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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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    Fishman Aura

    Acoustic Guitar Preamp

    This digital processing unit promises a whole new level of realism from acoustic guitar pickups. Although primarily aimed at live performance, could it be a serious option for the studio too?

    Reviews Nov 2004
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    ART DPS II

    Valve Microphone Preamp

    This dual-channel unit has hybrid solid-state/tube circuitry, variable input impedance, instrument-specific presets, and a flexible digital output.

    Reviews Oct 2004
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    TL Audio Ivory 2 5060

    Valve Compressor

    This new Ivory-series preamp and compressor combines the ease of presets with the flexibility of manual operation.

    Reviews Sep 2004
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    M-Audio Octane

    Mic Preamp & A-D Converter

    This stylish eight-channel preamp and converter offers front-panel instrument inputs and M&S stereo decoding.

    Reviews Sep 2004
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    Q. Do I really need to buy a channel strip?

    I often see reviews for mic preamps and channel strips in SOS and I'm wondering if I need one. I currently plug a condenser mic into a small mixer, which provides phantom power, which then feeds into my M-Audio Delta soundcard. Is there a good reason to pay money for a box that seems to do something I am already able to do?

    Sound Advice Sep 2004
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    Bellari MP105

    Mic Preamp

    This no-frills tube preamp provides a simple way to warm up your mic and line sources while recording.

    Reviews Aug 2004
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    DAV Electronics BG5

    Recording Channel

    This premium recording channel has a big Decca-pedigree sound which belies its unassuming 1U rackmount box.

    Reviews Aug 2004
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    PreSonus Digimax LT

    Mic Preamp & A-D Converter

    Combi jack/XLR connectors and ADAT connectivity help set this smart eight-channel preamp apart from the crowd.

    Reviews Aug 2004
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    ART Digital MPA

    Mic Preamp & A-D Converter

    This new dual preamp from ART combines imaginative valve circuitry with more digital output options than you can shake a stick at!

    Reviews Jul 2004
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    Focusrite Liquid Channel

    Recording Channel

    Combining Focusrite's cutting-edge preamplification and A-D conversion with Sintefex's pioneering convolution technology, the Liquid Channel can mimic the most celebrated mic preamps and compressors ever designed. Could this be the only voice channel you'll ever need?

    Reviews Jul 2004
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    Behringer ADA8000

    8-channel Preamp & A-D/D-A Converter

    Eight channels of high-spec mic preamplification, A-D/D-A conversion, and ADAT lightpipe I/O, all at a remarkable price. Is it too good to be true?

    Reviews Jun 2004
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    Presonus Eureka

    Recording Channel

    This smart new unit offers EQ and compression, plus a transformer-coupled Class-A preamp and an unusual Saturation control.

    Reviews May 2004
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    Line 6 Bass PodXT

    Modelling Bass Guitar Preamp

    This updated Line 6 unit combines improved amp modelling, compression, enhanced EQ, and a sizeable repertoire of modelled stomp-box effects.

    Reviews Apr 2004
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    SPL Gain Station

    Mic & Instrument Preamp

    Not only does this little preamp give pure class-leading performance, but it also offers clever dynamics processing on board and an optional built-in A-D converter.

    Reviews Apr 2004
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    AMS Neve 1081 Classic

    Mic Preamp & Equaliser

    AMS Neve have reissued one of the most revered of the '70s Neve designs, but can it still compete in the 21st century?

    Reviews Mar 2004
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    Behringer MIC100

    Valve Mic Preamp

    A small preamp with a deceptively classy sound.

    Reviews Mar 2004
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    TL Audio Ivory 2 5000

    Valve Microphone & Preamp

    TL Audio's new valve mic and preamp package takes the unusual step of integrating the preamp into the mic's power supply unit. So why take two boxes into the studio, when you can just bosh and go?

    Reviews Mar 2004
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    Q. How much gain do I need from a preamp?

    Reading the specifications of various mic preamps, I notice that the amount of gain that different models provide seems to vary quite a lot. How much gain do I realistically need for using run-of-the-mill dynamic and condenser mics?

    Sound Advice Mar 2004
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    Line 6 PodXT Pro

    Modelling Guitar Preamp

    Line 6 give their PodXT the Pro treatment, adding comprehensive I/O and flexible output configurations to their successful modelling processor.

    Reviews Feb 2004
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    SSL XLogic Superanalogue Channel

    Recording Channel

    Few audio companies have the reputation of Solid State Logic, but their premium equipment has remained beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest project studio owners — until now! SSL's new all-in-one recording channel boasts preamplification, EQ and dynamics from the awesome XL9000K mixing console, but at a price to which mere mortals can realistically aspire.

    Reviews Feb 2004
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    TFPro 16X

    Mic Preamp

    16 channels of mic/line preamplification in a 2U package.

    Reviews Feb 2004

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