Altec 1588B Plug In Microphone Preamp
The Altec 1588B is a vintage, solid-state, discrete Class-A plug-in microphone preamplifier module featuring a transformer-isolated input. It delivers roughly 33.5 dB of gain and was widely used across older Altec audio equipment.
Specifications & Performance
·Gain: 33.5 dB nominal gain.
·Input/Output: 150–250-ohm source impedance, 600 ohm load impedance.
·Power Requirement: 12 to 20 VDC (typically runs on 18 VDC), drawing 13–20 mA.
·Transformer: Built with a Peerless input transformer (model 4838).
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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