Preamps / Channel Strips

These new TAC modules bring the classic Amek console sound to your Lunchbox rack.

There’s more to MC AudioLab’s new 500-series modules than their funky fuchsia facades...

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

Never have there been so many ways to get into the 500-series format. Does this system have anything different to offer?

Malcolm Toft’s latest brainchild enables you to turn your 500-series racks and modules into a fully modular analogue console.

ART's Tube MP/C combines a hybrid 12AX7 (ECC83) valve preamp section with the company's 'Vactrol' optical compressor, and the whole thing is all about tonal character.

With an emphasis on clarity and speed, and a not insignificant price tag, this preamp/compressor combo promises a lot. Does it deliver?

For decades, Trident’s Series 80 consoles have graced world-class recording facilities. The new Series 80B dual channel strip makes this classic sound available with a much smaller footprint — and cost.

We take our first look at the excellent new Portico range by Rupert Neve Designs - and they don't disappoint.

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.

This Rupert Neve-designed three-band EQ and preamp is intended for Taylor acoustic guitars equipped with the Expression System magnetic pickup array.

Mindprint cram mic and line channel strips, monitor control, and talkback into a single desktop unit.

Korg's new valve preamp and optical compressor is available not only as a stand-alone box, but also in a version which can be installed directly into either of their flagship digital multitrackers.

This range of valve processors offers a variety of character sounds for the more adventurous home recordist.

This new Ivory-series preamp and compressor combines the ease of presets with the flexibility of manual operation.

AMS Neve have reissued one of the most revered of the '70s Neve designs, but can it still compete in the 21st century?

Line 6 give their PodXT the Pro treatment, adding comprehensive I/O and flexible output configurations to their successful modelling processor.

A range of affordable third-rack units designed to cover a variety of studio tasks without compromising on quality.

TC-Helicon's new rack unit aims to provide you with every conceivable vocal recording tool, including EQ, compression, pitch-correction, double-tracking, intelligent harmony generation and effects.

This new version of Line 6's ground-breaking Pod guitar processor combines improved amp modelling with a host of high-quality effects plundered from the company's range of rack processors.

A compressor and front end combining pedigree Drawmer performance with ease of use.