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Behringer 73 Legendary Microphone Preamplifier w/Custom-Built Midas Transformers

SKU: BEH0838AAY86MFR: 0838-AAY86-001

Superior Sound Quality with Midas Transformers.
Precision Gain Control for optimal audio input.
Flexible Input/Output Options (XLR, 1/4" TRS).
Integrated +48V Phantom Power for microphones.
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Art Pro Audio Tube MP/C Professional Tube PreAmp/Opto Compressor-Limiter/DI

SKU: APATUBEMPCMFR: TUBEMP/C

Pristine sound: Low noise tube preamp design.
Wide gain range: Achieve optimal signal levels.
Versatile connectivity: XLR & 1/4" inputs/outputs.
Premium build: Durable aluminum chassis ensures longevity.
Opto compressor-limiter: Dynamic control included.

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Sescom Wraith Professional Active 22dB XLR Inline Mic Booster

SKU: SESWRAITHMFR: SES-WRAITH

Sescom Wraith: 22dB XLR mic booster for clarity.
Achieve pristine audio with this active booster.
Enhance microphone performance; minimize noise.
Reliable Sescom build ensures lasting quality.
Professional inline preamp; consistent sound gain.

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Focusrite ISA 828 MkII 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: FRAMS828MKIIMFR: AMS-ISA-828-MKII

Pristine Focusrite preamp: low noise, high gain.
Classic ISA sound: Renowned microphone preamplifiers.
Versatile connectivity: XLR, 1/4" inputs & inserts.
Precise gain control: Dial in the perfect sound.
Exceptional build quality: Built for lasting studio use.

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Midas 500 Series 502 Modular Microphone Preamplifier with Classic XL4 Filters

SKU: MI502MFR: 0838-ABA86-001

Pristine sound quality; low noise Midas preamp.
Classic XL4 filters sculpt perfect audio tones.
Wide gain range: 0-60dB for versatile recording.
Precise impedance matching for optimal signal flow.
Robust build quality ensures lasting reliability.

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Lindell Audio 7X-500 Transformer Coupled FET Style Compressor/Limiter

SKU: LN7X500MFR: 7X-500

Transformer-coupled FET compressor/limiter.
Achieve superior sound quality with low noise.
Versatile 3-step attack and release settings.
Precise ratio control: 4:1, 12:1, and 100:1.
High-pass sidechain filter at 100Hz or 300Hz.

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SE Electronics DM2 Dynamite Ultra-High Active Inline Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: SEDM2MICPREMFR: DM2-MIC-PRE-U

Ultra-High Gain: 15/30 dB for optimal mic preamp.
Low Noise: Crystal-clear audio, 1 microV at 15 dB gain.
Wide Frequency Range: 10 Hz - 120 kHz mic preamplifier.
XLR Connectivity: Seamless integration with audio gear.
Durable Build: Robust design for studio and stage.

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Rolls RP533 Bellari Studio Tube Multi-Processor

SKU: ROLRP533MFR: RP533

Studio Tube Preamp: Warm, rich sound quality.
Low Noise: Ensures pristine audio recordings.
Balanced XLR: Professional connectivity options.
Wide Gain Range: Optimizes signal for any mic.
Durable Build: Reliable studio preamp design.

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Whirlwind DIRECT2 Passive 2-Channel Direct Box

SKU: WWDIRECT2MFR: DIRECT2

DIRECT2: Ensures pristine signal clarity, low noise.
Whirlwind DI Box: Impedance matching for optimal sound.
Passive DI: Eliminates hum with ground lift feature.
Dual-Channel DI: Handles stereo sources effectively.
Studio-Grade DI: High gain, balanced XLR outputs.

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Miktek DI-1 Active Direct Box

SKU: MIKDI1MFR: DI1

Miktek DI-1: Pristine sound quality, low noise floor.
Active direct box ensures optimal signal transfer.
Versatile impedance options for guitar and amp.
Durable DI box with balanced XLR connectivity.
Wide frequency response: 5-35kHz, -3dB.

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dbx dB12 Active Direct Box

SKU: DBXDB12MFR: dB12

DBX dB12: Pristine audio, low noise performance.
Transformer isolated DI box; eliminates hum/buzz.
Active direct box ensures optimal signal transfer.
Broad 20Hz-20kHz frequency response (+/-3dB).
Switchable input pad: 0, 20, 40 dB attenuation.

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Rolls DB24 Stereo Direct Interface with Dual Channel

SKU: ROLDB24MFR: DB24

Dual-channel direct box: pristine sound quality.
Stereo direct interface with ground lift switches.
Passive DI box: versatile impedance options.
Balanced XLR outputs for low-noise recording.
Variable attenuators control gain range easily.

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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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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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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.