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 Switzerland

Released in 2002 /

Weiss ADC2 Digital Converter with Microphone Preamps

The Weiss ADC2 was designed for recording situations where there is no room for compromises. Every detail in its intricate circuitry serves to perfectly capture every nuance of the incoming audio and maintain the signal’s integrity all the way to your recording medium.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

Avalon Design U5 Instrument DI + Preamplifier

The Avalon Design U5 is a Pure Class A instrument DI and preamp, offering exceptional sound quality, versatile tone shaping, and robust connectivity options, all housed in a compact and durable chassis.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

GML Model 2020 Mic Pre/EQ/DRC Channel Strip

The GML Model 2020 is a the reference-quality combination of the legendary 8300 Mic Pre, a 4-band version of the 8200 Parametric EQ, and a complete 8900 Dynamic Range Controller.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2002 /

Universal Audio 2108 Dual Microphone Preamplifier

The Universal Audio 2108 is a two-channel, discrete, Class-A solid-state microphone preamplifier based on the legendary 1108 preamplifier from the early 1960s. Designed by Bill Putnam Sr. and introduced in 2002, the 2108 shares identical output amplifier circuits with the iconic 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, including its critical custom transformer, while adding a two-stage, multi-impedance design with a cascode FET input stage.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2002 /

Focusrite Octopre 8 Channel Micpre

With eight high-quality Focusrite channels, class A processing, built-in compressors/limiters, and a wide range of interface options, the Focusrite OctoPre is an ideal addition to any digital audio workstation. It simplifies multi-channel recording, making it perfect for capturing complex setups like drums and synths with exceptional clarity and flexibility.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2003 /

Manley SLAM Stereo Limiter & Microphone Preamplifier

Compression Type: FET, Optical

Two class A mic preamps & DI’s drive two ELOP and two fast FET “brick wall” limiters to tame any tone one can throw at it. The Manley Slam is jammed with tubes, transformers, technology, and tricks. Get it in and get it LOUD.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2003 /

Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip

Compression Type: FET

The Universal Audio 6176 Vintage Channel Strip is a classic tube microphone preamp and 1176LN compressor in a single unit.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2003 /

TL Audio 5052 Tube Processor

The TL Audio 5052 provides everything you would expect from a high quality ‘channel strip’ product, and then doubles it – making it the ideal system front end and the perfect stereo mixdown and mastering device.

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Made In China

Released in 2004 /

dbx 286A Microphone Preamplifier

The dbx 286A’s Mic Preamp and five processors can be used independently or in any combination.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2004 /

Crane Song Flamingo Microphone Preamplifier

The Crane Song Flamingo is a high quality two channel discrete class A microphone pre-amp. It can be operated as a musically transparent pre-amplifier but is capable of emulating vintage sounds as well as creating distinctive new ones.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2004 /

Universal Audio 8110 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

The Universal Audio 8110 is an eight-channel precision microphone preamplifier that forms part of the X110 series, alongside the four-channel 4110. Featuring DC-coupled, matched-FET, all-discrete Class-A circuitry with no capacitors in the signal path, the 8110 was designed for total transparency and crystal clear fidelity. The SHAPE control provides variable sonic character ranging from pristine modern clarity to vintage transformer saturation and soft limiting.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2004 /

Focusrite Liquid Channel Channel Strip

The Focusrite Liquid Channel is a 2U professional channel strip combining a variable analogue microphone preamp, Dynamic Convolution processing, 40 preamp emulations, 40 compressor emulations, digital EQ, software control and full recall. It was designed to bring classic analogue-style preamp and compressor behaviour into a flexible, expandable and session-recallable digital production workflow.