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The Better Quality Mic Preamps

 

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Focusrite ISA220 Session Pack Microphone Preamp and Compressor
The ISA 220 Session Pack provides all you need to record your session with precision and Focusrite sonic performance. It features many of the original circuits of the flagship ISA 430 Producer Pack along with some new features of its own. It also features the same digital option as the ISA 430, providing you with a high-quality digital route direct from the 220 into your digital recording system.
 
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PreSonus ADL600 Anthony DeMaria Labs Microphone Preamp
The PreSonus ADL 600 is a high voltage Class A, two channel tube microphone preamplifier designed by world-renown tube circuit designer Anthony DeMaria. The ADL 600 is packed with six high-voltage vacuum tubes (three per channel), military-grade switched attenuators, analog VU and LED metering as well as instrument input, line input and selectable microphone input impedance. The ADL 600 utilizes extremely high voltage power rails (600V peak to peak) delivering 75dB of gain, over 30dB of headroom, and extremely wide frequency range of 5Hz to 80kHz within 0.5dB. The combination of Anthony DeMaria?s preamplifier design and PreSonus? state-of-the-art manufacturing process achieves a new standard in hand-made, high-voltage tube preamplifiers.

True Systems P-Solo Microphone Preamp
Unlike many other mic preamps where the lower-cost versions come at a big cost to the sound, the P-SOLO is, in every regard, a TRUE Systems microphone preamp, offering the ?high-end mic pre? quality at an affordable, entry-level price.
 

Avalon VT737SP Class A Mic Processor
The Avalon VT-737SP features a combination of TUBE preamplifiers, opto-compressor, sweep equalizer, output level, and VU metering in a 2U space.

 

 
 

From Front End Audio

Phoenix DRS2 

 

From Amazon

Grace Design Model 101 Microphone Preamplifier

Grace Design Model 101 Microphone Preamp
 

 

From Musician's Friend

Millennia HV-3D-8 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

Millennia HV-3D-8 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

The Millennia HV-3D-8 is a microphone preamplifier of superb sonic character, technical specification, and mechanical workmanship. It offers 8 double-balanced, extremely wide dynamic range stereo microphone preamplifiers intended for demanding acoustic recording. It combines precisely matched, discrete bipolar transistors with a laser trimmed, DC-coupled, FET-based output driver stage. Unlike standard mic preamplifiers, the HV-3D never unbalances or rebalances the original signal, thus maintaining the highest degree of signal integrity. Unlike preamps using vacuum tubes, IC function modules, and audio transformers (all of which can lend their own audio coloration) the Millennia HV-3D is precisely optimized to capture the subtlest detail of the music and ambience. With +23 dBu native input headroom, it requires no input pads, attenuators, or switch points as found on common textbook preamp designs - thus avoiding yet another source of sonic degradation. Moreover, with its +32 dBu output headroom, ultra-high dynamic stability and linearity are assured.


 
Mindprint DTC Dual-Tube Channel Mic Preamp

Mindprint DTC Dual-Tube Channel Mic Preamp

The Mindprint DTC Dual-Tube Channel Mic Preamp gives you 2 channels of boutique-quality microphone preamplification. The input transformers, designed in conjunction with renowned manufacturer Haute, provide high impedance that won't dampen high-frequency peaks. The resulting extended dynamic range yields crystalline audio quality that must be heard to be believed. Every kind of microphone will sound far better with the Mindprint DTC.An advanced 4-band parametric EQ processes in parallel, which means selectable frequencies are handled by each band concurrently for highest quality. Compressor/limiter uses tubes and optocouplers to deliver the ultimate in fresh, crisp sound. Special Adaptive Response circuit tracks signal amplitude and envelope, adjusting attack and release times immediately as necessary.The importance of good input Even in conventional high-end studios equipped with consoles for years it has been common practice to record critical signals using special microphone preamps. What s so special about these boutique preamps? They sport input transformers that are able to translate every sonic subtly captured by premium microphones. Both of the DTC s channels feature highest quality microphone input stages boasting specially designed transformers, developed in a joint effort with the renowned manufacturer Haufe. With this partner and his profound experience in the field a transformer model was...


 
Grace Design Model 201 2 Channel Mic Preamp

Grace Design Model 201 2 Channel Mic Preamp

Features a fully balanced, transformerless design, 24-position gold contact rotary-switch gain controls, 48-volt phantom power, 20dB attenuator, and phase reverse on each channel. Based on the same critically acclaimed circuitry as the Model 801. Durable chassis will last a lifetime. 1U rackmount.


 
Millennia HV-3C Stereo Microphone Preamplifier

Millennia HV-3C Stereo Microphone Preamplifier

The HV-3C Stereo Microphone Preamplifier is an entirely double-balanced, extremely wide dynamic range stereo microphone preamplifier intended for demanding audio recording. It combines precisely matched, discrete bipolar transistors with a laser trimmed DC coupled FET-based output driver stage. Unlike standard mic preamplifiers, the HV-3C never unbalances or rebalances the original signal, thus maintaining the highest degree of signal integrity. Unlike preamps using vacuum tubes, IC function modules, and audio transformers (all of which can lend their own audio coloration) the Millennia HV-3C is precisely optimized to capture the subtlest detail of the music and ambience. With +23 dBu native input headroom, it requires no input pads, attenuators, or switch points as found on common textbook preamp designs - thus avoiding yet another source of sonic degradation. Moreover, with its +32 dBu output headroom, ultra-high dynamic stability and linearity are assured


 
George Massenburg Labs 2032 Mic Pre and Parametric EQ

George Massenburg Labs 2032 Mic Pre and Parametric EQ

The Model 2032 Microphone Preamplifier / Parametric Equalizer is a single-channel, multi-input device for high-resolution studio and remote applications. Incorporating the renowned 8300 preamplifier and reference-standard 8200 equalizer, the Model 2032 inherits over thirty years of GML engineering excellence. This transparent class-A discrete design with internal supply delivers reliability, musicality, and precision.


 


 

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