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 1999 /

Langevin Dual Vocal Combo Microphone Preamplifier

The Langevin Dual Vocal Combo is a 2-channel microphone preamplifier with 2 shelf equalisers plus 2 channels of electro-optical limiters.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1999 /

GML Model 8304 Transformerless Microphone Preamp

If you want to capture sound with stunning realism, clarity, and accuracy, you need a GML Model 8304 Transformerless Microphone Preamp.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1999 /

GML Model 8302 Transformerless Microphone Preamp

If you want to capture sound with stunning realism, clarity, and accuracy, you need a GML Model 8302 Transformerless Microphone Preamp.

Made In Denmark

Released in 1999 /

TC Electronic Gold Channel Microphone Preamplifier

The TC Electronic Gold Channel is a two-channel digitally enhanced microphone preamplifier with 24-bit conversion, flexible DSP processing, analogue and digital I/O, M/S processing, time alignment and full preset recall. It combined recording front-end duties with internal dynamics, equalisation and utility processing in a 1U rackmount format.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2000 /

Grace Design m101 Microphone Preamplifier

The Grace Design m101 is a high-fidelity single-channel microphone preamplifier with a transformerless design, delivering exceptional clarity and detail. It features a wide gain range, ribbon mic mode, universal power supply, and versatile connectivity. Built with a durable black anodised front panel and precise controls, it offers professional-grade performance for studio and live applications.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2000 /

Requisite OS1 Microphone Preamplifier MkII

The Requisite OS1 Microphone Preamplifier MkII is a high-end analogue preamp designed for professional audio recording and mixing applications.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2000 /

TL Audio PA-1 Tube Preamp

The TL Audio PA-1 Pentode Preamp is TL Audio’s top of the range preamp – producing a stunning sound from any source – and offers a significant improvement over the vast majority of console preamps in any price range.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2000 /

Avalon Design AD 2022 Microphone Preamplifier

The Avalon Design AD 2022 dual mono preamplifier extends Avalon’s Pure Class A design with enhanced control, transformer balanced inputs, and high headroom discrete circuitry.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2000 /

TL Audio VP-1 Tube Processor

The TL Audio VP-1 combines all the best elements of the PA-1 pentode preamp, C-1 compressor and EQ-2 parametric equaliser to create a truly flexible and spectacular sounding valve front end for any audio system.

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Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2001 /

Anthony DeMaria Labs ADL-600 Microphone Preamplifier

Released in 2001, the Anthony DeMaria Labs ADL-600 is a high-voltage, Class A valve microphone preamplifier delivering exceptional headroom, transparency, and musical transformer character with outstanding operational flexibility.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2001 /

Focusrite ISA 430 MkII Channel Strip

The Focusrite ISA 430 MkII is a high-end analogue channel strip that combines classic Focusrite designs with modern features, offering versatile routing and connectivity while maintaining the brand’s renowned sound quality.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2001 /

Universal Audio 2-610 Dual-Microphone Preamplifier

The Universal Audio 2-610 is a vacuum tube microphone preamplifier that faithfully recreates the microphone preamp section of Bill Putnam’s legendary 610 console from the 1950s. Featuring dual channels with identical circuitry and simplified EQ, the 2-610 was the first original analog design from the revitalised Universal Audio, combining vintage transformer and tube technology with modern reliability.