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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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    Aphex Project Channel

    Mono Channel Strip

    Could this offer all you need to get polished sounds from your mic to your computer?

    Reviews Dec 2013
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    Focusrite Red 1 500

    Microphone Preamplifier

    Focusrite make their first foray into the 500-series format with a preamp — but is it worthy of the revered 'Red' name?

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    IGS Audio Panzer 500

    Modular Outboard System

    Never have there been so many ways to get into the 500-series format. Does this system have anything different to offer?

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Roger Mayer Super 57, M59 & Bass Electric

    Guitar & Bass Preamplifiers

    I'd normally be very sceptical if somebody said they'd come up with an all-analogue pedal-sized preamp that could emulate not only the tonal coloration but also the power stage harmonic characteristics of a particular valve amplifier

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Warm AudioTB12 Tone Beast | Media

    Mic, Line & Instrument Preamplifier

    Audio files to accompany the article.

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast

    Mic, Line & Instrument Preamplifier

    Warm Audio's latest preamp offers surprisingly high quality in an affordable package.

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Millennia HV37

    Two-channel Mic & Instrument Preamp

    The HV37 makes Millennia's highly regarded solid-state preamp design available in a more affordable format. Does it cut any corners?

    Reviews Oct 2013
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    RME OctaMic XTC

    Mic Preamp & A-D/D-A Converter

    The latest addition to RME's OctaMic range of multi-channel preamps is designed to interface with digital recording systems of all stripes.

    Reviews Oct 2013
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    Neve 1073N

    Preamp Module

    Even Neve themselves make several variations on the classic 1073 theme. What makes this one different?

    Reviews Sep 2013
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    Behringer Ultragain ADA 8200

    ADAT Expander & Mic Preamp

    Behringer's Ultragain ADA 8000 — a simple ADAT interface with mic and line inputs and analogue line outputs

    Reviews Sep 2013
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    PreSonus ADL700 channel strip.

    PreSonus ADL700

    Channel Strip

    PreSonus's new valve channel strip boasts professional features and a price tag to match!

    Reviews Aug 2013
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    DACS Clarity MicAmp 500

    500-series Microphone Preamplifier

    DACS reformatted this classic preamp in 2011 to fit the API 500 series ‘Lunchbox’ modular format but it's only now that Hugh has found time to check it out.

    Reviews Jul 2013
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    Ocean Audio 500 Series.

    Ocean Audio 500 Series

    Mic Preamp, EQ & Routing Modules

    Malcolm Toft’s latest brainchild enables you to turn your 500-series racks and modules into a fully modular analogue console.

    Reviews Jul 2013
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    JDK Audio 8MX2

    Preamplifier/Mixer

    Adding a mixer to an eight-channel preamp may not sound revolutionary, but if it all fits in a 1U rack case it could be very useful indeed!

    Reviews May 2013
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    Sonic Farm Creamer

    Dual-channel Valve Preamplifier

    With user-configurable valve stages, the option of transformer-coupling and more besides, Sonic Farm’s preamp provides a broad palette of tonal options.

    Reviews May 2013
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    ART Tube MP/C.

    ART Tube MP/C

    Mic Preamp & Optical Compressor

    ART's Tube MP/C combines a hybrid 12AX7 (ECC83) valve preamp section with the company's 'Vactrol' optical compressor, and the whole thing is all about tonal character.

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Danfield Audio MX30T preamp/compressor.

    Danfield Audio MX30T

    Desktop Mic Preamp & Compressor

    With an emphasis on clarity and speed, and a not insignificant price tag, this preamp/compressor combo promises a lot. Does it deliver?

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Effectrode Blackbird

    Dual-channel Valve Guitar Preamplifier

    The Blackbird from Effectrode is a two-channel, valve-driven guitar preamp. Essentially the front end of a valve amp stuffed...

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Trident Audio Series 80B | Media

    Stereo Preamp & EQ

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    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Trident Series 80B Dual Channel strip.

    Trident Audio Series 80B

    Stereo Preamp & EQ

    For decades, Trident’s Series 80 consoles have graced world-class recording facilities. The new Series 80B dual channel strip makes this classic sound available with a much smaller footprint — and cost.

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Microtech Gefell AP1 | Media

    Discrete Transistor Mic Preamp

    Frequency plot, internals and tech specs to accompany the main product test.

    Reviews Mar 2013

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