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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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    Choosing A 500-series Chassis

    Slot Machines

    Not all 500‑series racks are created equal. Here’s what you need to know to make your choice.

    Sound Advice Nov 2020
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    Various 500-series modules in API rack.

    Choosing 500-series Modules

    Variety Show

    With so many modules on the market, how do you make the right choices?

    Sound Advice Nov 2020
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    Do I Need A Mic Preamp?

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    It's often claimed that expensive mic preamps will take your recordings to the next level. But is that really true, or are you...

    Sound Advice Oct 2020
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    Q. What makes a good mic preamp?

    How do I tell which preamps are good and which aren't? Are there any particular specs I should I look out for?

    Sound Advice Aug 2020
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    Cranborne Audio 500 ADAT rack.

    Cranborne Audio - Behind The Brand | Podcast

    Sean Karpowicz

    SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns chats to the MD of Cranborne Audio, Sean Karpowicz, about how and why he started this innovative British pro-audio manufacturer, the many business and technical challenges involved along the way, and his company's approach to product design and manufacture.

    Music Business Aug 2020
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    Neumann V402

    New mic preamp from Neumann

    Two-channel V402 announced

    The V402 is a two-channel mic, line and instrument preamp with some useful monitoring facilities.

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    API reissue 312 mic preamp

    Classic console input now available as a Lunchbox module

    Designed by API co-founder Saul Walker (1927-2016), the 312 front-end was employed in many of API's now classic mixers.

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    AMS Neve release 1073 OPX

    Legendary preamp gets a makeover

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1073 microphone preamp, and to celebrate, AMS Neve are releasing a brand-new edition that features some nifty extra functionality to fit 21st Century working practices.

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    Q. Why do the meters of my preamp and those of my DAW give me different readings?

    I use a Focusrite ISA Two preamp with a Clarett 4 Thunderbolt interface, but I'm having trouble getting the two meters to match...

    Sound Advice Mar 2020
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    Rackmounting Mixer Channel Strips

    Is It Worth Your Time And Expense?

    We all love vintage mixer EQs and preamps, but it takes a lot of work to rack them up for use in today's studios. Is it worth your time and expense?

    Sound Advice Feb 2020
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    NAMM 2020 — Radial Engineering PZ Pro

    Acoustic pre-amp

    Radial Engineering launch the PZ Pro 2-channel acoustic pre-amp.

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