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Midas LEGEND L1B Single-Width Modular Blank Plate for L6 & L10 500 Chassis

SKU: MIL1BMFR: 0814-AAA86-000

Perfect fit: Midas 500 Series rackmount chassis.
Durable blank panel for studio preamps.
Protects open slots in your audio rack.
Maintains airflow, optimizes preamp cooling.
Single-width module: easy install, removal.

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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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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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Cloud Microphones CL-Z Single Channel Phantom Powered Mic Activator

SKU: CLZMFR: CL-Z

Cloudlifter CL-Z: Low noise, phantom powered preamp.
Variable impedance for optimal mic performance.
Enhance sound quality with pristine gain boost.
Perfect for studio & stage: Versatile activator.
Compact, rugged build quality ensures durability.

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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-4 Four Channel Rackmount Mic Activator

SKU: CL4RACKMFR: CL-4 RACK

Four channels of clean gain for dynamic mics.
Provides +25dB of ultra-clean, low-noise gain.
XLR connectivity ensures optimal signal flow.
Active circuitry delivers pristine sound quality.
Rackmount design for studio integration.

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Cloud Microphones CL-Zi Single Channel DI and Mic Activator, Variable Impedance

SKU: CLZIMFR: CL-ZI

Enhance sound quality with low-noise Cloudlifter CL-Zi.
Variable impedance optimizes mic/instrument DI signal.
Provides up to +25dB clean gain for XLR microphones.
Ideal for dynamic, ribbon, and tube microphones.
Sculpt tone with a built-in high-pass filter.

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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Single Channel Mic Activator

SKU: CL1MFR: CL-1

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Cloudlifter CL-1: Pristine, low-noise audio.
Mic activator provides a clean +25dB gain boost.
XLR connectivity ensures versatile studio use.
Enhance sound quality with this essential preamp.
Active circuitry guarantees optimal performance.

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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-2 Dual Channel Mic Activator

SKU: CL2MFR: CL-2

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Dual-channel preamp: Pristine sound quality.
Provides +25dB clean gain for dynamic mics.
Low noise design ensures clear recordings.
Ideal impedance matching for optimal signal.
Durable, road-ready design for lasting use.

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Samson Mono Passive Isolation Box

SKU: SASAMLI1MFR: SAMLI1

Achieve pristine sound with low noise DI box.
Broad 10Hz-75kHz frequency response for studio use.
Ensure optimal gain range with +0.2dB gain.
Robust build quality: 14-gauge steel chassis.
XLR & 1/4" connectivity for versatile setup.

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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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Golden Age Project PREQ-73 PREMIER 1-Ch Vintage Style Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: GAPREQ73PRERMFR: PREQ73PREMIER

Vintage preamp delivers warm, classic sound.
80 dB gain range for versatile recording needs.
Low noise design ensures pristine audio quality.
Switchable impedance optimizes mic performance.
3-band EQ shapes your sound with precision.

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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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Golden Age Project PRE-73 PREMIER 1-Ch Vintage Style Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: GAPRE73PREMRMFR: PRE73PREMIER

Vintage Style Microphone Preamplifier with low noise.
Achieve 80 dB Maximum Gain for studio recording.
Switchable Impedance ensures optimal sound quality.
Phantom Power (48V) for condenser microphones.
Balanced XLR & 1/4" Jack Analogue Outputs included.

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Golden Age Project PRE-73 DLX 1-Ch Vintage Style Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: GAPRE73DLXMFR: PRE73DLX

Vintage style preamp offers exceptional sound quality.
Low noise design ensures clean, pristine recordings.
Wide 80 dB gain range for versatile mic options.
Selectable impedance options optimize mic performance.
Robust build quality guarantees lasting reliability.

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Black Lion Audio B173 Quad 4-Channel Preamp with Mic and DI Inputs, 2 RU

SKU: BLB173QUADMFR: B173QUAD

Pristine sound quality: Low noise mic preamp.
Wide gain range: Up to +70dB for versatile use.
Input impedance: 200Ohms, ideal for microphones.
Flexible connectivity: XLR and 1/4" DI inputs.
Robust build quality: Reliable studio preamp.

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Heritage Audio Elite HA-73EQ Single-Channel 1RU Microphone Preamplifier with EQ

SKU: HAHA73EQMFR: HA73EQ

Classic 73-Style Microphone Preamplifier with EQ
Low Noise Design: Pristine Audio Signal Clarity
Versatile Gain Range: Tailor to Any Microphone
Variable Input Impedance for Optimal Sound
Robust Build Quality: Reliable Studio Performance

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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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Heritage Audio Elite Series HA-73 Single-Channel 1RU Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: HAHA73MFR: HA73

Elite HA-73: Pristine sound quality, low noise.
Classic preamp design with versatile gain range.
Multiple inputs: XLR, Line, and Hi-Z connectivity.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.
Adjustable input impedance for optimal performance.

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Heritage Audio Elite HA73EQX2 Dual Channel Full Rack Microphone Preamp with EQ

SKU: HAHA73EQX2MFR: HA73EQX2

Dual channel preamp: Pristine sound quality.
Classic EQ: Sculpt your tone with precision.
80dB+ Gain: Capture every nuance, minimize noise.
Low noise: Ensures clean, professional recordings.
Transformer balanced I/O: Superior connectivity.

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Heritage Audio Elite Series HA-73X2 Dual-Channel 1RU Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: HAHA73X2MFR: HA73X2

Dual-channel preamp: pristine sound quality.
Vintage preamp design: low noise performance.
Wide gain range: optimize any microphone signal.
Variable input impedance for tonal control.
+48V phantom power: supports condenser mics.

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Telefunken TDA-2 Dual Active FET Direct Box

SKU: TFTDA2MFR: SYTM-085

Dual channel direct box: Pristine audio quality.
Active FET DI box: Exceptionally low noise floor.
Custom OEP/Carnhill transformer: Superior build quality.
Wide 20 Hz - 70 kHz frequency range for versatility.
High input impedance ensures optimal gain range.

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Telefunken TDP-1 Mono Passive Direct Box

SKU: TFTDP1MFR: SYTM-082

Premium direct box: Custom-wound OEP/Carnhill transformer.
Low noise: 10 Hz - 70 kHz frequency response (+/-1 dB).
Versatile connectivity: 1/4" & XLR input/output jacks.
Exceptional sound quality: Handles >+18dBV maximum input.
Durable build: Robust, compact design (100x100x50mm).

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Telefunken TDA-1 Mono Active FET Direct Box

SKU: TFTDA1MFR: SYTM-084

Telefunken TDA-1: Achieve pristine sound quality.
Active FET DI Box: Ensures ultra-low noise levels.
Custom Transformer: Provides superior impedance options.
Ideal DI Box: Broad 20 Hz - 70 kHz frequency range.
Robust build: Telefunken DI for lasting reliability.

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Telefunken TDP-2 Dual Passive Direct Box

SKU: TFTDP2MFR: SYTM-083

Dual channel direct box for stereo audio signals.
Low noise, custom-wound OEP/Carnhill transformer.
Wide 10 Hz - 70 kHz frequency range ensures clarity.
High > 20KOhms input impedance for signal integrity.
Durable build quality for reliable studio use.

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Klark Teknik PRO DI ACTIVE DI 10A Box

SKU: KTDI10AMFR: 0809-AAO86-001

MIDAS Transformer ensures pristine sound quality.
Extended dynamic range captures every nuance.
Phantom/Battery operation offers versatile power.
Low noise design for clean, professional recordings.
Broad gain range accommodates diverse instruments.

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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.