier with character and versatility at the forefront of its design ethos. It features an API-style input and Carnhill transformer output, integrated BAX EQ for subtle tone shaping, and a clean, intuitive interface for ease of operation.

The PRE-BX employs an integrated Baxandall EQ with both high-end and low-ends controls independently adjustable via the dual-concentric pot. Whether adding natural-sounding top-end sparkle to acoustic instruments or darkening harsher sounding program material it is perfect for honing a stunning vintage tone at the source.

A 1:1/3:1 output attenuator switch allows the Carnhill Transformer to be driven into saturation on bass-heavy material, alongside controls for phase switching, Mic/Hi-Z front input selector, 48v Phantom power for condenser microphones and an internal impedance selector for low-output mics such as vintage ribbons or dynamics. Key Features:

Integrated Baxandall EQ (20Hz – 20kHz @ -/ 7dB approx)

Fully analogue signal path with approx 60dB mic gain

Carnhill output transformer with 3:1 attenuator

API-style input transformer

Alternative front-panel mic/hi-Z input

Phase Switch

Hand-built in the UK