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Pro Co Sound MS82 8 Channel 2 Way Rack Mount Microphone Splitter

SKU: PRMS82MFR: MS82

Pro Co Sound: Pristine audio microphone splitter.
Low noise: Ensures clean, clear signal transfer.
Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response for full sound.
Rack mountable: Integrate into studio setup easily.
Isolate hum: Ground lift switch reduces noise.

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Pro Co Sound MS3 Microphone Splitter

SKU: PRMS3MFR: MS3

Pro Co Sound MS3: Pristine audio splitter.
Low noise: Ensures clean signal transfer.
XLR connectors: For balanced audio connectivity.
Eliminate hum: Ground lift switch included.
Compact design: Durable, built for portability.

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Pro Co Sound MS82P 8 Channel 2 Way Rack Mount Mic Splitter

SKU: PRMS82PMFR: MS82P

Pro Co MS82P: Pristine audio, low noise design.
8 Channel Mic Splitter: Versatile connectivity options.
Rack Mount: Optimize studio recording workflow.
Transformer Isolated Output: Superior sound quality.
Eliminate hum: Ground lift switch for clean audio.

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Samson MD2 Pro Stereo Passive Direct Box

SKU: SAMD2PROMFR: SAMD2PRO

Pro Stereo Direct Box: Pristine sound quality.
Passive DI Box: Low noise, high headroom design.
Dual 1/4" Inputs: Versatile impedance options.
Balanced XLR Outputs: Ensures optimal signal flow.
10dB & -20dB Attenuation: Precise gain control.

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Focusrite ISA ADN8 8-Channel A-D Card for ISA 428/828 MkII

SKU: FRAMSADN8MFR: AMS-ISA-ADN8

Pristine A-D conversion for superior sound quality.
Low noise floor ensures clean, professional recordings.
Wide dynamic range captures every audio nuance.
Seamless Dante connectivity for modern workflows.
Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz for high fidelity.

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Pro Co Sound AV1A Audio-Visual Passive Interface Box

SKU: PRAV1AMFR: AV1A

Pro Co AV1A: Pristine sound quality, low noise.
Versatile direct box: Ideal for studio & stage.
Passive DI box: Ensures optimal impedance options.
Broad 20Hz-20kHz frequency response for clear audio.
Rugged build quality: Durable metal construction.

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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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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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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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Pro Co Sound MS83P 8 Channel 3 Way Rack Mount Mic Splitter

SKU: PRMS83PMFR: MS83P

Pro Co MS83P: Pristine audio signal splitter.
Low noise: Ensures clean, clear sound quality.
Rack mountable: Easy integration into studio setup.
Transformer isolated outputs eliminate ground loops.
Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response maintained.

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Pro Co Sound MS83 8 Channel 3 Way Rack Mount Microphone Splitter

SKU: PRMS83MFR: MS83

Pro Co MS83: Pristine audio, low noise splitter.
8 Channel Mic Splitter: Versatile connectivity options.
Rack Mount Design: Durable build for studio use.
Transformer Isolated Outputs: Eliminates ground loops.
Wide 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Response: Sound clarity.

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Pro Co Sound CB1 Standard Passive Direct Box with Ground Lift Switch

SKU: PRCB1MFR: CB1

Pro Co CB1: Ensures superior sound quality.
Low noise direct box: Preserves signal integrity.
Versatile DI box: Adapts to various instruments.
Durable build: Ensures lasting performance.
XLR connectivity: Offers balanced output option.

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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.

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