Preamps / Channel Strips

With the release of their ‘Next Generation’ preamp, Wes Audio have made it possible to assemble a full 500‑series analogue channel strip with DAW plug‑in remote control!

In this third episode David continues looking at preamps, outlines the use of VU meters, and explains the benefits of balancing a track prior to mixing.

Though based on Mr Neve’s historic designs, the Newton offers something a little different — for a little less money!

Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...

There’s more to this desktop preamp than turning up your mic!

KIT’s latest collaboration with Blackbird Studio brings us their take on the Neve 1073.

Countless hits were recorded using Ampex tape recorders and their characterful tube input stages. These preamps promise that legendary sound in a convenient format.

Audient’s EVO ecosystem grows further with an unusually intelligent ADAT expander!

The BP1 and BP1 Compact are superb bass guitar preamplifiers in a pedal format.

If you play acoustic instruments with piezo pickups and require the very best amplification, the AP1 is a serious contender.

Golden Age’s new Premier series of Neve‑inspired devices get even closer to the real thing.

The 88M packs the sound of a Neve console preamp into a compact audio interface.

This versatile preamp offers Ampex attitude in abundance!

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

This versatile input channel gives you the classic sound of tubes, transformers and inductors.

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Clean‑gain ‘booster’ preamps are popular accessories for ribbon and moving‑coil dynamic mics — but what if that gain were deliberately made more characterful?

This classy console emulation from newcomers KIT puts Blackbird Studios’ Neve in your DAW.

Not content with having created arguably the world’s best preamp booster, Royer’s boffins decided to make it better.

The 67A adds some useful features to a nice Altec valve preamp emulation.

Ever fancied trying different output transformers in your mic preamp? Then check out the P1...