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Samson MDA1 Mono Active Direct Box

SKU: SAMDA1MFR: SAMDA1

Active direct box ensures pristine signal clarity.
Low noise design maintains high audio fidelity.
Phantom power & 9V battery offer versatile use.
XLR output provides balanced, pro-grade connection.
Ground lift switch eliminates unwanted hum noise.

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Shure MX400SMP Microflex Surface Mount Preamplifier

SKU: SHMX400SMPMFR: MX400SMP

Shure Preamplifier: Pristine sound quality assured.
Low noise preamp: Ensures clean audio recordings.
Surface mount preamp: Discreet, professional design.
Gooseneck microphone preamp: Optimized connectivity.
Specialty Preamplifier: Superior gain range control.

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Mackie MDB-2P Passive Stereo Direct Box With 20' Heavy Duty XLR Microphone Cable

SKU: MAMDB2PAMFR: MDB-2P A

Mackie MDB-2P: Pristine audio, low noise.
Passive DI box: High impedance matching.
Stereo direct box: Broad 20Hz-20kHz frequency.
Heavy-duty build: Durable steel chassis design.
Balanced XLR outputs: Superior sound quality.

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Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 Active 2-Channel DI-Box/Splitter, w/25' XLR Mic Cable

SKU: BEDI20KMFR: 000-17600-00010 K

Active DI box ensures pristine audio quality.
Achieve versatile input flexibility for studio needs.
Dual-channel design provides expansive connectivity.
Ground lift eliminates unwanted hum and noise.
Robust direct box construction guarantees durability.

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Whirlwind podDI Singe Output Direct Box

SKU: WWPODDIMFR: PODDI

podDI: Pristine audio, 20Hz-20kHz frequency response.
XLR direct box: Balanced output for low noise signal.
Passive DI box: Ensures durable, reliable performance.
Stereo direct box: Dual RCA & 1/8" TRS connectivity.
Hum eliminator: Ground lift switch reduces unwanted noise.

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Whirlwind EDB1 Single Channel Economy Direct Box

SKU: WWEDB1MFR: EDB1

EDB1 Direct Box: Pristine audio, low noise floor.
Studio-Grade DI Box: Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response.
Passive DI: High-quality sound, no power needed.
Instrument DI: Converts unbalanced to balanced signals.
Whirlwind DI Box: Rugged metal build for durability.

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Manley Labs CORE Tube Reference Channel Strip

SKU: MLMCOREMFR: MCORE

Manley Labs CORE: Pristine tube preamp sound.
Low Noise: Ensures clean, professional recordings.
Versatile EQ: Shape your sound with precision.
Wide Gain Range: Optimizes any microphone signal.
Robust Build: Reliable channel strip for studio use.

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Rolls MP13 Mini Microphone Preamp, Single Gain Control

SKU: ROLMP13MFR: MP13

Low-noise microphone preamp ensures pristine audio.
XLR & 1/4" inputs offer versatile connectivity.
Achieve optimal sound with a wide 50 dB gain range.
Compact preamp delivers studio-quality performance.
Single-channel preamp design for focused sound control.

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Art Pro Audio Tube MP Project Series Professional Microphone & Tube Preamplifier

SKU: APATMPPSMFR: T MP PROJECT S

Premium tube preamp delivers exceptional sound.
Low noise design ensures clean recordings always.
Wide gain range for versatile microphone options.
Input impedance switch optimizes mic performance.
Durable build quality for reliable studio use.

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Whirlwind pcDI Stereo Direct Box with RCA and 1/8" Mini Unbalanced Inputs

SKU: WWPCDIMFR: PCDI

pcDI Stereo Direct Box: Pristine audio quality.
RCA & 1/8" Inputs: Versatile preamp connectivity.
Passive DI Box: Low noise, transformer isolation.
Balanced XLR Outputs: Professional studio recording.
Hi-Z to Lo-Z: Optimal signal conversion ensured.

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BSS AR-133 Active DI Box

SKU: BSSAR133MFR: AR-133

Active DI box ensures optimal sound quality.
Wide gain range accommodates various instruments.
Low noise design delivers pristine audio clarity.
Robust DI box built for lasting durability.
Impedance matching for balanced signal transfer.

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Art Pro Audio AV Direct Audio Video Direct Box

SKU: APAAVDIBOXMFR: AVDIBOX

Pristine audio: Low noise direct box ensures clarity.
Versatile DI box: Adapts to various audio sources.
Robust build: Ensures lasting reliability for studio use.
Wide gain range: Optimizes signal for best performance.
Impedance options: Matches source for optimal sound.

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Art Pro Audio Dual RDB Dual Reamping Direct Box

SKU: APADUALRDBMFR: DUALRDB

Dual channel direct box for stereo applications.
Achieve optimal sound quality with low noise design.
Balanced XLR & TRS inputs ensure impedance matching.
Rugged build quality for reliable studio recording.
Wide frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB).

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On-Stage DB2050 Active Multi-Media DI Box

SKU: OSTDB2050MFR: 12554

Active DI box ensures pristine sound quality.
Low noise direct box for clear audio signals.
Versatile DI box: 1/4", RCA, & 1/8" inputs.
Durable, all-metal build for studio & stage.
Active circuitry provides optimal gain range.

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Art Pro Audio VoiceChannel Tube Channel Strip with Digital Connectivity

SKU: APAVOICECHMFR: VOICECHANNEL

Pristine sound quality with low noise preamp design.
Wide gain range: 0dB to +60dB for versatile use.
Comprehensive impedance control for optimal tone.
Flexible connectivity: XLR, Fiber Optic, and 1/4".
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Lindell Audio 77X-500 FET Style Stereo Compressor

SKU: LN77XMFR: 77X

Achieve superior sound quality with low noise.
Precise gain control for optimal audio levels.
Variable impedance control ensures signal clarity.
Exceptional build quality ensures lasting reliability.
Versatile connectivity within 500 series racks.

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Whirlwind IMP 2 Passive Single Channel Direct Box for PA or Studio

SKU: WWIM2MFR: IM2

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Studio-grade direct box ensures pristine sound.
Low noise direct box for clear, accurate audio.
Passive DI box offers exceptional durability.
Versatile direct box for stage or studio use.
High-quality direct box with wide frequency response.

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Whirlwind IMP 2 Passive Single Channel Direct Box for PA/Studio W/20' Mic Cable

SKU: WWIM2AMFR: IM2 A

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IMP 2: Studio-grade direct box ensures low noise.
Passive DI box: Pristine sound quality, wide 20Hz-20kHz.
Matches impedance: Optimal signal from instrument to mixer.
Durable DI box: Built for stage, studio, and touring use.
Connects unbalanced to balanced: XLR & 1/4" connectivity.

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What Are Channel Strips and Preamps Used For?

Audio channel strips and preamps are both important components in sound engineering. They prepare an audio signal from a source, like an instrument or a microphone, for recording or live broadcasting.

Channel Strips

Channel strips are arranged in either a vertical or horizontal format with the audio signal flowing from one end to the other. The signal passes from a source input like an XLR jack through a series of controls including, gain, equalizer, high pass filters, effects knobs, pan knobs, mute controls, and a fader knob before culminating in an output port.

By adjusting each of these knobs and controls, you can fine-tune the signal as it passes through the channel strip to achieve your preferred sound.

Preamps

A preamp is a component that takes a line-level sound signal and boosts it. Once you boost it, you can send the signal on for more processing in the channel strip or directly transmit it to an amplifier.

Audio channel strips traditionally include a preamp component, but preamps and channel strips aren’t the same thing.

Number of Channels

Channel mixers come in a few different sizes depending on how many separate signals you need to work with. Mono or single channel strips can only accept one signal, so they’re commonly used for a microphone or single instrument input.

If you want to adjust multiple input signals, you can either use several single channel strips installed in a rack, or select an audio channel strip containing multiple channel inputs. The more channels you have, the more individual signals you can adjust and control.

Quality is Crucial for Channel Strips and Preamps

Whether you do most of your audio engineering digitally or you prefer to work analog, it’s important to choose the highest quality components possible. By selecting professional-grade gear from brands like Behringer, Whirlwind, and Millennia, you can avoid interference, hums, and signal loss in your next piece of audio.