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Flex Pre

Our only standalone pre-amplifier, Flex Pre combines flexibility, portability and transparency.

Features

  • Extended frequency range, high fidelity sound
  • Light weight (2.5 lbs.), small size
  • Unique, slanted front chassis
  • Mounts anywhere for player’s convenience using ¼-20 mounting nut on bottom of chassis
  • Separate XLR and 1/4 inch inputs in each channel can be used simultaneously
  • 48V phantom power and 10 dB gain select for mic input
  • Input level control per channel
  • Four band EQ per channel
  • Selectable phase reverse and sweepable low cut filter per channel (phase reverse can be converted to low pass speaker emulation filter with internal jumper option)
  • Effects loop per channel
  • Selectable reverb and delay effects with level and rate controls
  • Direct out with selectable 10 dB pad, pre/post switch and ground lift
  • Headphone output
  • Switchable limiter
  • Mute switch
  • Mono or stereo output from the preamp section
  • Selectable internal jumper options for gain and stereo operation
  • High fidelity, low noise operation: 110 dB SNR at direct out
  • Comes with external DC power supply and padded gig bag

Technical Specs

System

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal to Noise Ratio

>110 dB at direct out

Power

Proprietary through RJ-45 connector or 18V via DC adapter (AC 100V to 240V)

Controls and Inputs

Mic Input

600Ω balanced, XLR connector, switchable 10 dB gain

Phantom Power

48 volts, on/off switch w/LED indicator

Instrument Input

1 MΩ impedance, 1/4 inch jack

Direct Out

+4 dB, balanced, XLR connector, ground lift,
pre/post EQ selector , switchable 10 dB pad

Effects Loop

Parallel type

Low Control

Shelving type, ±12 dB @ 50 Hz

Low Mid Control

±12 dB @ 250 Hz

Hi Mid Control

±12 dB @ 1200 Hz

Treble Control

Shelving type, ±12 dB @ 8 kHz

Low Cut Filter -12 dB/oct sweepable from 30 to 150 Hz
Phase Reverse Switchable 180 degree phase reverse
Speaker Emulator (if selected) -12 dB/octave at 4 kHz

Effects

Type

24 bit digital with 3 programs

Programs

Reverb with variable decay time,
Delay/Reverb with variable delay time
Delay with variable delay time
All have variable wet/dry mix

Output Interface

Proprietary balanced signal and power
interface via RJ-45 connector (100 ft max Cat5 cable length)
1/4 inch unbalanced outputs

Supplied Accessories

Padded gig bag, 10 ft Cat5 cable, mic stand adapter, DC power supply

Control Panel

flex-cp

Rear Panel

flex-rp