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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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    Q. My preamp’s phantom power is faulty — how do I track down the problem?

    Do you know where I can find a schematic for the TL Audio 5001 mic preamp?

    Sound Advice Sep 2018
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    Q. How is constant loudness maintained when balancing the Mid and Sides channels?

    I have a question regarding the Grace Design m201 mic preamp, and specifically its Mid-Sides matrix rotary switch, which...

    Sound Advice Sep 2018
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    Universal Audio OX

    Guitar Speaker Emulation System

    Don’t have a great-sounding room? Can’t turn your amp up to get the sounds you want? Want to turn down your speaker without sacrificing your tube amp’s tonality? Maybe this changes everything...

    Reviews Sep 2018
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    Big Bear Audio MP1 & MP1+

    500-series ‘Colour’ Mic Preamps

    Not only do these preamps boast superb performance, they can also host one of the growing range of DIYRE Colour modules.

    Reviews Jul 2018
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    JHS Pedals Pulp ‘N’ Peel 500

    500-series Channel Strip

    Although derived from their stompbox of the same name, JHS Pedals’ debut 500-series module isn’t just for guitarists!

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    Rupert Neve Designs 500-series

    Analogue Preamps & Processors

    We cast our eyes and ears over Mr Neve’s elegant contributions to the 500-series format.

    Reviews May 2018
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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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    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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    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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    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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    AEA RPQ2

    Dual-channel Microphone Preamplifier

    With the RPQ2, AEA have improved on what was already an excellent ribbon-mic preamp.

    Reviews Jun 2017
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    Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic

    Eight-channel Mic Preamp, Compressor & A-D/D-A Converter

    What’s new in Focusrite’s updated multi-channel mic preamp?

    Reviews May 2017

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