01 · Source
5 documented inputs
IEC C14 + ¼-inch TRS
- Arrives as
- 5 documented inputs
- Connector
- IEC C14 + ¼-inch TRS
- Signal
- power
AEA RPQ3
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$1,899
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Price estimate~$1,899
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$1,899
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$1,899Use retailer rows for current price and stock
AEA RPQ3 Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
AEA RPQ3 2-channel Ribbon Microphone PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds. and EQ. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for AEA RPQ3
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
AEA RPQ3 I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC MAINS INPUT | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 LINE IN | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 PRE-EQ LINE OUTPUT | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 LINE IN | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 PRE-EQ LINE OUTPUT | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 9 of 9 documented physical ports.
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| Weight | ⚖️ 4.4 lb | ⚖️ 8.8 lb | ⚖️ 8.2 lb | ⚖️ 12.0 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 9 | 🔌 17 | 🔌 8 | 🔌 5 |
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Before you buy an AEA RPQ3
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the AEA RPQ3 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 0 mm.
How much power does the AEA RPQ3 draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the AEA RPQ3 have?
9 documented physical ports, including AC MAINS INPUT, CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT, CHANNEL 2 LINE IN, CHANNEL 2 PRE-EQ LINE OUTPUT, CHANNEL 2 INPUT, CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16x24 SE Thunderbolt 3 / Pro Tools HD / Dante
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
2U · 26 ports · ~$11,399Compressor
API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · 7 ports · ~$3,295
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169