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PreSonus Studio Channel

Item ID: StudioChan

Channel Strip with Class A Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, Variable VCA Compressor, and 3-band Parametric EQ

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Step-up the Quality of Your Recordings!

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 price. If you're currently working on stock interface or mixer preamplifiers, you won't believe how incredible the same sources sound through the Studio Channel. Experience all that signature fat tube tone plus the full-on ability to tweak - the PreSonus Studio Channel's bound to become your "go-to" box!



PreSonus Studio Channel at a Glance:
  • Enhance your signal path
  • Class A tube preamplifier
  • Fully featured VCA compressor
  • 3-band parametric EQ

Enhance your signal path
The PreSonus Studio Channel is set to take your sound well into the next level, as it noticeably outperforms the preamplifiers built into most audio recording interfaces and affordable mixers. You get essential tube tone along with the ability to sculpt and shape it in whatever direction you want. Fatten up a vocal with compression or sweeten up a piano track with EQ, you'll be ready to make the most out of whatever source you're recording with this versatile audio toolbox.

Class A tube preamplifier
The Studio Channel has everything you need to achieve big, radio-worthy sound straightaway. The preamplifier stage of the Studio Channel is based on PreSonus's award-winning BlueTube preamplifier that's known for its high headroom and big tone, thanks to a high-output 12AX7 vacuum tube. What's more, dual control Gain and Tube Drive let you dial in a wide range of sounds for sonic variety. You can give a DI-ed guitar track a bit of that overdriven tube edge then record a warm, smooth vocal track - it's all onboard the Studio Channel.

Fully featured VCA compressor
The PreSonus Studio Channel's compressor features a fully variable, ultra-fast and smooth VCA-based circuit. You have all the must-have compression controls at your fingertips, including ratio, threshold, attack, release, and gain make up. VCA-based compressors are known for both their musicality as well as their ability to tame even the fastest transients. Whatever source you're recording, you'll enjoy the ability to get the signal in as hot as needed without clipping.

3-band Parametric EQ
Use the Studio Channel's superb equalizer section to carve out unwanted frequencies and tailor your tone to enhance your overall sound. The custom-designed amplifiers in the equalizer deliver sweet-sounding gain/cut so you can have ultra-smooth highs, deep solid lows, and clear midrange. What's more, the mid-band of the EQ section has variable Q for controlling the width around the center point of the selected frequency. Plus, high and low frequency bands let you select peak/dip or shelving frequencies.

PreSonus Studio Channel Features:
  • Class A vacuum tube microphone / instrument preamplifier
  • Tube gain and tube drive
  • Variable VCA compressor (threshold, ratio, attack, release, make up gain, auto, soft)
  • Three-band parametric EQ
  • Precision analog VU meter for gain reduction and output
  • EQ Pre/Post compressor switch
  • 80Hz highpass filter
  • 20dB pad
  • Phase invert
  • Rugged metal chassis
  • High-headroom
  • Ultra-low-noise design

The PreSonus Studio Channel gives you incredible tonal control - and next-level sound quality!
Specification Detail
Preamp Type Tube
Number of Channels 1
Frequency Response 10Hz-50kHz
Phantom Power Yes
EQ Yes
Compressor Yes
Other Processing No Other Processing
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR (Mic), 1 x 1/4" (Line)
Analog Outputs 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Digital Inputs No Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Other I/O No Other I/O
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Depth 5.5"
Width 19"
Weight 5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number STUDIO CHANNEL

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Reviews

based on 17 reviews

Nice and clean Pre amp

by Lucius Todd from Temple, GA
May 10, 2013
Music Background: Musician, Artist, Engineer
The sound of this mic pre amp slash channel strip is crazy. I was look for more detail and presence. This thing caught me off guard I hook this through my audio interface and gave my that real studio... read more [+] feel. Plus it was made by Presonus big fan. The process was quick and easy like always thanks to my sales rep Mike Hammond thank you Sweetwater. Its time to put out some good sounding music. close [-]

Very Crisp and Clear

by Dissown from Raleigh, NC
December 8, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Emcee
I have been using my Presonus Studio Channel for over a year now and the sound is incredible. I have a home studio and people are amazed with the quality of music I put out. Very affordable and exactl... read more [+]y what you need to step up your home studio. I do rap/hip-hop and have recorded many different artists as well as female vocals. Combined with my Blue Blurbird Microphone I could not be more happy with the quality of music for the amount of money I spent. close [-]

Awesome piece of equipment

by Jackie McGatha from Carmichael, CA
May 31, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist bass player
I am not as literate as many on preamps but I will say that this is a very easy piece of equipment for even me to use. I play bass in our church praise band and wanted to be able to control my sound w... read more [+]ithout overpowering the rest of the band, this does the trick plus a lot. I love the information it provides to educate the purpose of the compressor and the eq. The recommended presets are excellent and a must for a beginner like me. close [-]

PreSonus Studio Channel

by h.y.P from houston,tx
April 27, 2012
Music Background: recording artist,engineer,music fan
great add on to project studio no color nice pre amp, compresser amazing, eq great easy to use come with start manual for newbes give me depth and fullness i needed if you on a budget this is a def to... read more [+] get close [-]

inSync Review

by: Tim Maus
Like many operating in a home studio, I had long gotten used to the rather generic... read more »
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Best customer service Ive ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


Christopher , Sasvannah, GA

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PreSonus Studio Channel

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