2-Channel High Gain FET Preamplifier - Specially Designed for Ribbon MicrophonesWith tons of excellent ribbon mics on the marketplace these days, it's surprising that no one has stepped up with a mic pre idealized for the idiosyncrasies of ribbons. Until AEA, that is. The TRP - The Ribbon Pre, get it?! - has 83 dB of super clean gain, a minimal circuit path, and no phantom power to accidentally fry your prized ribbon mic with.