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Instrument Preamps
At Sweetwater, we've spent countless hours researching instrument preamps, to make sure we can help you make your instrument preamps decisions. When you call Sweetwater, you talk to a Sales Engineer that's well-versed in all aspects of pro audio - from means of getting gear to the gig safely to getting it all set up and working - and we're here to help you every step of the way. From before-the-sale questions to service and support after the sale, Sweetwater is there with you every step of the way. Call Sweetwater first - no one knows instrument preamps like we do!
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API 512C
Single-channel Modular Microphone Preamplifier, 500 Series, with XLR/Line/Instrument Inputs, 20dB Pad, 48V Switchable Phantom Power, and Fully Discrete Circuitry
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API 512C API 512C
Single-channel Modular Microphone Preamplifier, 500 Series, with XLR/Line/Instrument Inputs, 20dB Pad, 48V Switchable Phantom Power, and Fully Discrete Circuitry With the API 512C, you've got the chance to own API's legendary front-end sound — at an unbelievably incredible value. Fitting into API's 500-series modular chassis, the API 512C has nothing but legendary heritage. This microphone preamplifier evolved from the original 1967-era 512 — API's first-ever modular mic pre —...
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Avalon U5 Avalon U5
Single-Channel High-Voltage Instrument DI Preamp With the U5 high-voltage DI Preamplifier you can conjure the sweet, vivid sounds your recordings deserve. A unique combination of passive tone selector and variable gain preamp and filter, the U5 accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments, everything from acoustic guitars to active bass guitars and keyboards. You'll be...
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Universal Audio SOLO/610 Universal Audio SOLO/610
All-tube 1-channel Mic Preamp and DI Box The SOLO/610 mic preamp/DI box from Universal Audio brings the best of their preamp designs to a single-channel format. The SOLO series features the solid build and audiophile components that define UA quality. It uses a portable form factor for convenient use in the control room or recording room, stage or desktop. The all-tube...
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Great River ME-1NV Great River ME-1NV
Mono 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 allows for brilliant transformer...
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ART DeeJay Pre II ART DeeJay Pre II
Phono Preamp with RIAA EQ in a Rugged Metal Case. ARTcessories are a full line of clever, affordable processing tools for live sound, stage, and studio. The ARTcessories line is designed to deliver solutions for a number of audio needs - like having phantom power, having one or two more mixing channels, testing cables, headphone processing, preamplification for microphones and...
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ART Tube MP Project Series USB ART Tube MP Project Series USB
Tube Preamp with Variable Impedance, FET Limiter, and USB When ART's Tube MP first came out, the buzz in the industry was as follows: For the sound quality and the price, it doesn't make sense not to have one. In our industry, one hit tends to follow another, which brings us to tThe Tube MP Project Series USB is a professional-quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone,...
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Boss AD-3 Boss AD-3
Acoustic Instrument Processor The AD-3 Acoustic Instrument Processor was developed exclusively for live performance and gives guitarists a warmer, richer acoustic tone. This compact pedal is an acoustic musician's best friend and secret weapon! The footswitch-controlled Bi-Stereo Chorus offers split-frequency processing for a natural, smooth chorus effect....
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A Designs EM-Gold A Designs EM-Gold
Preamp Module with Custom-wound Transformers, Phantom Power, 20dB Pad, and Phase Button The A Designs EM-Gold mic preamp module is part of the company's line of unique modules, each with their own "color" - both sonic and visual. The EM-Gold combines the dark edge of the EM-Silver preamp card with the upfront mids offered by the EM-Red module. It's a great combination that adds some real flavor to any mix. As with all EM...
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A Designs EM-Red A Designs EM-Red
Preamp Module with Phase Switch, Phantom Power, and Custom-wound transformers The A Designs EM-Red mic preamp module is part of the company's line of unique modules, each with their own "color" - both sonic and visual. The EM-Red's custom-wound input and output transformers give this preamp card some added kick for some real "up front" mids, adding a distinctive tonal flavor that's useful in any mix. You get...
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A Designs EM-Blue A Designs EM-Blue
Preamp Module with Custom-wound output transformer, Phantom Power, and 20dB Pad Following the success of their groundbreaking mic pres, A Designs debuts the R52, a dual slot, single space, rackmounted frame with a power supply for A Designs modules. The P1 card can be thought of as a single channel Pacifica. The solid-state circuitry is reminiscent of the revered Quad Eight. The EM Silver card boasts a...
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A Designs EM Series Silver Card A Designs EM Series Silver Card
Preamp Module with Phantom Power, Custom-wound Transformers, DI, and Phase Switch Following the success of their groundbreaking mic pres, A Designs debuts the R52, a dual slot, single space, rackmounted frame with a power supply for A Designs modules. The P1 card can be thought of as a single channel Pacifica. The solid-state circuitry is reminiscent of the revered Quad Eight. The EM Silver card boasts a...
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ART TubeOpto 8 ART TubeOpto 8 
8-channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier with 24-bit ADAT I/O, 70dB of Gain, and 1/4" Outputs Ever wish you could add more of that "tube sound" to your recordings, without breaking the budget or filling up your rack with a clutter of gear? Now you can, with ART's Tubeopto 8! This flexible 8-channel tube preamp features ADAT input and output connectors, so you can easily expand the I/O capabilities of your existing interface rig...
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Waves PRS GTR Studio Guitar Interface Waves PRS GTR Studio Guitar Interface
Guitar Direct Box/Preamp with Premium Components, Custom-designed Circuitry, and Easy-to-use Controls The Waves/PRS Studio Guitar Interface makes sure your guitar's tone is optimized before going into the digital realm! Designed in conjunction with master guitar maker Paul Reed Smith, the Waves/PRS Studio Guitar Interface works as an ultra-high-fidelity preamp and converter, effectively transforming your guitar's signal from...
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