Preamps / Channel Strips

Can you resist the sound of this Syren’s song?

These neat little modules offer far better performance than you’d expect at this price. Is there anything not to like?

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible permutation of the 1073 preamp, Neve offer up something a little different.

For this classy device, mic makers JZ enlisted the design work of outboard aficionados SPL. Is this a match made in heaven?

This innocent-looking combination of preamp and compressor holds a useful surprise up it’s sleeve...

There can’t be many preamps that offer this many channels for such a low price! But is it any good?

Can Chandler pack all of the EMI/Abbey Road sound for which they’re so famous into a single-module 500–series preamp?

With its parallel inputs, Thermionic Culture’s valve-based channel strip enables all sorts of creative recording options. And it sounds great, too!

Billed as their ‘greatest hits’ package, Manley’s Core packs a lot into a package that’s less expensive than their previous offerings.

Eight top-class preamps priced within reach of the serious project studio...

Australian company Sebatron aim to start building their brand in the UK with this 'character' preamp.

Some people love the sound of SSL's modern consoles, while others prefer the 'dirt' of their older models. The VHD Pre aims to offer you the best of both worlds...

Can a two-channel preamp at this price really give you the best aspects of tube and solid-state circuitry?

The manufacturers proudly claim that this is "the most flexible four-channel preamp in history." And it's no idle marketing boast...

Unique Recording Software have modelled a vast array of vintage compressors and EQs and presented the results in a single plug-in.

This unusual new preamp from UA is designed to make life easier, both for the recordist and 'the talent'.

More than a mere DI, this latest Sansamp if a fully featured bass preamp

For the first time, fans of Phoenix gear can assemble a full recording channel.

Sunset Sound S1P: Audio Examples.

Hollywood’s Sunset Sound studios celebrated their 50th anniversary with this incarnation of their legendary mic preamp.

The DIY approach to audio equipment needn't mean bargain basement, and if you apply this principle to high-end vintage gear it might just save you a small fortune — without compromising on quality.