Vintage Digital

Microphone Preamplifiers

Classic Recording Studio Equipment

In recording studios, microphone preamplifiers (or preamps) are essential tools used to boost the low-level signal from microphones before it is sent to a mixer or recording device. The preamp is the first device in the signal chain, and its primary function is to amplify the microphone’s signal to a usable level without adding too much noise or distortion. A good preamp will provide clean gain, clarity, and warmth to the recorded signal.

In addition to amplifying the signal, preamps also provide other features that are crucial for recording. Many preamps offer phantom power, which is used to power condenser microphones, and they may also have high-pass filters to remove low-frequency rumble and other unwanted noise. Some preamps also provide a selection of input impedance options, which can affect the way the microphone responds to certain frequencies, resulting in different tonal qualities. Preamps can be solid-state or tube-based, each with their unique sound and characteristics. Overall, preamps are critical tools in the recording process, and choosing the right preamp for a particular recording can greatly impact the final sound quality of the recorded track.

The Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet Mk2 is a popular analog hardware processor designed to add warmth and character to audio recordings with new features and improved internal circuitry.
The Louder Than Liftoff Chroma+ is a high-end preamp and tone-shaping tool designed to add warmth, color, and character to audio recordings.
The H2 Audio 2128 Helios Mic Preamplifier is the mic preamp circuit from the 0011 in a 500 Series package.
The Rupert Neve 5025 Dual Shelford Microphone Preamplifier offers two channels of the finest microphone preamplification in the world.
Maag Audio’s newest creation is the Maag Audio PreQ2™ dual mic preamp with eq, a complete analog system for either recording or mixing housed in a 1u standalone unit. It comes with Cliff Maag’s venerable air band® shelving equalizer first introduced in 1993 with his NTI EQ3 equalizer.
The H2 Audio Helios 0011/Stereo transforms the classic 0011 channel into something extraordinary with its 19″ rack-mount format production module.
The Gainlab Audio Bishop Channel Strip surpasses typical high-quality channel strips with its exceptional features. At its core lies a microphone preamp that utilizes three vacuum tubes, all integrated into an all-tube design.
H2 Audio could not be more excited about the release of the new H2 Audio Helios Channel.
The Warm Audio WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of the vintage tape machine tube preamp that started the birth of rock ‘n’ roll known for pure analog warmth, delivering an impressive 300v of raw power & 90dB of tube gain.
The Warm Audio WA-2MPX is an authentic reproduction of the vintage tape machine tube preamp that started the birth of rock ‘n’ roll known for pure analog warmth, delivering an impressive 300v of raw power & 90dB of tube gain.
The SPL Channel One Mk3 Channel Strip is the perfect front-end for the modern producer. For over 20 years, Channel One has been a synonym for a high-quality and extremely musical recording and mixing channel strip.
The SPL Track One Mk3 Channel Strip is a compact unit with a plethora of features including a microphone preamplifier, de-esser, , compressor/limiter and equaliser.
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