Preamps / Channel Strips

Twenty years on, the Octopre concept remains as strong as ever.

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

With eight new Air preamps and two-way ADAT connectivity, could this be the best way to expand your audio interface?

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

Making professional‑quality preamps available at project-studio prices has been Focusrite’s forté for many years, and this design doesn’t disappoint.

With upgraded mic amps and A-D conversion in their MkII versions, do Focusrites latest eight-channel preamps still lead the way at this price point?

The ISA preamp range has graced professional recording facilities the world over — but this classy single-channel model is within reach of the home and project studio.

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

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

Following on from last month's sneak preview, here's the full SOS hands-on test: If you're looking for characterful compression and EQ to warm up your computer-based mixes, Focusrite's Liquid Mix might just be the answer.

Focusrite hot up the competition by offering eight channels of Platinum-series preamplification, with optional digital conversion, at a surprisingly affordable price point.

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?

Focusrite update their successful high-end Producer Pack to keep it ahead of the game.

DSP convolving techniques now allow us to 'sample' the sound of real reverberant spaces, and even other digital reverbs. But why stop at reverb? Focusrite's Liquid Channel can be used to reproduce the effect of classic compressors and even mic preamps...

This addition to the Platinum range offers a variety of useful tools for the computer-based home studio owner.

Focusrite's new preamp offers variable input impedance and an optional multi-channel A-D converter board.