Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 1-Ch Mic Activator1-channel +25dB In-line Microphone Preamplifier
Low-gain microphones typically come with high-impact problems that can frustrate engineers. Unfortunately, many low-output microphones, such as the SM7b, the RE20, and virtually all ribbon microphones are among the best sounding mics out there. Luckily, there's the Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator... More Info...(11 reviews) (11 reviews)Sale Price: $149.00 List Price: $179.00
ART Tube MP Mono Portable Tube Pre/DISingle-Channel Tube Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier
Need a small, portable, quality and unbelievably inexpensive pre-amp? Look no further than Sweetwater and ART for the amazing Tube MP! This compact, single-channel tube pre comes in very handy, adding just the touch of warmth you've been looking for to your digital recordings.
ART Tube MP Preamp... More Info...(22 reviews) (22 reviews)Sale Price: $39.00 List Price: $60.00
PreSonus TubePre V2 Mono Tube Mic PreampSingle-channel Microphone and Instrument Preamplifier with Built-in Tube Tone Circuit
The PreSonus TubePre V2 compact microphone preamplifier gives you serious value for your money. Affordable, portable, and packed with a wide range of rich tube tone, TubePre V2 is one piece of gear you'll constantly find new uses for. First, there's the TubePre V2's XMAX Class A preamp, an... More Info... Sale Price: $129.95 List Price: $159.95
Great River ME-1NV Single Channel Vint PreampMono Mic Preamp with 20Hz-75kHz Frequency Response, 70dB Gain, and Hi-Z Input
The ME-1NV is a single channel mic preamp that is designed to take the classic sound of the all-time studio-standard 1073 preamp and bring it to a new level of modern sonic fiedelity. Does it meet its design goals? Absolutely, with accuracy, transparency and vintage "tunable" sound! The circuitry... More Info...(9 reviews) (9 reviews)Sale Price: $1,150.00 List Price: $1,495.00
Vintech X73i Mono Class A Pre Amp w/EQClass A, Transformer Balanced Mic Pre With EQ Based on Neve 1073
The X73i is a Class A, all discrete, transformer balanced microphone preamplifier with equalizer both based on the classic Neve 1073 module. It is constructed utilizing modern manufacturing techniques which allow us to offer this product at an incredible value. Now practically anyone can record... More Info...(24 reviews) (24 reviews)Sale Price: $1,375.00 List Price: $1,595.00
ART TubeMP Tube Mic Pre w/Vari ImpedPortable Preamp with 12AX7a Tube and 70dB Gain
The Tube MP is the world's most popular external tube microphone preamp. Whether you're working with a digital, computer or analog recording system, the Tube MP's TEC award nominated design will allow you to obtain professional recording studio results at a fraction of the cost of comparable... More Info... Sale Price: $59.00 List Price: $89.00
Shadow Hills Industries Mono GAMA 500 Series Mic Pre500 Series microphone preamp with Discrete Operational Amplifier, Jensen input transformer and Transformer Switching Matrix
The Shadow Hills Industries Mono Gama 500 Series mic preamp will make any signal you put through it sound great. A formidable piece of no-compromise engineering, the Mono Gama (Golden Age Microphone Amp) slips into your API 500 Series compatible rack and delivers massive, punchy, full-frequency... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $820.00 List Price: $1,060.00
ART Tube MP Studio V3 Mono Tube Mic Preamp w/V3Single-Channel Tube Microphone / Instrument Preamplifier with Variable Valve Voicing
The Tube MP Studio V3 features ART's new V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) Technology. V3 provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process. The V3 presets were created and fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers, along with ART's accomplished... More Info... Sale Price: $69.00 List Price: $95.00
AEA RPQ 500 Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from AEA! 500-Series RPQ Preamp1-channel 500 Series Preamp Module with High-frequency and Low-frequency Filters, 80dB of Gain, and Mic/Line-level Input Switching
Do you use a ribbon microphone? Plug it into AEA's RPQ 500 microphone preamp module and get the most out of it! This 500 Series module provides plenty of gain for ribbon mics, while a variable low-cut filter and tames proximity effect. Dial in the exact amount of "air" you want, for the detailed... More Info... Sale Price: $584.00 List Price: $649.00
ART Pro Channel II Mic Preamp/EQ/Compressor1-channel Channel Strip with Tube Microphone Preamp, Optical Compressor, and Semi-parametric Equalizer
The ART Pro Channel II is an affordable channel strip that any serious engineer can appreciate! The Pro Channel II gives you the warm tones of a tube preamplifier, the smoothness of an optical compressor, and the flexibility of a console-style equalizer. All together, this combination of... More Info... Sale Price: $299.00 List Price: $379.00
Studio Projects VTB1 Mono Mic PreampSingle-Channel Solid State Microphone Preamplifier with Tube Blend
The new Studio Projects VTB1 is the ultimate in low cost mic preamplifier technology. Incorporating true class A/B switching, the VTB1 is a totally discrete circuit. Unique to the VTB1 is the "Tube Drive". The Tube Drive is a variable drive to a 12AX7, that allows the user to blend as little, or... More Info...(19 reviews) (19 reviews)Sale Price: $149.99
Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC200 Tube Preamp w/ModelingSingle-Channel Tube Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier with Preamp Modeling
Tired of stale, brittle, digital-sounding recordings? Warm up your recordings with the Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC200 preamp. The hand-selected 12AX7 tube has great character and low-noise. Phantom power lets you add warmth to your favorite condenser mic, and the 20dB pad assures strong signal... More Info... Sale Price: $43.99 List Price: $87.99
Summit Audio 2BA-221 Variable Impedance PreampContinuously Variable Impedance Microphone Preamp with Variable Vacuum Tube Outputs
Featuring microphone-level, line-level, and hi-Z instrument inputs, the 2BA-221continuously variable impedance microphone preamp utilizes separate and individually controlled solid-state input controls to mix the microphone input with the hi-Z or line input into the variable vacuum tube output.... More Info...(15 reviews) (15 reviews)Sale Price: $679.99 List Price: $749.00
Dave Hill Designs Europa I 1-Ch Mic Preamp1-ch Microphone Preamplifier with Selectable Impedance
The Europa I from Dave Hill Designs represents a totally unique design concept in mic pres. The impedance is selectable (2.2Kohms, 300ohms, and 1.2Mohms) and you have up to 66dB of gain available, giving you a plethora of sonic options. But these features aren't what set the Europa I apart from... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $1,499.00 List Price: $1,650.00
True Systems P-SOLO Mono Microphone PreampSingle-channel precision microphone/instrument preamplifier.
P-SOLO features an identical preamp design to the acclaimed Precision 8 and P2analog mic preamps, which are noted for stunning sonic detail and neutral, but musical, character. The sonic character of this preamp compliments any microphone type and produces superior results in a broad variety of... More Info...(10 reviews) (10 reviews)Sale Price: $599.95
ART Tube MP Project Series USB Tube Mic Pre w/VI and USBTube Preamp with Variable Impedance, FET Limiter, and USB
The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. ART took their legendary Tube MP series and updated every aspect of the... More Info... Sale Price: $99.00 List Price: $129.00
Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z 1-ch Mic Activator w/Vari ImpMic Activator with Variable Input Impedance, Variable Low-cut Filter, Adjustable Output Level, and Transparent Signal Path
The Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z mic activator uses phantom power from your preamp to solve an array of common issues with dyanmic and ribbon microphones while maximizing your signal's quality, making it a must-have box for your studio or live toolset. It's designed to be a middleman... More Info... Sale Price: $299.00 List Price: $369.00
Daking Mic Pre One 1-Ch Microphone Preamp1-channel Class A Microphone Preamp with Variable Input Gain, Variable High-pass Filter, Pad, and Phantom Power
The Daking Mic Pre One 1-channel microphone preamp lets you add boutique quality and great sound to your recording setup at a very impressive price! The Class A Mic Pre One features the same discrete transistor circuitry featured in Daking's Mic Pre IV, adding a variable high-pass filter for... More Info...(6 reviews) (6 reviews)Sale Price: $795.00 List Price: $895.00
Blue Microphones Robbie Class-A Tube PreampSingle-Channel Class A Discrete Tube Microphone and Instrument Preamplifier
Because of its retro-futuristic look, Robbie The Mic Pre was named for Robbie The Robot from the old science fiction movie, Forbidden Planet. But that's where the similarity ends. Robbie is BLUE's new Class A discrete tube microphone and instrument preamp, incorporating all of the technical... More Info...(12 reviews) (12 reviews)Sale Price: $999.99
Behringer MiniMIC MIC800 Mic Modelling PreampSingle-Channel Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier with Phantom Power, and Mic Modeling
Warm up your mic with the Behringer Minimic MIC800 preamp. The MIC800 is a digital microphone preamp that simulates tube sound. Designed to give tube-like warmth to you vocals, guitar, or keys, the MIC800 features 16 preamp voicings of the most sought after tube preamps and mics. Run your studio... More Info... Sale Price: $43.99 List Price: $87.99
Alesis MicTube Solo Special Offer: Special Financing from Alesis, Akai, Numark, and SONiVOX! Mono Tube Mic Preamp1-channel Microphone/Instrument Preamp with Balanced, Unbalanced, and Instrument Inputs
The Alesis MicTube Solo mic/instrument preamp features a 12AX7 tube for a vintage tone with a modern, low-noise design. Inputs for mic, line, and instrument sources make this the ideal preamp for smaller studios that need versatility - but pro studios should take note too! The low-noise design... More Info... Sale Price: $69.00 List Price: $149.00
Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC100 Tube Preamp w/limiterSingle-Channel Tube Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier
Tired of stale, brittle, digital-sounding recordings? Warm up your recordings with the Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC100 preamp. The hand-selected 12AX7 tube has great character and low-noise. Phantom power lets you add warmth to your favorite condenser mic, and the 20dB pad assures strong signal... More Info... Sale Price: $38.99 List Price: $77.99
Chandler Limited Germanium Pre Amp/DI Class A Mic PrePreamp/DI with Germanium Transistors and Unique Feedback Circuit
Germanium transistors have been used in audio gear including Neve, EMI, Telefunken, and Fairchild for their unique sonic characteristics. It hasn't been used in current gear for a while now, but that all changes with the Germanium Preamp/DI. What make this preamp unique are the gain circuits. The... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $1,139.00 List Price: $1,265.00
Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII with X-MOD Option Mic Pre/EQ w/ XMOD1-channel Microphone Preamplifier and 3-band Equalizer with X-MOD Option
The original Chameleon Labs 7602 microphone preamplifier and equalizer made serious waves when it came out in 2005. With the 7602 MKII, Chameleon Labs gives you the sound of a '70s British console preamp, plus an amazing, sound-morphing 3-band EQ that takes full advantage of modern analog... More Info... Sale Price: $968.00 List Price: $1,074.00
New Radial PowerTube Power Tube 500 Mic Pre1-channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier for 500 Series
Add classic tube tone to your 500 series rack with the Radial PowerTube. This preamp features Class A design with a low-noise 12AX7 tube and a Jensen transformer. This combination delivers awesome detail and warmth to your recordings. A 3-position Vox control adds air to your instruments and... More Info... Sale Price: $699.00 List Price: $800.00
Burl Audio B1 (BX2 Nickel Output Transformer) 500-series Mic Pre, Nickel500 Series Mic Preamp with Nickel Transformer and Capacitor-free Signal Path
Mic preamps can make or break your signal chain. The Burl B1 microphone preamp will make your recordings sing. Designed in the API 500 series form factor, the B1 uses a high-quality BX2 nickel-output transformer for pure audiophile sound. Add punch to your drums and warmth to your vocals thanks... More Info... Sale Price: $775.00 List Price: $899.00
Avalon M5 Mono Mic PreampMono Microphone Preamp with Direct Instrument Inputs
Easily one of the world's finest-sounding and respected preamps, the M5 belongs in the studio of every audio professional. The M5 is a low-noise mic preamp with DI instrument input. It's also a sterling example of Avalon's first-class design specifications-100% discrete, high-bias, pure Class A... More Info... Sale Price: $1,575.00 List Price: $1,750.00
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Millennia STT-1 Origin Preamp/ Channel StripSingle Channel Channel Strip with Over 130 Combinations of Fully Discrete Signal Paths Containing Compression, De-Esseing, and Parametric Equalization Sections
The STT-1 Origin is a perfect go-to channel strip when you need a massive selection of tones without compromising audio quality. Not only is the complete signal path of the STT-1 Origin totally discrete, but it features Millennia's exclusive Twin Topology design that combines two completely... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $3,067.99 List Price: $3,409.00
Vintech X73 Single Channel Pre Amp w/EQReplica of Neve 1073 Single-channel Microphone Preamp/Equalizer
Since 1997, Vintech has been manufacturing quality pro audio equipment based on original classic designs that have become standards in the industry. The X73 is a single-channel microphone preamp/equalizer based on the venerable 1073 channel strip module, with the original circuit design, the same... More Info... Sale Price: $1,895.00 List Price: $2,295.00
Burl Audio B1D (BX4 Iron Output Transformer) 500-series Mic Pre, Steel500 Series Mic Preamp with Iron Transformer and Class A circuit
If you are looking for big punch and fat tone from a 500 series preamp, look no further. The Burl B1D has huge tone, from heavy and gainy to clean and warm. Get rid of all that extra EQ and compression and replace it with real preamp warmth. The B1D has an iron transformer giving it a bigger rock... More Info... Sale Price: $775.00 List Price: $899.00
Chandler Limited LTD-1 Handwired 10-Series Pre/EQ1-channel Preamplifier and Equalizer
Like the rest of the famous Chandler Limited hand-wired 10-series, the Chandler Limited LTD-1 equalizer and preamplifier not only gives you the sound of an original classic piece of equipment, it also features the same transformers, transistors, inductors, and wiring techniques used to make it.... More Info... Sale Price: $2,430.00 List Price: $2,700.00
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Chameleon Labs 7602 MKII Mic Pre/EQ1-channel Microphone Preamplifier and 3-band Equalizer
The original Chameleon Labs 7602 microphone preamplifier and equalizer made serious waves when it came out in 2005. With the 7602 MKII, Chameleon Labs gives you the sound of a '70s British console preamp, plus an amazing, sound-morphing 3-band EQ that takes full advantage of modern analog... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $719.00 List Price: $799.00
Vintech X81 Mono Pre Amp w/4-Band EQ1-channel Mic Preamp with 4-band EQ, High-pass Filter, DI, and Class A Design
Vintech has produced the new X81 Class A mic preamp with equalizer. While many people love the classic Neve 1081 module because of its versatile equalizer section, many feel that its use of class AB amplifiers causes it to lack that certain "magic" associated with the class A amplifiers found in... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $2,100.00 List Price: $2,550.00
Solid State Logic X-Rack Mic Pre Module XRack Mic Pre Module1-channel Rackmountable Modular Mic Preamp for the SSL XRack
Note: Must be installed in an XRack or Mynx to function.
SSL's innovative new XRack Mic Amp Module lets you piece together up to eight mic preamps of a classic SSL XL 9000 K. The SSL Mic Amp Module incorporates variable impedance control, phantom power and phase reverse. All of this circuitry is... More Info... Sale Price: $889.00
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Maag Audio PREQ4 500-Series PREQ4 Mic Preamp500 Series Microphone Preamplifier
The PREQ4 mic pre from Maag Audio gives 500 Series users a pristine, transparent signal path through which they endowed with the Air Band control. What does that do for you? It gives a shelf boost variable from 2.5kHz to 40kHz, perfect for dialing in the right amount of presence for anything... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $849.00 List Price: $995.00
True Systems P-Solo Ribbon P-Solo Ribbon Mic Pre1-channel Ribbon Mic Preamp with Higher Input Impedance and Gain
A proud new member of the TRUE Systems product line of precision mic preamps. The P-Solo Ribbon is specifically designed to get the absolute best results from both new-technology and vintage ribbon microphones (and for that matter, dynamic mics also).
The P-Solo Ribbon features the same design... More Info... Sale Price: $599.95
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Summit Audio MPC-100A Tube Preamp/CompressorSingle Channel Tube Preamp/Compressor with Variable Hi-Z Input
A single-channel, two-section unit, the MPC-100A combines a tube preamplifier with a new compressor/limiter designed to optimize any signal before transition to digital. One of the highest-quality compressors we've ever heard. More Info... Sale Price: $2,149.99 List Price: $2,399.99
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Manley Mono Microphone Preamplifier Mono Mic PreampSingle-channel Tube Preamp with Balanced Transformer-coupled XLR Outputs
Favorites of musicians and recording professionals worldwide for their rich sound, this all-tube mic preamplifier delivers a tight bass and a crisp top end, for a sound that is nothing short of amazing. But the Manley Mic Pre isn't "just" for vocals! A DIRECT INPUT jack lets all kinds of... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $1,980.00 List Price: $2,200.00
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True Systems pT2-500D 500-series Pre/DI for Dynamic Mics500 Series Single-channel Mic Preamp and DI with High Impedance Input for Ribbon and Dynamic Mics, 76 dB of Gain, and Low Frequency Contour Control
The True Systems pT2-500D 500 series microphone preamplifier and DI is designed specifically for dynamic and ribbon mics, with an optimized input that allows your low-output mics to truly sing. It's based on the TEC Award-nominated pT2-500 preamp (prized for its fast response and detailed... More Info... Sale Price: $649.00 List Price: $749.00
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New Neumann TLM 103 and SOLO/610 Mic Month Bundle (TLM103 & Solo610 Bundle) Special Offer: Neumann Mic + UA Preamp for an Amazingly Low Price! Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Neumann! TLM103 + Solo610 BundleMay Mic Month Bundle with Neumann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone plus Universal Audio SOLO/610 Microphone Preamplifier
Get the warm, smooth, and harmonically rich sound you want with Sweetwater's TLM 103 and SOLO/610 Mic Month Bundle. Exclusively for Sweetwater's May Mic Month, the TLM 103 and SOLO/610 Mic Month Bundle lets you save big on the mic gear you need. It comes with one of Neumann's famous TLM 103... More Info... Sale Price: $1,599.00 List Price: $2,298.95
Focusrite ISA One and Blue Bluebird Mic ISA One & Blue Bluebird MicISA One Preamplifier and Blue Bluebird Microphone
With the Focusrite ISA One Bundle, you can get the acclaimed ISA One preamplifier plus the Blue Bluebird mic - for a great bundle-value price! The ISA One Bundle preamplifier features the classic vintage microphone preamplifier topology that formed the cornerstone of each channel of Focusrite's... More Info... Sale Price: $599.99 List Price: $1,099.98
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