Universal Audio 4-710d 4-Ch Tube/FET Preamp w/Dyn4-channel Tube/FET Preamp and DI with Tone Blending Knob, Dual Gain-stage Settings, Discrete JFET DI Input, and 4-channel 24-bit/192kHz A/D Conversion
It's a bit of an understatement to say that Universal Audio's 710 Twin-Finity mic pres are a big hit among many of today's top studio engineers. It takes a 310V single-ended Class A triode tube preamplifier and a completely separate Class A FET preamp circuit and lets you blend the two signals... More Info...(10 reviews) (10 reviews)Sale Price: $1,999.00 List Price: $2,499.00
Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic 8-Ch Mic Preamp8-channel Microphone Preamplifier with ADAT I/O and 8 Channels of Built-in Compression, 24-bit/96kHz Resolution
This is cool. Focusrite's Octopre MkII Dynamic does more than take advantage of your interface's lonely, unused ADAT input for a beefed-up channel count. It actually features eight "single-dial" Focusrite compressors, aimed to give you much of the character of the renowned Focusrite Red 3 (without... More Info...(7 reviews) (7 reviews)Sale Price: $699.99 List Price: $799.99
PreSonus Studio Channel Tube Channel StripChannel Strip with Class A Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, Variable VCA Compressor, and 3-band Parametric EQ
The PreSonus Studio Channel is the perfect way to step-up the quality of your recordings! This fully featured channel strip delivers a Class A tube microphone/instrument preamplifier, a variable VCA compressor, and a 3-band parametric EQ complete with VU metering - all at a ridiculously great... More Info...(12 reviews) (12 reviews)Sale Price: $299.95 List Price: $359.95
ART Voice Channel Tube Channel Strip w/DigClass A Tube Channel Strip with Dynamics and EQ Processing and Digital Connectivity
The ART Voice Channel tube channel strip gives you the tools you need to put quality sound into your analog or digital recording device at optimium quality, all in one package. The Voice Channel provides Class A tube preamp quality and clean gain with an integrated dynamics processor and... More Info...(8 reviews) (8 reviews)Sale Price: $399.00 List Price: $549.00
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
Avalon VT-737sp Tube Mic Preamp/CompressorTube Microphone / Instrument Preamplifier, Opto-compressor, and Sweep Equalizer
The VT-737sp brings its magic touch to everything in your studio. Run your dullest, most sterile mic through the VT-737sp and you'll be amazed at how warm and sweet it sounds. This 2-rackspace combo brings a new standard to high-end audio, taking your sound to places you never thought possible and... More Info...(22 reviews) (22 reviews)Sale Price: $2,250.00 List Price: $2,500.00
dbx 286s Special Offer: Pay NO INTEREST for 18 Months! Microphone Processor/De-esser1-channel Channel Strip with Compressor, Expander/Gate, De-esser, and Enhancer Sections
Looking for a fast way to get a great vocal sound? Check out the dbx 286s channel strip. Equally at home in the studio as it is in your live rig, the 286s channel strip puts four powerful vocal processing tools at your disposal. First and foremost, the 286s is an excellent microphone preamplifier,... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $199.95 List Price: $279.95
Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition Tube Mic Preamp/CompressorTube Microphone / Instrument Preamplifier, Opto-compressor, and Sweep Equalizer — Black Panel Anniversary Edition
The Avalon VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition tube channel strip celebrates a decade of one of an incredible unit by giving it the black panel treatment! The VT-737sp 10th Anniversary Edition features a distinctive black front panel, as well as contrasting blue button LEDs. This 2-rackspace... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $2,250.00 List Price: $2,500.00
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
API The Channel Strip The Channel StripChannel Strip with Preamp, Compressor, EQ, and Line Driver Modules plus Insert Point and Sidechain Input
API's famous lunchbox concept has garnered widespread popularity among studio types who love "pick and choose" flexibility, in a compact format. With The Channel Strip, API does the "choosing" work for you, offering a money-saving bundle of a completely decked-out front end. As so many users have... More Info... Sale Price: $2,546.00 List Price: $2,995.00
Aphex Channel Master Voice Channel Strip1-channel Channel Strip with Hi-Z Input and Aural Exciter
In a single rackspace, you get it all! The Aphex Channel is a total channel strip, letting you get a console-quality sound at a great price. It features a special RPA tube preamp that sounds incredible with any mic. And with the EasyRider Class A Compressor, Logic-assisted Gate, Split-band... More Info... Sale Price: $999.00 List Price: $1,299.00
Empirical Labs EL-9 Mike-E Channel Strip w/ Comp-SatChannel Strip with Microphone Preamp and Compressor/Limiter
The Mike-E from Empirical Labs manages to do many things very well! First and foremost, it's a modern digitally controlled mic pre. An extremely low-noise transformer on the input amplifier keeps the signal nice, strong, and clean. The next link in Mike-E's signal chain is the CompSat section,... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $1,599.00 List Price: $1,700.00
PreSonus Eureka PreAmp/Channel StripTransformer-coupled Variable Impedance Microphone Preamp, Compressor, and EQ
The Eureka channel strip features a Class A transformer-coupled mic preamp with variable impedance as well as a saturation knob for tube saturation emulation.
PreSonus Eureka Channel Strip at a Glance:
Channel strip with full-featured compressor
Includes 3-band EQ
Handles mic, line, and... More Info...(32 reviews) (32 reviews)Sale Price: $499.95 List Price: $699.95
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5017 Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Rupert Neve Designs! Portico Pre/Comp/DI w/Variph1-ch Microphone Preamp/DI and Compressor with Variphase Control
A 1-channel preamp/compressor that's dripping with classic British vibe! You're certainly familiar with Rupert Neve. He is a name among names and has had a huge hand in shaping what we know as the modern recording studio. The Rupert Neve Designs Portico series — continued here with the... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $1,045.00 List Price: $1,195.00
TASCAM TA-1VP Ultra Harmonizer ProcessorVocal Processor with Auto-Tune Evo Pitch-correction, Microphone Modeling, Compression, and Equalization
Now you can get studio-grade pitch correction (and more), in a convenient rackmount box! The TASCAM TA-1VP combines the world-famous power of Auto-Tune with a range of compression and equalization tools, giving you a one-stop solution for a fantastic onstage vocal sound. Of course, the onboard... More Info... Sale Price: $399.00 List Price: $799.99
Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel XLogic Channel StripChannel Strip with Mic Preamp, 3-band EQ, Filter, Limiter, and Variable Harmonic Drive Circuit
Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel - Here's a redundant question: How would you like Solid State Logic as a front end for your DAW? Of course you would, but what about the expense? Another redundant question once you get your hands on the SSL XLogic Alpha Channel! With all the features needed... More Info...(8 reviews) (8 reviews)Sale Price: $1,099.00
Joemeek threeQ Channel Strip1-ch Channel Strip with Microphone Preamp, 3-band EQ, and Optical Compressor
Packing the great Joemeek sound and vibe into a compact desktop device, the threeQ is a super-affordable way to improve your recorded sound right now. Incorporating the same Burr-Brown ICs found in the higher-end studio channels, the threeQ gives you a stellar front end for the money — but... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $249.99
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