what's 'Active preamp' vs 'Passive preamp'?


I thought all preamps are passive in nature, and I heard the term 'active peamp?

what does it mean? how they are different?
eandylee

Showing 1 response by onhwy61

Active preamps have the ability to add gain (amplify) to the incoming signal. The vast majority of preamps are active. The tip off is whether it has a power cord.