Preamps / Channel Strips

Looking for the ultimate analogue channel strip, cost no object? Then check this out, while the rest of us dream!

Solid State Logic once again raid their archive of preamp and EQ designs to put together a high‑powered input channel.

The LANG 312L, made by Heritage Audio, is a transfomer‑balanced mic preamp whose design is broadly rooted in old API one, but which, like all the best ‘homages’, brings something extra to the party.

Solid State Logic dust off the blueprints of their E-series console to create a classy channel strip.

Is the Hazelrigg brothers’ first foray into the 500‑series format as impressive as their rack gear?

The latest addition to SSL’s Plug‑in Mixer brings some ’80s goodness to your mixes.

Whether it’s detailed definition you want or dirty distortion, this new take on a classic valve preamp has you covered.

Teletone Audio’s Tone Architect combines three key processing sections called Saturator, Tone Shaping and Compressor. 

These audio examples accompany my review of the Soyuz Lakeside preamp from SOS June 2025 issue.

Soyuz’s first rackmount preamp evokes the sound of vintage designs.

This modern take on a vintage germanium preamp offers bucketloads of character.

Having studied the sturdy Studer 169 console, French company HLabs decided its classy combination of mic pre and EQ deserved a place in modern studios.

The SOS team pick their favourite hardware and software from the past 12 months.

Both of these devices are part of ART’s new ‘multivoice’ series, which aims to provide a wide range of tonal options.

Can an 80‑year‑old mic preamp design still cut it in the 21st Century studio?

Hot on the heels of their wonderful 32Classic console, Harrison have delivered their first ever 500‑series modules...

Universal Audio’s vast plug‑in range majors on licensed emulations of hardware products. Many of these represent...

This 1972 dual‑channel mic, line and instrument preamplifier puts two identical channels of what appear to be the same preamp design as in the 1977 into a 2U 19‑inch rackmount case.

These classy preamps combine exemplary technical performance with some unusual stompbox‑friendly features.

With bold looks, original designs and affordable pricing, Teknosign’s preamp, EQ and compressor offer an intriguing alternative to better‑known names.

SSL’s PureDrive preamps bring the sound of their Origin console to a new audience.