SPL

Sound Performance Lab have developed an enviable reputation for their hardware products, and now you can buy more for less with their modular rack system.

This mic preamp and processor is about as flexible a device as you could hope for without taking the modular route — and all in the space of a 2U rack.

• Angular Momentum KickLab XXL • Softube Trident A-Range • SPL MicroPlugs

SPL's Crimson combines a high‑quality interface and monitor controller into one conveniently sized box.

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Controlling harsh 'ess' and 'tee' sounds in a vocal can be surprisingly challenging, but SPL's technology aims to make it easy.

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With its high-voltage power rails, this console offers more headroom than any other we can think of. Oh... and it sounds rather nice, too!