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Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Series Microphone Preamp

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Hazelrigg Industries DVA Tube Microphone Preamp/DI 500 Series Module

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Empirical Labs DocDerr 500 Series Instrument Channel Strip

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Harrison Audio 32Cpre+ 500 Series Microphone Preamp

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Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series Mic Preamp

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AEA TRP500 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Microphone Preamp with Phantom Power, Polarity Reverse, and Highpass Filter
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Electrodyne 501 500 Series Microphone Preamp

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Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Preamp
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Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII 500 Series Microphone Preamp

1-channel 500 Series Mic/line/Instrument Preamp with 80dB of Mic Gain, Phantom Power, DI, Switchable Impedance, and LED Output Level Meter
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Harrison Audio 500 Series Channel Strip Bundle

Microphone Preamp with High/Lowpass Filters, XLR/Hi-Z Combo Jack, -20dB Pad, 3-band Parametric EQ with Proportional-Q, High Pass Filter, and Compressor with Controls for Makeup Gain, Ratio, Release, Threshold
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WesAudio Phoebe 500 Series Analog Preamp with Digital Recall

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Phoenix Audio Ascent 500 Mic/Instrument Preamp and EQ

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Burl Audio B1 500 Series Microphone Preamp with BX2 Nickel Output Transformer

500 Series Mic Preamp with Instrument/Line DI, Custom Input/Output Transformers, and Discrete Class A Signal Path
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Neve 88RLB 500-series Microphone Preamp

500-series Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp with +48V Phantom Power, -20dB Pad, Phase Invert, Sweepable Highpass Filter, and REGeneration Feature
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Fredenstein F601A 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Microphone Preamp with Discrete Class A Gain Stage, Lundahl Input and Output Transformers, Polarity Reverse, 48V Phantom Power, 60Hz Highpass Filter, and lo-Z Switch
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Shadow Hills Industries Mono GAMA Hammer Forged 500 Series Microphone Preamp - Copper

500 Series Microphone Preamp with DI, Phantom Power, Polarity Reverse, -20dB Pad, and Output Transformer Matrix - Copper
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Midas 502 V2 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Mic/Line Preamplifier with 80dB of Gain, High- and Lowpass Filters, and Switchable Transformer Output
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Trident Audio Developments A-Range 500 Series Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp

500 Series Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp with 70dB of Mic Gain, DI Input, and Switchable DI Impedance
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elysia skulpter 500 Series Microphone Preamp

500 Series Mic Preamp with Discrete Class A Topology, Dual Sound Shaper, Intelligent On-board Dynamics, Variable Highpass Filter, and Balanced DI Input
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About 500 Series Preamps


Do you want to inject analog warmth and character into your digital recordings? A 500 Series preamp is a great place to start. At Sweetwater, our 500 Series mic pres range from coveted vintage tube re-creations to crystal-clear modern designs. Thanks to their flexible, compact, expandable, and portable designs, 500 Series preamps are built to be your sonic partner for many years to come.


Things to Look For in a 500 Series Preamp


Once you've decided on a circuit type (tube or solid state), use the following criteria to determine which preamp is right for your 500 Series setup.


Stepped gain for stereo matching


Do you want to recall gain settings or level-match a stereo pair with accuracy? We stock 500 Series preamps equipped with stepped gain controls that allow you to do just that. To ensure you get completely repeatable results every session, look at our preamps featuring mil-spec, gold-plated selector switches.


Output trim for digital integration


Are you working in a DAW-based studio? Then, having control over your level-matching is a must. You'll love our selection of preamps with output-level controls. These will help you streamline your setup, removing the need for additional attenuators and reducing the risk of clipping your converters.


Phantom power, analog filtering, and more


Many preamps on the market offer 48V phantom power for seamless integration with your condenser collection. Many also come with impedance-matched ribbon mic inputs and hi-Z instrument inputs for bass and guitar. Sweetwater also carries preamps with built-in highpass and lowpass filters, dynamics and EQ processing, and other channel strip elements.


Find Your Next 500 Series Mic Pre at Sweetwater


If you still have questions, our Sales Engineers are here to help you. Give us a call at (800) 222-4700. Our experienced Sales Engineers will guide you toward the 500 Series preamp that best fits your needs and means.


For more information on 500 Series gear, see these guides and shootouts:


What are the most popular brands for 500 Series Preamps on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular 500 Series Preamps on Sweetwater.com?


  1. API 512V 500 Series Discrete Microphone Preamp

    9 reviews

    $995.00

  2. BAE 1073MPL 500 Series Microphone Preamp

    11 reviews

    $1,200.00

  3. Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII 500 Series Microphone Preamp

    2 reviews

    $299.00

  4. Burl Audio B1 500 Series Microphone Preamp with BX2 Nickel Output Transformer

    4 reviews

    $1,050.00

  5. Millennia HV-35 500 Series Microphone Preamp

    9 reviews

    $855.00

Why shop 500 Series Preamps at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of 500 Series Preamps, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about 500 Series Preamps, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.