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Daking Mic Pre/EQ

Item ID: MicPreEQ

Class A Mic Preamp/4-band EQ with Discrete Circuitry, Hard Bypass, Pad, and Phantom Power

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Daking Puts Two Premium Studio Tools in One Rackmountable Unit

The Daking Mic Pre/EQ combines a 4-band EQ with a high-quality mic preamp for great results from a very easy-to-use, compact unit! The Mic Pre/EQ uses discrete circuitry, Class A amplifiers, and Jensen transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, giving you the richness of classic console sound and the dependability and low noise only modern technology and production techniques can provide. Large aluminum knobs give you easy adjustments to EQ and output functions, while well-placed high- and lowpass, pad, and phantom power buttons are right where you need them on the Mic Pre/EQ.

Daking Mic Pre/EQ Class A Microphone Preamp and 4-band EQ at a Glance:
  • Make some magic
  • Built for your studio
  • The Daking story

Make some magic
Based on the original "A Range" circuit design, the Mic Pre/EQ is made to give you that classic "magic" touch to your signal, while its clean construction and quality components ensure that this unit will be right at home in even the most discerning modern studios. The Mic Pre/EQ gives you five stepped frequencies per band plus continuously variable boost and cut. All relay switching uses gold bi-furcated contacts for positive, reliable results. You also get switchable phantom power and 20db pad on the mic input.

Built for your studio
The Mic Pre EQ is a high-performance microphone preamplifier and four band equalizer. Like Daking's FET II Compressor Limiter and the MPIV 4-channel mic pre, the Mic Pre-EQ uses all discrete transistor circuitry, Jensen transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, and Class A amplifiers. Plus, it's all packed into a very compact and convenient rackmountable stainless steel chassis that's a perfect fit for any studio, big or small.

The Daking story
Having broken into the music industry as the drummer for '60s psychedelic band the Blues Magoos, Geoff Daking went on to truly make his mark designing and building boutique-quality studio gear. His company's latest offerings not only look classic, sound great, and perform solidly - you'll be knocked out by their decidedly non-boutique prices. Daking puts a premium on putting quality components at the heart of his gear, from circuits to transformers to amplifiers, while implementing modern techniques to ensure reliable, consistent performance.

Daking Mic Pre/EQ Class A Microphone Preamp and 4-band EQ Features:
  • Transformer balanced inputs and output
  • All discrete transistor circuitry
  • Class A amplifiers
  • 4-band EQ with hard bypass
  • Continuously variable boost and cut: +-16dB
  • Stepped frequencies: High Shelving 8-10-12-15k-20k/Upper Mids 1.5-3-5-7-9K/Lower Mids 125-hZ-250hZ-500hZ-1K-2K/Low Shelving 30-50-80-100-150hZ
  • High- and lowpass filters - 25Hz and 15kHz
  • All relay switching w/gold bi-furcated contacts
  • Switched +48v phantom power
  • 20dB pad on mic input
  • Stainless steel construction for noise immunity
  • Aluminum knobs

The Daking Mic Pre/EQ puts two great studio tools in one great-sounding package!
Specification Detail
Preamp Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Phantom Power Yes
EQ Yes
Compression No
Analog Inputs 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS, Mic), 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS, Line)
Analog Outputs 1 x XLR
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other I/O No Other I/O
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Width 19"
Manufacturer Part Number MicPreEQ

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Great Preamp with an Awesome EQ!

by Jonan from Athens, TN
July 13, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician
The Daking Pre/Eq, in my opinion, is a wonderful addition to any studio. The build/sound quality is top notch and the price is great! I've yet to record a bad track through it. Preamps are a matter... read more [+] of taste but for me the Daking sounds great on anything. I have 2 of these and they see a lot of use in my studio. You will not regret buying this pre/eq. close [-]

Most versatile mic pre and personal favorite

by MK from Atlanta, GA
November 10, 2009
Music Background: Music business anomaly
Geoff says he designs gear with a "get home early" philosophy, and this box has made my life easier for sure. I have two. Besides tracking, I use them across the 2-bus when mixing down. It's modeled a... read more [+]fter the preamps in the Trident A-range and sounds fantastic on everything. I have other preamps, very good ones, but I always plug into one of the Dakings first. Nine times out of 10 that's where I'll stay. The EQ section is a total no-brainer, a perfect choice of musical frequencies for tracking, and the fixed "Q" for each band always feels just right. But the best part is the inclusion of high- and low-pass buttons that emulate the natural roll-off characteristics of magnetic tape. They are a godsend. I keep them in all the time. I'm totally spoiled for other mic pres because it's so ridiculously easy to get terrific sound out of this box. There's nothing not to like. close [-]

Best customer service I've ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


Christopher , Savannah, GA

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