Microphone Preamplifiers

Microphone preamplifiers amplify low-level microphone signals to line level for recording, processing and mixing. As the first active stage in the recording signal chain, preamp design plays a significant role in tonal character, gain structure and noise performance within professional studio environments.

This archive includes vintage microphone preamplifiers alongside modern hardware designs and recreations of classic circuits. From valve and transformer-balanced designs to discrete transistor and integrated circuit systems, studio preamps have shaped the sound of countless recordings across decades of analogue and digital production.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1985 /

Avalon Design VT 737sp Channel Strip

The Avalon Design VT-737sp is a high-end channel strip combining a Class A tube preamp, opto-compressor, and four-band sweepable EQ in one unit. Favoured in pro studios for its musicality and versatility, it’s ideal for vocals, instruments, and line-level processing.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1992 /

Drawmer 1960 Mic Pre/Compressor

Compression Type: FET

The Drawmer 1960 is a two-channel unit with each channel comprised of a completely natural sounding “soft knee” vacuum tube compressor and an extremely low noise microphone pre-amplifier with switchable 48-volt phantom power. Upon its release in 1993, it was THE mic pre to have!

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1993 /

Langevin Dual Mono Mic Preamp

The Langevin Dual Mono Mic Preamp is our refined version of the historic Langevin AM-4 console channel.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1993 /

D.W. Fearn VT-1 Microphone Preamplifier

In designing the D.W. Fearn VT-1 preamp, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness was permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and ’60s, the VT preamp is built on a heavy-gauge aluminium chassis, utilising point-to-point wiring.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1994 /

D.W. Fearn VT-2 Stereo Microphone Preamplifier

In designing the D.W. Fearn VT-2 preamp, no compromise in sonic quality, reliability, or ruggedness was permitted. Like the best tube equipment of the 1950s and ’60s, the VT preamp is built on a heavy-gauge aluminium chassis, utilising point-to-point wiring.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1998 /

dbx 786 Microphone Preamplifier

The craftsmanship of the dbx 786 precision microphone preamplifier is as stunning as the engineering is innovative.

Made In Canada

Released in 1998 /

dbx 586 Tube Preamplifier

Mic preamps have long been a part of dbx’s reputation as the leader in signal processing technology. In keeping with that proven tradition, dbx proudly enters the vacuum tube domain with the dbx 586 Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp.

Made In Canada

Released in 1998 /

dbx 576 Tube Preamplifier/Compressor

Compression Type: VCA

With innovative, state-of-the-art engineering, the dbx 576 Vacuum Tube Preamp/Compressor carries the dbx heritage into the vacuum tube arena.

Made In U.K.

Released in 1998 /

TL Audio 5051 Voice Processor

The TL Audio 5051 provides the perfect front end for any system by offering a combined preamp, compressor, equaliser and noise gate all in one easy-to-use package: now with an optional digital output.

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Made In U.K.

Released in 1998 /

TL Audio 5050 Tube Preamp & Compressor

The TL Audio 5050 came directly from user requests for a simple yet great sounding valve front end and boasts the winning combination of a mic/line/instrument preamp and mono compressor: making it the most cost-effective way of processing your sources.

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Made In U.K.

Released in 1998 /

TL Audio 5001 Mic Preamp

The TL Audio 5001 preamp offers four top quality valve mic preamps in a single 2U package, and now boasts extra features including a discrete mic preamp stage, 30dB pad, instrument DI inputs, improved metering and optional 24-bit digital output.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1999 /

Summit Audio MPE-200 Element 78 Microphone Preamplifier

The Summit Audio MPE-200 Element 78 is a stereo digitally controlled analogue microphone preamplifier and four band parametric equaliser designed by Mr Rupert Neve, combining Class A discrete circuitry, transformer coupling, 25 user memories and MIDI control within a 2U rack format.