{"product_id":"maag-preq4-191422","title":"PREQ4","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Direct Successor to the PREQ3, Designed for the 500 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the spirit of the PREQ3, the \u003cstrong\u003ePREQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e carries forward the sonic philosophy that made Mäag Audio renowned: \u003cstrong\u003etransparency\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epresence\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a sense of \"air\" in the high frequencies, while preserving the natural character of the microphone. Presented in the 500 Series format, it easily integrates into a modern rack or lunchbox setup, creating a high-end, portable, and immediately operational recording channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Recordings and Users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mäag Audio PREQ4 is aimed at sound engineers, demanding home studio users, and professional studios seeking a single-channel preamp capable of \u003cstrong\u003eenhancing a vocal\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding \u003cstrong\u003edefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e to an acoustic guitar, improving \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e on overheads, or creating a sense of space on transient-rich sources. Its \"musically transparent\" approach is particularly suitable for productions where clarity and presence are desired \u003cstrong\u003ewithout altering\u003c\/strong\u003e the microphone's signature or artificially boosting sibilance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e and essential controls (PAD, high-pass filter, phase), the PREQ4 performs well both in recording and reamping clean signals, or when capturing dynamic sources that require ample margin before saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAIR BAND, Gain Control, and Studio Functions: Efficiency Serving the Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAIR BAND and VARI AIR: Opening Without Aggression\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PREQ4's signature is its \u003cstrong\u003eAIR BAND\u003c\/strong\u003e: a plateau boost covering \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 kHz to 40 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e via the \u003cstrong\u003eVARI AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e. This approach adds air, brilliance, and a sense of depth while avoiding the \"sharp EQ\" effect that can be more cutting. On vocals, it helps bring out detail and proximity\u0026#59; on acoustic instruments, it reveals grain and breath\u0026#59; on ambient recordings, it enhances the sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e65 dB Gain, -20 dB PAD, and Level Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable gain up to 65 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, the PREQ4 covers a wide range of uses, from low-output microphones to more moderate sources. The \u003cstrong\u003e-20 dB PAD\u003c\/strong\u003e allows handling stronger signals while maintaining comfortable headroom, and the design aims for low noise and accurate reproduction. 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