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Lindell Audio WL-3 500 Series 3-Channel Strip with 3-Band Equalizer

SKU: LNWL3MFR: WL3

Pristine sound with low noise microphone preamp.
Sculpt sound with a precise 3-band equalizer.
Achieve optimal gain range with 65dB of power.
Integrate easily with 500 series power chassis.
Phantom power ensures compatibility with mics.

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Behringer Ultra-DI DI600P High-Performance Passive DI-Box

SKU: BEDI600PMFR: 0811-AAC86-000

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Ensures pristine sound quality, low noise DI box.
High-performance passive DI box for instruments.
Converts unbalanced to balanced signals easily.
Features a ground lift switch for hum reduction.
Rugged build quality for stage and studio use.

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Radial Engineering ProD8 8-Channel Rackmount Passive Direct Box

SKU: RAR8001120MFR: R800 1120

ProD8: Pristine audio quality, low noise floor.
8-Channel Direct Box: Supreme versatility for stage.
Passive DI Box: Durable, 14-gauge steel construction.
Rackmount DI: Ensures ease of use, organized setup.
Radial Engineering: Top value, exceptional performance.

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Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

SKU: FRSCROCTOPREMFR: AMS-SCARLETT-OCTOPRE

Pristine sound with Focusrite mic preamps.
Expansive 50dB gain range for optimal levels.
Low noise floor ensures clean recordings.
Seamless connectivity via ADAT interface.
Studio-grade preamp for professional audio.

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Heritage Audio RACK 2 for 80 Series Modules

SKU: HARACK2MFR: HARACK2

80 Series Module Rack: Pristine audio quality.
Low noise preamp ensures clean recordings always.
Expand your sound: Two module slots available now.
Solid State preamp: Dependable, quality build.
Studio-grade preamp: Optimize gain range easily.

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Whirlwind ISOPOD2 Passive Stereo Direct Box

SKU: WWISOPOD2MFR: ISOPOD2

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Low-noise direct box ensures pristine sound quality.
Stereo/Mono switch offers versatile audio routing.
Passive DI box eliminates need for external power.
XLR outputs provide balanced, pro-grade connectivity.
Ground lift switch reduces hum for cleaner audio.

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Miktek DI-2 2-Channel Active Direct Box

SKU: MIKDI2MFR: DI2

Dual-channel active DI box ensures pristine sound.
Low noise: -100dBu for clean, professional recording.
Versatile DI box: Ideal for guitar, bass, keyboards.
Rugged build: Ensures lasting reliability on stage.
Wide gain range: Optimizes signal for any instrument.

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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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Heritage Audio RAM System 500 Series Monitoring Module

SKU: HARAMSYST500MFR: RAM SYSTEM 500

Pristine audio: Low noise for critical monitoring.
Precise gain range ensures optimal signal control.
High input impedance maintains signal integrity.
Seamless connectivity for versatile integration.
Robust build quality guarantees lasting reliability.

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Art Pro Audio PDB4 4-Ch Passive Direct Box

SKU: APAPDB4MFR: PDB4

Pristine audio: Low noise direct box ensures clarity.
Versatile direct box: Perfect for stage and studio.
Rugged build: All-steel chassis for lasting durability.
Wide gain range: Switchable attenuation (0dB to -40dB).
Impedance options: Matches various audio sources easily.

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Warm Audio WA273 Dual Channel British Mic Pre

SKU: WA273MFR: WA273

Dual channel mic pre: authentic British tone.
Premium input impedance ensures optimal clarity.
Low noise design captures pristine audio signal.
Extensive gain range for versatile recording use.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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Whirlwind Director PA Direct Box with 30dB Pad & High Cut Filter Switches

SKU: WWDIRMFR: DIR

Whirlwind Director: Studio-grade, low noise direct box.
PA direct box: Pristine sound quality, wide frequency response.
Versatile DI box: Perfect impedance options for any source.
Built tough: Whirlwind DI, durable for stage or studio.
Essential direct box: Handles high gain instruments easily.

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Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-M Active Transformer Direct Interface

SKU: RNDRNDIMMFR: RNDI-M

Exceptional sound quality with low noise floor.
Active DI box ensures optimal impedance matching.
Transformer DI provides superior audio versatility.
High gain range captures every sonic nuance.
Rugged build quality for lasting studio reliability.

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Black Lion Audio B12A Quad 4-Channel Preamp with Mic and DI Inputs, 1 RU

SKU: BLB12AQUADMFR: B12AQUAD

B12A Quad: Pristine sound with low noise circuitry.
Four channels of high-gain microphone preamplifiers.
DI inputs offer impedance matching for instruments.
XLR & 1/4" connectivity ensures versatile setup.
Robust build quality in a space-saving 1 RU design.

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Heritage Audio BritStrip 73-Style Ch Strip with EQ and Diode Bridge Compressor

SKU: HABRITSTRIPMFR: BRITSTRIP

Studio-quality preamplifier with 80dB gain
Versatile input options: XLR, 1/4", DI
Durable construction for reliable studio use
Precise gain control for optimal signal
Premium sound quality with low distortion

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Focusrite ISA ADN2 2-Channel A-D Card for ISA One

SKU: FRAMSADN2MFR: AMS-ISA-ADN2

Pristine A-D Conversion: Elevate your audio.
Dual Channel Card: Seamless integration, pro sound.
High Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz for clarity.
Low THD+N: Capture clean, uncolored audio.
Wide Dynamic Range: 121dB for nuanced sound.

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Behringer Ultra-DI Pro DI800 8-Channel Professional Mains/Phantom Powered DI-Box

SKU: BEDI800V2MFR: 0809-AAM86-US1

Pro DI800: Pristine audio with low noise circuitry.
8-Channel DI-Box: Versatile impedance matching.
Balanced XLR outputs ensure optimal signal clarity.
Wide 10 Hz-50 kHz frequency range for studio use.
Rugged DI-Box: Durable build for reliable performance.

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DBX 560A Compressor/Limiter

SKU: DBX560AMFR: DBX560A

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Exceptional sound quality with low noise operation.
Precise compressor threshold range: -40dBu to +20dBu.
Variable compressor ratio: 1:1 to Infinity:1 control.
OverEasy or Hard Knee compression selectable options.
Balanced input/output for superior connectivity.

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Klark Teknik DN100 V2 1-Channel Active Direct Box with Extended Dynamic Range

SKU: KTDN100V2MFR: 0809-AAR86-001

DN100 V2 Direct Box: Pristine sound quality.
Active DI Box: Extended dynamic range ensures clarity.
Low Noise DI: Eliminates unwanted signal interference.
Versatile DI: Handles balanced/unbalanced signals.
Robust DI: Built for stage & studio applications.

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Ampeg SGT-DI Preamp and DI Pedal

SKU: AM990404105MFR: 99-040-4105

Ampeg SGT-DI: Studio-grade preamp for pristine sound.
Low Noise: Ensures clean, professional audio recordings.
Wide Gain Range: Offers versatile tone shaping options.
Impedance Matching: Optimizes signal transfer flawlessly.
Robust Build: Durable design for reliable performance.

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Golden Age Project COMP-554 1-Ch Vintage Style Tube Compressor for 500 Format

SKU: GACOMP554MFR: COMP554

Vintage tube compressor enriches sound quality.
Achieve optimal gain range with discrete signal path.
Balanced transformer I/O ensures low noise audio.
Precise impedance matching for pristine recordings.
500 series module offers seamless connectivity.

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Behringer Ultra-DI PRO DI4000 Professional 4-Channel Active DI-Box

SKU: BEDI4000MFR: 0809-AAN86-US1

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Pro DI4000: Pristine audio with low noise design.
Active DI box ensures optimal signal connectivity.
Versatile 4-channel DI for studio, stage use.
Wide gain range accommodates any instrument.
Rugged build quality for reliable, lasting use.

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Rubert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface

SKU: RNDRNDIMFR: RNDI

Active DI box: Pristine audio with low noise.
Transformer DI: Renowned Rupert Neve sound.
High impedance input: Optimizes instrument tone.
+48V Phantom power: Ready for any studio setup.
Balanced XLR output: Ensures signal integrity.

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Behringer Ultragain Pro MIC2200 V2 2-Ch Audiophile Tube Mic/Line Preamplifier

SKU: BEMIC2200V2MFR: 0838-AAS86-US1

Audiophile Tube Preamp: Warm, rich sound quality.
Low Noise Design: Pristine audio, minimal interference.
Wide Gain Range: Versatile for any microphone type.
Impedance Control: Optimized signal connectivity.
Robust Build: Durable preamp for studio/stage use.

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Lindell Audio 6X-500VIN 1 Channel Transformer Coupled Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: LN6X500VINMFR: 6X-500VIN

Premium microphone preamp ensures low noise.
Transformer coupled for superior sound quality.
Pultec-style EQ enhances sonic shaping options.
Offers versatile impedance matching capability.
Wide gain range accommodates diverse sources.

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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.