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  • Shadow Hills Industries Mono GAMA
    Shadow Hills Industries Mono GAMA
    500 Series Mic Pre 500 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 sonics with...
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  • AEA RPQ 500
    AEA RPQ 500
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from AEA!
    500-Series RPQ Preamp 1-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 sonic edge you've...
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  • Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII
    Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII
    500-series Class A Mic Pre 500 Series Preamp The Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII 500 series preamp gives you classic Germanium Pre Amp sound in a conveniently modular format. From Neve to Fairchild, it's no wonder that germanium transistors have been used in some of the greatest audio gear of all time. That's why Chandler decided to build their Germanium series...
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  • True Systems pT2-500D
    True Systems pT2-500D
    500-series Pre/DI for Dynamic Mics 500 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 transparency), but the...
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  • Chandler Limited Little Devil 500 series Preamp
    Chandler Limited Little Devil 500 series Preamp
    500-series Pre Amp and D/I 500 Series Preamp More than just a more power-friendly version of Chandler's original 500 series pre amp, the Little Devil 500 Pre has a warmth and a range of tone that will let you add incredible vitality to any track. As a preamplifier, the Little Devil 500 Pre gives you a solid Class A boost, hot enough for low-output mics,...
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  • Chameleon Labs 581
    Chameleon Labs 581
    500-series Class AB Mic Pre 500 Series Mic Preamp Module with Fully Balanced Transformer Mic Input and Front Panel Instrument Input The Chameleon Labs 581 500 Series mic preamp serves up lucidity and definition, allowing you to hear subtle details you didn't think your mics were capable of capturing. Boasting exceptional clarity and solid low end reminiscent of renowned classic designs, the Class AB 581 has an incredible sonic signature you'd...
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  • Empirical Labs DocDerr
    Empirical Labs DocDerr
    500-series Tone Enhancer 500 Series Instrument Channel Strip Module with Preamp, 4-band EQ, Tape Emulation Circuit, and Mix Knob Empirical Labs created the DocDerr 500 Series channel strip module to give your signal impressive punch in any mix - and to put you in complete control. The DocDerr includes a low-noise preamp that gives you up to 16dB of gain, and that's just the beginning. In addition to a 3-band parametric EQ (with selectable...
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  • Radial JDV-Pre
    Radial JDV-Pre
    500-series Inst Preamp / DI Discrete Instrument Preamp/DI for 500 Series This premium Class A direct-box module puts the real sound of your instrument straight into your rig's front end. You'll love what the JDV does for bass guitars! Drag Control load correction keeps your tone intact. A buffered throughput drives up to 50' of cable to your amp, so you won't lose tone, even over long...
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  • Tonelux MP5A
    Tonelux MP5A
    500-series Mic Pre w/TILT 500 Series Microphone Preamplifier and DI with TILT EQ Control Here's a high-quality mic pre for your 500 Series rack! The MP5A is a discrete mic pre, with a direct input right on the front panel. For convenience, there's a 20dB pad switch, a 48V phantom power switch, and a phase or polarity switch. Pad and polarity affect both inputs. One smart feature is the concentric knob...
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  • Radial TankDriver
    Radial TankDriver
    500-series Reverb Tank Module 500 Series Reverb Preamp Module with Wet/Dry and EQ Controls, Drive Switch, and TRS Insert Radial's amazing TankDriver 500 Series module lets you add authentic spring reverb to your tracks. Using a pair of 1/4" to RCA cables, just plug the TankDriver into your combo amp's reverb tank (or any outboard reverb tank) and put it to work on your recordings. In addition to giving you that satisfying "twang" that...
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  • Burl Audio B1 (BX2 Nickel Output Transformer)
    Burl Audio B1 (BX2 Nickel Output Transformer)
    500-series Mic Pre, Nickel 500 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 to an all-discrete...
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  • Burl Audio B1D (BX4 Iron Output Transformer)
    Burl Audio B1D (BX4 Iron Output Transformer)
    500-series Mic Pre, Steel 500 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 tone than its nickel...
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  • Millennia HV-35
    Millennia HV-35
    500-series HV3 Preamp 500 Series Format 1-channel Microphone Preamplifier Add the unrivaled sound quality of a genuine Millennia preamp in your 500 series rack, with the Millennia HV-35. Perfect for low-gain dynamic microphones such as ribbon mic, the HV-35 delivers up to 75dB of freakishly noise-free gain. A front-panel instrument input also makes the HV-35 a fantastic pre for tracking...
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  • Rupert Neve Designs Portico 517
    Rupert Neve Designs Portico 517
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Rupert Neve Designs!
    500-series Mic Pre/DI/Comp 1-channel, 500-series-format Microphone Preamplifier and Opto Compressor The first 500 series module designed by Rupert Neve, the Portico 517 microphone preamplifier/compressor, brings fantastic sound quality and tone shaping capability to your 500 series rack. True to the lofty standards of Rupert Neve Designs, the Portico 517 boasts transformer-coupled circuitry for untainted sound and...
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  • Radial PowerPre
    Radial PowerPre
    500-series Mic Pre 1-channel Microphone Preamplifier for 500 Series Racks You don't have to choose between a clean, transparent preamp and a "colorful" model with vintage character. Radial's PowerPre gives you both - and then some! This 100%-discrete preamp is loaded with a vintage-style Hammond broadcast transformer and a 3-position EQ that lets you pick either linear for classical...
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  • Maag Audio PREQ4
    Maag Audio PREQ4
    500-Series PREQ4 Mic Preamp 500 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 you're tracking. Acoustic...
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  • Vintech 573
    Vintech 573
    500-series Class A Preamp 500 Series Class A Microphone Preamplifier with DI Based on the legendary 1073 circuit, the Vintech 573 puts classic sound into your 500 Series Module, at a fantastic price! This class A, all-discrete, transformer-balanced preamp also includes a hi-Z DI that goes through the input transformer, so you can use it to get a great instrument sound as well. The Vintech 573...
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  • Daking MicPre 500
    Daking MicPre 500
    500-series Class A Mic Preamp 500 Series Class A Microphone Preamplifier Daking's Mic Pre 500 is a redesigned version of a single channel from their popular Mic Pre IV in a module format for use in 500 Series racks. Like the Mic Pre IV, the Mic Pre 500 uses Class A, fully-discrete transistor circuitry. The Mic Pre 500 uses a tri-color LED metering setup and accepts both line and hi-Z...
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  • LaChapell Audio Model 583s
    LaChapell Audio Model 583s
    500-series Tube Preamp 500 Series Vacuum Tube-base Microphone Preamplifier Based on the legendary 992EG, the LaChapell Audio Model 583s is the world's first 500 series-format vacuum tube microphone preamplifier. This preamp uses a traditional single-end configuration, starting with a Jensen JT-115k input transformer, Burr-Brown & THAT balanced line drivers, and a CineMag CMOQ nickel alloy...
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  • True Systems PT2-500
    True Systems PT2-500
    500-series Pre/DI 500 Series Microphone Preamplifier and DI with DI THRU If you're looking for an exciting preamp module to add to your 500 series rack, then check out the PT2-500 from True Systems. The PT2-500 marks a major departure from True Systems' signature transparency, giving you a sound that's filled with analog warmth and depth. At the same time, the PT2-500 still provides you...
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At Sweetwater, we take pride in our great 500 preamps selection. We carry top-quality products that you can count on for dependability and quality, and our knowledgeable and friendly Sales Engineers are here to help you find the 500 preamps to fit your needs, at a competitive price. Whether you're looking for pro-level items, entry-level gear, or anything in between, you can count on Sweetwater for an incredible inventory of the best products you'll find anywhere. And our expert service and amazing free shipping on most items add even more value to our 500 preamps stock!

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