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If you are looking for 19" rackmount or 500-series Mic Preamps, or Preamplier plug-ins, Voice Channels and all manner of Channel Strips, you will find the Sound On Sound web articles collected here.

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    Messe 2018: Elysia Skulpter 500

    Sound shaping preamp is “everything you’ll ever need in front of your DAW"

    Studio hardware makers Elysia continue their exploration of the 500-series format with Skulpter 500, their...

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    Lindell Audio WL-3 R

    500-series Channel Strip

    How did the 500-series’ first discrete, transformer-balanced full channel strip fare in our tests?

    Reviews Apr 2018
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    Q. How do I prevent my preamp overloading my audio interface?

    I purchased two Grace Design m201 mic preamps but I’m having trouble understanding how the m201 A‑D converter works...

    Sound Advice Apr 2018
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    LaChapell Audio 500TDI

    500-series Tube DI

    LaChapell Audio’s experience with tubes has enabled the company to develop its proprietary TrueTube technology...

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet

    Stereo Mic Preamp, EQ & Distortion Processor

    Intended as a means of adding ‘analogue mojo’, this device has been designed to integrate seamlessly into a DAW-based workflow.

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    Universal Audio introduce Helios Type 69 Preamp/EQ

    Channel strip from revered Olympic Studios desk modelled

    Universal Audio have released UAD Software version 9.5 and, with it, three new plug-ins for their UAD-2 plug-...

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    Dizengoff Audio D4

    Microphone Preamplifier

    The D4 is a single-channel mic preamp based on a design created by EMI’s in-house Recording Engineering Development Department, as part of the development of the REDD.51 tube console.

    Reviews Feb 2018
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    NAMM 2018: Rupert Neve Designs unveil RMP-D8

    Eight-channel, Dante-enable mic pre announced

    The RMP-D8 marks a bid by Rupert Neve Designs to move their reputation form the studio to the stage. Get...

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    Warm Audio launch 1073-inspired preamps

    Four WA73 models announced, both with and without EQ

    Hot on the heels of their WA-47 and WA-47Jr mics inspired by the Neumann U47, Warm Audio have unveiled a whole range of preamps based on the universally venerated, frequently imitated Neve 1073 channel module.

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    Dizengoff Audio DA2

    Valve Microphone Preamplifier

    Based on an obscure 1950s valve preamp, the DA2 offers a lot of character for a relatively low outlay.

    Reviews Jan 2018
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    Neve 1073 SPX

    Microphone Preamplifier & EQ

    The world’s most famous console preamp and EQ continues to evolve to meet the needs of the modern studio.

    Reviews Jan 2018
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    Warm Audio WA-412

    Four-channel Microphone Preamplifier

    Find out how Warm Audio’s API-inspired preamp compares with the real thing.

    Reviews Jan 2018
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    API TranZformers

    Guitar & Bass Channel Strip Pedals

    API put the sound of their classic consoles right at your feet!

    Reviews Dec 2017
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    Sonic Farm Tantra

    Valve Bass Preamp/Amplifier

    Sonic Farm’s latest creation is a processor and amplifier designed to cater for every possible bass guitar recording scenario.

    Reviews Oct 2017
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    Golden Age Project 500 Series

    Mic/Line Preamplifier, EQ & Compressor

    These modules can be mixed and matched to create a versatile, high-quality, Neve-esque channel strip for an impressive price.

    Reviews Sep 2017
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    Sphere launch 500-series preamp

    Fab 500 ‘lunchbox format’ preamp announced

    Operating from the early ’70s until the early ’80s, Sphere manufactured large studio consoles that graced facilities...

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    Phaedrus Audio Phusion

    Stereo Channel Strip

    Boasting an array of unusual and impressive features, this British high-quality channel strip really stands out from the crowd.

    Reviews Aug 2017
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    Sonic Dune 1Q73

    Mic Preamp & EQ

    Serbian company Sonic Dune have augmented the classic Neve 1073 design to offer the user both practical and tonal options.

    Reviews Aug 2017
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    DI and feature-laden preamp launched by Useful Arts

    New brand announces a duo of products

    Pro audio newcomers Useful Arts have made their debut with two products for the studio and stage. The first is a two...

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    Revived Sphere brand repurposes preamp designs

    19-inch & 500-series preamps releases by '70s/'80s console band

    The Sphere brand emerged in the 1970s in the recording console market and at that time it filled an...

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    Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box - Summer NAMM

    Ultimate 'studio-recorded' tube amp tone at any volume

    OX Amp Top Box is being touted by Universal Audio as the world’s best-sounding guitar amp reactive load box...

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