Channel Strips & Preamps
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Focusrite ISA One Single Channel Microphone Preamplifier
- Focusrite ISA One: Renowned Microphone Preamplifier.
- Low Noise: EIN -126dB for pristine audio recording.
- Variable Input Impedance: Optimize mic performance.
- Wide Gain Range: 0dB to 60dB for versatile use.
- Balanced XLR Output: Ensures high-quality connectivity.
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Black Lion Audio B12A Quad 4-Channel Preamp with Mic and DI Inputs, 1 RU
- 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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Art Pro Audio Pro Channel II 1-Channel Class A Tube Microphone Preamplifier
- Class A tube preamp ensures superior sound quality.
- Variable input impedance optimizes mic performance.
- Wide 70dB gain range for versatile mic options.
- Low noise design captures pristine audio signals.
- Optical compressor enhances dynamic control range.
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Millennia HV-3D-8 Eight Channel Microphone Preamplifier
- Pristine sound: Ultra-low noise microphone preamp.
- Exceptional gain range: 8.5dB to 65dB for versatile use.
- High input impedance ensures optimal mic performance.
- Superior build quality: Durable for studio reliability.
- Clean audio: <.001% THD+N for transparent recordings.
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Manley Labs Force 4-Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier
- Pristine sound with tube microphone preamplifier.
- Low noise: EIN -129dB ensures clean recordings.
- Wide gain range: 40-60dB for versatile use.
- Input impedance: 1250 Ohms via XLR input.
- Robust build: Manley Labs quality, 5-year warranty.
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Art Pro Audio VoiceChannel Tube Channel Strip with Digital Connectivity
- 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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Manley Labs CORE Tube Reference Channel Strip
- Manley Labs CORE: Pristine tube preamp sound.
- Low Noise: Ensures clean, professional recordings.
- Versatile EQ: Shape your sound with precision.
- Wide Gain Range: Optimizes any microphone signal.
- Robust Build: Reliable channel strip for studio use.
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Heritage Audio API VPR 500 Series 1073/500 Microphone Preamplifier Module
- Classic 1073 sound: Premium microphone preamplifier.
- Low noise design: Pristine audio signal clarity assured.
- Versatile gain range: Precise control for any microphone.
- Transformer balanced I/O: Superior connectivity options.
- Robust build quality: Ensures lasting studio reliability.
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Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip
- Vintage UA 6176: Classic tube preamp sound.
- Premium channel strip: Pristine audio quality.
- Versatile preamp: Line, Hi-Z, and mic inputs.
- Adjustable 1176-style limiting amplifier.
- Low noise: >90dB S/N ratio for clean recordings.
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Whirlwind DIRECT2 Passive 2-Channel Direct Box
- 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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RME 12Mic 19" 1RU 12-CH Digitally Controlled Mic Preamp w/ Integrated AVB & MADI
- Pristine audio with low noise microphone preamps.
- Wide 75 dB gain range for versatile recording.
- Precise +48V phantom power on each XLR input.
- Comprehensive connectivity: AVB, MADI, ADAT I/O.
- Digitally controlled for accurate preamp settings.
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Samson Mono Passive Isolation Box
- 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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Whirlwind pcDI Stereo Direct Box with RCA and 1/8" Mini Inputs With Cables
- pcDI Direct Box: Low noise, high quality audio.
- Stereo DI Box: Converts unbalanced to balanced.
- Whirlwind DI: Optimal impedance options provided.
- Passive DI: Eliminates hum for clear sound.
- Direct Box: Broad 20Hz-20kHz frequency response.
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Rubert Neve Designs RNDI-S Stereo Active Transformer Direct Interface
- Stereo active DI box for pristine sound.
- Transformer DI ensures low noise, high clarity.
- Versatile DI for instruments & line-level sources.
- Rugged build quality ensures lasting reliability.
- XLR connectivity for balanced studio integration.
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Whirlwind podDI Singe Output Direct Box
- 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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Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-M Active Transformer Direct Interface
- 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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Rolls DB24 Stereo Direct Interface with Dual Channel
- 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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dbx 286s Mic Preamp/Channel Strip Processor
- Pristine sound quality with low noise DBX preamp.
- Adjustable gain range: 0dB to +60dB for optimal levels.
- Versatile input impedance for mic and line sources.
- Comprehensive connectivity: balanced and unbalanced I/O.
- Rugged build quality ensures lasting reliability.
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Whirlwind pcDI Stereo Direct Box with RCA and 1/8" Mini Unbalanced Inputs
- 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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Miktek DI-2 2-Channel Active Direct Box
- 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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Lindell Audio EVO-6 Discrete Microphone Preamp
- Exceptional sound quality; low noise preamp design.
- Achieve up to 70dB of gain for optimal performance.
- Sculpt sound with versatile 2-step EQ options.
- Preamplifier offers 60Hz/100Hz low frequency boost.
- Enhance highs with 4kHz/8kHz/16kHz high boost EQ.
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Warm Audio WA273-EQ Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer
- Dual-Channel Mic Preamp: Authentic 1073 Style EQ.
- Low Noise Preamplifier: Pristine Sound Quality Ensured.
- Extensive Gain Range: Capture Every Nuance Precisely.
- Versatile Impedance Control: Optimize Mic Performance.
- Robust Build Quality: Reliable Studio Preamplifier.
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Neumann Digital Microphone Computer Interface for Solution D D 01 and KM D
- Eight channels of pristine Neumann preamp sound.
- Digital mic interface with AES/EBU connectivity.
- Remote gain control via USB for streamlined workflow.
- Low noise preamplifier ensures clean recordings.
- Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz for high fidelity.
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Whirlwind Multisplitter Rack-mountable 4-Channel 1x2 Microphone Signal Splitter
- Pristine audio: Low-noise microphone preamplifier.
- Four channels: Split mic signals with ease.
- Rack-mountable: Integrate into your studio setup.
- Wide frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/-1dB).
- Durable build: Reliable Whirlwind quality.
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Behringer MIC300 Audiophile Vacuum Tube Preamplifier with Limiter
- 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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Even if you do most of your audio mixing and recording in a digital audio workstation (DAW), you still need to invest in select audio components like channel strips and preamps.
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.
Inputs
XLR is among the most commonly used audio inputs, but you can also choose a channel strip with ¼-inch, ?-inch, ethernet, RCA, or other input ports.
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.