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Countryman Type 85 Direct Box

SKU: CODT85MFR: DT85

Countryman Type 85: Low-Noise Direct Box
Exceptional sound quality for studio & stage.
Versatile DI box: Ideal for instruments/speakers.
High input impedance ensures optimal performance.
Active circuitry delivers balanced XLR output.

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Behringer TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC500USB Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

SKU: BEMIC500USBMFR: 0838-AAP86-US1

Audiophile Tube Preamp: Warm, vintage sound quality.
Low Noise Preamp: Pristine audio, exceptional clarity.
Wide Gain Range: Versatile for any microphone type.
Impedance Control: Optimizes mic/instrument matching.
USB Audio Interface: Seamless connectivity to DAW.

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Midas 500 Series LEGEND L6 Chassis with Rackmount Kit for 6 Modules

SKU: MIL6MFR: 0831-AAB86-US1

Legend L6: Pristine audio for studio preamps.
Low noise Midas preamp ensures clean recordings.
Versatile EQ options for precise sound shaping.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.
Wide gain range captures every nuance clearly.

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Mackie MDB-2P, Passive Stereo Direct Box

SKU: MAMDB2PMFR: MDB-2P

Mackie MDB-2P: Pristine audio, low noise.
Stereo direct box: Broad frequency response.
Passive DI box: High dynamic range ensured.
Dual DI: Versatile impedance options provided.
Robust build: Heavy-gauge steel chassis built.

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PreSonus TubePre V2 Mono Tube Preamp (1/3U)

SKU: PSTUBEPREV2MFR: 2777400103

Tube preamp delivers warm, classic sound.
Low noise design ensures pristine recordings.
Variable gain control for optimal signal level.
XLR & 1/4" connectivity for versatile use.
Impedance matching optimizes microphone signal.

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Mackie MDB-1A, Active Direct Box

SKU: MAMDB1AMFR: MDB-1A

Mackie Active Direct Box: Pristine sound quality.
Low noise DI box ensures clean audio signals.
Versatile DI: Perfect for stage and studio use.
Rugged build: Heavy-gauge steel chassis endures.
Simple to use: Features ground lift and pad.

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Midas 500 Series LEGEND L10 Rackmount Chassis with Audio Routing for 10 Modules

SKU: MIL10MFR: 0831-AAA86-US1

Legend L10: Pristine audio for studio preamps.
10-slot chassis: Versatile connectivity options.
Low noise: Ensures clean, professional recordings.
EQ options: Sculpt sound with precision control.
Robust build: Durable steel for lasting quality.

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Mackie MDB-1P Passive Direct Box

SKU: MAMDB1PMFR: MDB-1P

Mackie MDB-1P: Ensures optimal sound quality.
Low noise, passive DI box for pristine audio.
Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response for clarity.
Durable steel chassis ensures lasting reliability.
Balanced XLR output for superior connectivity.

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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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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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Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 Professional Active 2-Channel DI-Box/Splitter

SKU: BEDI20MFR: 0809-AAD86-001

Ultra-DI DI20: Pristine audio, low noise floor.
Active DI box: Ensures optimal signal integrity.
2-Channel DI: Versatile for stereo instrument input.
Broad gain range: Accommodates diverse signal levels.
DI box: Eliminates hum with impedance options.

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Behringer MIC300 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter

SKU: BEMIC300MFR: 0838-AAZ86-US1

Audiophile Tube Preamp: Exceptional sound quality.
Low Noise Preamp: Ensures clean, clear recordings.
Wide Gain Range: Versatile preamp for any microphone.
Impedance Control: Optimizes mic/preamp connectivity.
Robust Build Quality: Reliable tube preamp design.

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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 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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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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Behringer 1273 2-Channel Smart Microphone Preamplifier with 3-Band Equalizers

SKU: BE0838W86US1MFR: 0838-AAW86-US1

Pristine sound with low noise microphone preamp.
Wide gain range: -20 to 80dB for versatile use.
Precise impedance control for optimal signal.
Balanced XLR & TRS connectivity for pro setups.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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Focusrite ISA428 MkII 4-channel Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: FRISA428MK2MFR: AMS-ISA428MK2

Pristine sound quality: Low noise, high gain preamp.
Four channels of Focusrite's classic preamp design.
Variable impedance control tailors mic response.
Exceptional gain range for diverse recording needs.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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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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Hosa Technology Hosa DIB-443 Sidekick Passive Direct Box

SKU: HODIB443MFR: DIB-443

Passive direct box: Pristine sound quality.
Low noise direct box ensures clear audio signal.
DIB-443: Versatile direct box for any instrument.
Balanced XLR output for professional audio gear.
1/4" input: Accommodates various audio sources.

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Universal Audio SOLO/610 Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: UAS610DMFR: S610

Classic tube preamp: Warm, vintage sound quality.
Low noise design ensures pristine audio recordings.
61dB gain provides ample signal amplification.
Variable impedance control for optimal mic matching.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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dbx dB10 Passive Direct Box

SKU: DBXDB10MFR: dB10

DBX dB10: Pristine audio, low noise direct box.
Transformer isolated DI box ensures top sound quality.
Versatile impedance matching for any instrument.
Rugged build quality ensures lasting reliability.
Wide gain range accommodates diverse signal levels.

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Universal Audio LA-610 MkII Microphone Preamp & LA-2A-Style Compressor/Limiter

SKU: UALA610M2DMFR: LA610

UA LA-610 MkII: Pristine sound quality, low noise.
Vintage tube preamp: Rich, warm tone for recording.
Versatile gain range: Tailor input for any source.
Impedance control: Optimize mic/instrument response.
LA-2A style compressor: Smooth, musical dynamics.

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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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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".
Rugged build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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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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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.