Preamps / Channel Strips

Neve’s latest 1073 variant bridges the gap between microphone and computer.

With a Transient Designer, a de‑esser and an unusually versatile input section, there’s more to SPL’s recording channel than most.

SSL’s PureDrive preamps bring the sound of their Origin console to a new audience.

Gainlab’s channel strip delivers high‑quality valvetube preamplification and optical compression, along with some interesting tone‑shaping options.

With separate control over mic and line/instrument inputs, as well as variable high‑ and low‑pass filters, Trident’s 80B‑Pre is more versatile than most 500‑series preamps.

This compact, versatile channel strip boasts SD card recording, USB audio interfacing and mix‑minus phone integration.

Designed to get the very best out of passive ribbon mics, AEA’s preamps offer way more gain than most. But they’re not just for ribbons...

Contrary to popular reports, preamps don’t all sound the same — and this clever modular system makes it easy to hear the ‘magic’.

This all‑in‑one, five‑module channel strip is based on the sonic characters of the processors and plug‑ins Grammy‑winning mixer Andrew Scheps uses in his studio.

We try one of the keenest‑priced 1073 clones currently available.