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If you are looking for 19" rackmount or 500-series Mic Preamps, or Preamplier plug-ins, Voice Channels and all manner of Channel Strips, you will find the Sound On Sound web articles collected here.

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    Waves Scheps Omni Channel 2

    Channel Strip Plug-in

    This all‑in‑one, five‑module channel strip is based on the sonic characters of the processors and plug‑ins Grammy‑winning mixer Andrew Scheps uses in his studio.

    Reviews Jan 2024
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    SR Studio Classic Microphone Preamp

    Two-channel Mic Preamplifier

    We try one of the keenest‑priced 1073 clones currently available.

    Reviews Jan 2024
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    Q. Can you recommend an in‑line booster preamp?

    I’d like to purchase an in‑line gain booster and would appreciate your recommendation.

    Sound Advice Jan 2024
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    Pope Audio PRE-BX

    500-series Microphone Preamplifier

    There’s a lot of competition in the 500‑series preamp market, but this one offers something a little different.

    Reviews Dec 2023
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    Warm Audio WA-412 WA-47jr WA-87R2 WA-8000 WA-MBA Black Friday discounts

    Warm Audio’s mic & preamp deals

    Savings on popular models available worldwide

    Warm Audio are currently offering discounts on a number of their popular microphone and preamp models worldwide as part of their Black Friday promotion.

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    SPL Channel One Track One Mk3 analogue outboard tube channel strip preamp EQ Transient Designer de-esser compressor

    SPL introduce Channel One & Track One Mk3

    Company update popular channel strip designs

    The latest Channel One and Track One designs both offer improved technical performance, and the former has also gained new Transient Designer and Tube Saturation sections. 

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    Lightning Boy Dark Storm

    Microphone Preamplifier

    Mic preamps and DIs all sound the same, right? Nope!

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    SSL Pure Drive Quad Octo Origin console preamps rackmount

    SSL launch Pure Drive Quad & Octo preamps

    Origin console preamps in rack form

    SSL's new rackmount preamp units introduce a new Asymmetric Drive function and boast comprehensive digital connectivity as well as a built-in 32-bit/192kHz USB-C audio interface.

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    Q. What happens when I change a mic preamp’s input impedance?

    I am trying out an ART Voice Channel, which has some interesting features, one of which is a dial to vary the microphone impedance continuously from 3kΩ down to 120Ω. So I have been testing this with a bunch of dynamic and capacitor mics...

    Sound Advice Sep 2023
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    Soundevices Digital Plamen multi-band saturation plug-in analogue tape emulation

    Plamen saturation plug-in by Soundevice Digital

    Five saturation modes and five independent bands

    The latest plug-in from Soundevice Digital offers a versatile range of multi-band saturation effects. 

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    Monoprice Stage Right Studio 2-Channel Classic affordable 1073 style Microphone Preamp

    Monoprice launch 1073-style preamp

    Utilises discrete components throughout

    The SR Studio 2-Channel Classic Microphone Preamp aims to provide the classic Neve 1073 sound at a surprisingly affordable price point, promising the ‘warm’ and ‘punchy’ characteristics that made the original so popular.

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    David Mellor

    Gain Staging - Episode 3 | Podcast

    Preparation for your mix

    In this third episode David continues looking at preamps, outlines the use of VU meters, and explains the benefits of balancing a track prior to mixing.

    Techniques Aug 2023
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    Wes Audio Phoebe NG500

    500-series Preamplifier

    With the release of their ‘Next Generation’ preamp, Wes Audio have made it possible to assemble a full 500‑series analogue channel strip with DAW plug‑in remote control!

    Reviews Aug 2023
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    G4M Product range studio microphones outboard PA system speakers guitar bass keyboard instruments

    Gear4music unveil new G4M product range

    Outboard, microphones, PA systems, instruments & more

    G4M is  a new musical instrument and technology brand that will offer a range of high-quality products to intermediate and professional musicians, producers and engineers.

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    Drawmer 1977 outboard analogue channel strip preamp EQ compressor saturator

    Drawmer launch 1977 channel strip

    Company's most versatile channel strip to date

    The 1977 combines an ultra-clean microphone preamp with a three-band parametric EQ, a compressor and three types of variable saturation.

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    Classic Console Preamps (500 Series)

    Spotlight Round-up

    Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel preamp EQ compressor Silk Red Blue transformer saturation channel strip

    Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel

    Analogue Channel Strip

    Though based on Mr Neve’s historic designs, the Newton offers something a little different — for a little less money!

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    Grace Design Rex Roxi high-quality microphone preamp pedal effects loop boost

    Grace Design introduce Rex & Roxi preamp pedals

    Acclaimed preamps available in pedal format

    Grace Design's latest offerings make their renowned microphone preamps available in pedal format, and include some useful features such as built-in EQ, boost and effects loop facilities.

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    Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel preamp EQ compressor Silk Red Blue transformer saturation channel strip

    Rupert Neve Designs unveil Newton Channel

    Latest channel strip features Red/Blue Silk saturation

    RND's latest channel strip is capable of delivering a clean, transparent and detailed sound, but also offers a range of saturation options thanks to the inclusion of their Red and Blue Silk circuits.

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    Black Lion Audio Auteur DT

    Microphone Preamplifier & DI

    There’s more to this desktop preamp than turning up your mic!

    Reviews Jun 2023
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    KIT Plugins BB N73

    Preamp & EQ Plug-in

    KIT’s latest collaboration with Blackbird Studio brings us their take on the Neve 1073.

    Reviews May 2023

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