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Dual Channel Pro Instrument Preamplifier |
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Manufactured by:
K&K Sound
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Choices starting at $124.00
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Dual Channel PRO Preamp
TWO Channels on TWO MONO INPUTS
 Dual Channel Pro features the same specs as the other K&K Preamps, but features two independently controlled channels to allow you to blend two pickups or other sources. With its 1 MegOhm input, you can use the inputs for two piezo pickups, mics, or magnetic pickups using the two separate ¼" phone jacks. It features external volume controls for each channel, along with individual internal treble, midrange, bass, and gain trim controls for each channel for fine-tuning. The main output delivers the blended signal. Extremely compact, approx. 4 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1.5 inches.
Dual Channel PRO Preamp ST
TWO channels on ONE STEREO INPUT
Dual Channel Pro features the same specs as the Dual Channel PRO Preamp, but features a stereo input and specialized dual outputs. As with the standard Dual Channel PRO preamp, you can use the input for two piezo pickups, mics, or magnetic pickups; however, it has a single, stereo (TRS) ¼" input jack. Like the other, it features external volume controls for each channel, along with individual internal treble, midrange, bass, and gain trim controls for each channel for fine-tuning. Another difference is in the unique output jack options: the main output alone delivers the blended signal - but if you also plug into the second ¼" output, it automatically re-routes each input individually to those two individual outputs, so you can send each pickup to separate amps (or board channels).Extremely compact, approx. 4 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 1.5 inches.
K&K Sound preamps are full-range, and suitable for use with any pickup. Due to their 1 megohm input impedance, they are ideal for piezo-based and magnetic pickups. Yup, I've been known to use my Pure Preamp with my old '71 Fender Precision fretless bass, for that "active" sound without making nasty new holes in that sweet old bass.
Do you need a preamp?
You might not, but it's good to know for sure! Refer to the information I've put together concerning impedance matching and using piezo pickups with "normal" amplifiers.
All K&K Preamps have the same basic specifications:
- Frequency range 10 - 30,000 Hz
- Input Impedance: 1 Mega Ohm
- Output Impedance: 3 K Ohm
- Average Current: 3.5 mA
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Choices starting at $124.00
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FAQs Associated With This Product
PREAMPS: Mounting a Small Preamp to your Tailpiece
PREAMPS: Do You NEED a Preamp with Your URB Pickup?
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K&K Sound Pure Preamp
Designed as an all-purpose preamp for piezo and magnetic pickups, it can be used for many pre-amplification purposes. Specially designed EQ, lots of gain, and more...
$82.00
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K&K Sound Pure XLR Preamp
This 1-channel all-purpose preamp (magnetic/piezo) is an upgraded version of the Pure Preamp. It adds a phase switch and a balanced XLR output...
$147.00
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Radial Engineering ToneBone PZ Pre Dual Channel Preamplifier
The Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre is a powerful and flexible acoustic preamplifier, built into a heavy-duty floor pedal unit.
$299.99
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K&K Sound Bass Master Rockabilly Separate Components
For the ultimate "everything's included" Rockabilly Pickup set, check out the Bass Master Rockabilly Plus main page; if you already have a bass pickup that you prefer, each piece is also available separately for your convenience.
From $10.00
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Model 97 Preamp
Designed as a preamp for piezo and magnetic pickups, it also can be used for any other pre-amplification purposes...
$83.00
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Two Channel RB+ Preamp - Single Input
The two-channel Pro ST preamp with the Rockabilly System labeling...
$125.00
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Bob--I put the Eurosonics (I purchased sometime ago from you, just got around to installing them) on. Frankly I was afraid of the transition from steel strings, and as you told me "they don't look like they'll work but they will". You were right, they don't look like they work but they do.
Your help and honest real-world advice is very valuable and I join all the others in thanking you nearly everytime I deal with you.
I use a piezo-magnetic blend. It's good to see you now offer a magnetic pick-up (significantly cheaper than the one I have), I think blending with the two channel K+K preamp is the way to go. I play at rock band volume sometimes with a blues/roots rock band and I wouldn't want to do that with just a piezo.
The two-channel pre-amp (mine's mounted behind the tailpiece) gives you the ability to plug in and play quickly when you're playing through backline. It's a pleasure to not have to fiddle with a bunch of cables and boxes when you want to get on and off quickly and easily.
Back to the Eurosonics, I bought them to try to get more rockabilly slap going but I have to say the combination of a magnetic/piezo and the Eurosonics is great even with straight pizz. You get a more traditional sound, the thump, the quicker decay, --and it's warmer and less "very-long-scale-fretless-electric" sounding. I'm not a latin player, but I tried a latin tune at a rehearsal and in my opinion this combination would kill for latin in the hands of the right player.
—dan
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