Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Preamp/EQ/DI

by Fishman

Product Features

• Stompbox sized package,Smooth control
• Control and eliminate feedback
• 4 band,Easy access battery compartment

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002D0OYW
• Item model number: PRO-PLT-101
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,917 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #3 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Amplifiers > Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers > Preamps

Product Description

The Platinum preamp utilizes a four-band equalizer, modeled after Fishman's versatile Prefix Plus onboard preamp. Each band of the Pro-EQ Platinum's EQ section is assigned to just the right frequencies for acoustic equalization. Also borrowed from the Prefix Plus design are feedback fighting phase and notch controls. An innovation for the Pro-EQ Platinum is Fishman's "Smooth" acoustic compression circuit. It subdues the explosive high frequencies when you strum hard or snap the strings. Additionally, the Pro-EQ Platinum has a balanced XLR output. This output will allow you to power the Platinum via phantom power and the ground lift feature will function even with the phantom power applied.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Preamp, January 31, 2010

By 

j guitar (Rio de Janeiro,Brazil) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Preamp/EQ/DI (Electronics)

I use the Fishman pro-eq platinum to live performances when I play my nylon classical guitar.Together with an AKG C411 PP contact mic,it gives me an almost perfect nylon guitar sound.I can play bossa and even classical music with the great tone of my best guitar.The resulting sound is amazing.This system I use is far better than any piezo.No comparison.Best regards from Rio-Brazil.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent unit, July 21, 2011

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Matthew Hayden "matthayden" (Northern California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Preamp/EQ/DI (Electronics)

I've had one of these for a while. I play a variety of different quality environments from poor to very good PA systems, and the Fishman is one of the go-to boxes to dial in the sound. It's got a surprising amount of control over the sound, can be phantom-powered, and can do pre or post out on XLR. It's easy to use and sounds good - both of which are good things when setting up quickly on unfamiliar stages.

I rate it highly - the only thing I'd prefer is controls a bit more recessed to protect them, and a more rectilinear case. But those are minor, and the sound improvement is quite major.....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good unit, May 12, 2011

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Squareneck - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fishman PRO-EQ Platinum Preamp/EQ/DI (Electronics)

Installing a pickup on a Dobro is non trivial. It is important to retain the 1930's Victrola sound when recording. I installed a passive Schatten pickup, and I was inaudible during recording. Ordered the Fishman preamp, set it up, and the difference was astonishing. My levels were reasonable, and the dobro sounds just like it was from the 1930's.

Importantly the unit has the usual attributes of Fishman products. Durable, reliable, and a feature set that an acoustic musician really needs, no more no less. Running off phantom power from the mixer is really convenient