Why do you need microphone preamplifiers?
Experience the true capabilities of your microphones.
The Neumann V 402 is a unique dual-channel microphone preamplifier that is specifically designed to preserve the original audio signal with utmost precision. Its transformerless circuitry allows for amplification of the microphone signal without any unwanted coloration or sound artifacts such as external noise or distortion. This preamplifier is the perfect companion for high-end studio microphones, whether they are from Neumann or other brands, as it fully brings out the authentic character of vocals and musical instruments.
The Perfect Match
Neumann has a long history of developing high-quality modular preamplifiers for mixing consoles, including the legendary V 476 B from the 1980s. The V 402 is the first stand-alone microphone preamplifier that incorporates Neumann's extensive experience and the company's most advanced software and hardware solutions in sound processing.
As we know, each Neumann microphone, both classic and modern, has a unique combination of audio parameters, making it challenging to find a preamplifier that perfectly complements it and ensures accurate sound transmission. That's why the V 402 is designed not to alter the sound in any way. This preamplifier seamlessly delivers the audio signal from any Neumann microphone because original models like the Neumann U 47 or U 87 do not require any external enhancements. Perfection needs no improvements!
Natural Sound
The Neumann V 402 prioritizes perfect linearity and the highest level of sound purity. It provides maximum audio transparency without any tonal coloration or sound artifacts such as background noise or distortion. Unlike other preamplifiers labeled as "linear" and "neutral," the V 402 never obscures any nuance of the sound, no matter how subtle, and its output signal remains vibrant and dynamic even at higher amplification levels.
Of course, the creation of the V 402 involved a comprehensive refinement process, including complex measurements and listening tests. In the end, Neumann's engineers achieved a preamplifier that is completely transparent to the audio signal, ensuring that the sound engineer hears the microphone's true brilliance and all its nuances, just as they were recorded.
Like all true Neumann products, the V 402 represents German quality and meticulousness. The DI input of the preamplifier is optimized for maximum signal transparency. The high-impedance input stage ensures the accurate transmission of the sound of electric and bass guitars and other instruments without any loss of detail or noise. The adjustable high-pass filter effectively removes unwanted noise and crackling without compromising quality. The 20 dB switch allows the V 402 to handle high-level signal sources up to 28 dBu without distortion.
Furthermore, the V 402 features a built-in studio-level headphone amplifier with a monitoring function, which simplifies sound work during recording. The independent volume control for each channel allows for zero-latency monitoring mix without affecting the recorded signal.
Features:
- Ideal for any Neumann microphone or high-end studio microphone
- Ensures maximum signal transparency
- Modern, transformerless dual-channel microphone preamplifier
- Two studio-level instrument inputs with high impedance
- Switchable low-frequency filter for noise elimination without compromising signal quality
- Headphone amplifier for transparent sound
- Sound monitoring function with independent volume control for each channel
- Hand-assembled at the Neumann factory in Germany
Accessories:
- Preamplifier
- Power cable
- Instruction manual