Preamps / Channel Strips

Not only does this little preamp give pure class-leading performance, but it also offers clever dynamics processing on board and an optional built-in A-D converter.

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

A small preamp with a deceptively classy sound.

TL Audio's new valve mic and preamp package takes the unusual step of integrating the preamp into the mic's power supply unit. So why take two boxes into the studio, when you can just bosh and go?

Reading the specifications of various mic preamps, I notice that the amount of gain that different models provide seems to vary quite a lot. How much gain do I realistically need for using run-of-the-mill dynamic and condenser mics?

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

Few audio companies have the reputation of Solid State Logic, but their premium equipment has remained beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest project studio owners — until now! SSL's new all-in-one recording channel boasts preamplification, EQ and dynamics from the awesome XL9000K mixing console, but at a price to which mere mortals can realistically aspire.

16 channels of mic/line preamplification in a 2U package.

Behringer's rack-friendly versions of their V-Amp 2 and Bass V-Amp add extra connection flexibility and rugged 2U hardware.

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

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

Toft Audio have updated some pedigree vintage designs for their first product, which offers two channels of mic preamplification, compression, and EQ.

This preamp gives you vintage Decca design at a surprisingly low cost.

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 cost-effective four-channel microphone preamp with flexible powering options is well-suited to location recording.

This modelling preamp achieves a variety of realistic amp tones by combining DSP processing with real analogue gain stages.

Buzz Audio's MA2.2 preamp made an excellent impression a year ago, but does its new little brother continue in the family tradition?

TL Audio's monster new tube voice channel gives you mic/ line/ instrument preamp, EQ, compression, limiting, and optional A-D conversion — twice over!

Behringer's cost-effective take on amp and cabinet modelling, plus effects, is now available for bass players

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

This deceptively simple recording channel incorporates some very clever circuit design to overcome many of the potential limitations of this type of unit.