Anyone has details on the preamp in this aphex lunchbox?

bram · 14th November 2005

Hi, can anyone give me some information on the preamps (mp-1) of the image. The aphex lunchbox has no xlr connections so i wonder how phantom power works on them (although they have a phantom switch on the front). Would these preamps fit and work in a regular API 6B lunchbox? Ive seen api modules in this aphex lunchbox but i'm not sure if it works the other way around.
Are they worth filling a lunchbox? I know aphex hasn't a very good reputation..
Anyway, any help would be appreciated!

Bram

Pohaku · 16th November 2005

I don't know what modules those are, but the Aphex lunchbox does not have phantom power so you need to use an outboard phantom supply for preamps. I have API modules in mine and I just use a Stewart supply when I need to. Othe than that, it works just fine.

bram · 7th December 2005

Anyone has any information????? This must be the most low-end cheap mic pre ever made for an api 500 form. In fact, it doesn't even work correctly within the rack, because: what happens if you engage the phantom power when the connections to the microphone is a jack???
I want to put these 2 microphones in my api lunchbox, so that my 2 512s are not so lonely anymore, but i'm afraid to either damage the lunchbx or the preamps. Should I cut pin15 e.g.??

Best Regards,
Bram

bram · 7th December 2005

I posted some technical questions on the geekslutz page. Input is still apreciated!

Thanks,
Bram

max cooper · 7th December 2005

Why aren't they OK in the Aphex rack?

Do you mean that the input is a 1/4"? Is it TRS?

bram · 7th December 2005

inputs and outputs are balanced and available on 1/4" or on minijack. I think the Aphex rack has no phantom power, thats why I wanted to put the preamp modules in the API rack

bram

14th November 2005	#1
bram Gear addict Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Belgium-Spain-Belgium-Spain Posts: 344 Thread Starter	Anyone has details on the preamp in this aphex lunchbox? Hi, can anyone give me some information on the preamps (mp-1) of the image. The aphex lunchbox has no xlr connections so i wonder how phantom power works on them (although they have a phantom switch on the front). Would these preamps fit and work in a regular API 6B lunchbox? Ive seen api modules in this aphex lunchbox but i'm not sure if it works the other way around. Are they worth filling a lunchbox? I know aphex hasn't a very good reputation.. Anyway, any help would be appreciated! Bram

16th November 2005	#2
Pohaku Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 1,036	I don't know what modules those are, but the Aphex lunchbox does not have phantom power so you need to use an outboard phantom supply for preamps. I have API modules in mine and I just use a Stewart supply when I need to. Othe than that, it works just fine. __________________ Yeah I'm an attorney, but everyone needs a day job.

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7th December 2005	#3
bram Gear addict Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Belgium-Spain-Belgium-Spain Posts: 344 Thread Starter	Anyone has any information????? This must be the most low-end cheap mic pre ever made for an api 500 form. In fact, it doesn't even work correctly within the rack, because: what happens if you engage the phantom power when the connections to the microphone is a jack??? I want to put these 2 microphones in my api lunchbox, so that my 2 512s are not so lonely anymore, but i'm afraid to either damage the lunchbx or the preamps. Should I cut pin15 e.g.?? Best Regards, Bram

7th December 2005	#5
max cooper Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,802	Why aren't they OK in the Aphex rack? Do you mean that the input is a 1/4"? Is it TRS?