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If you are looking for 19" rackmount or 500-series Mic Preamps, or Preamplier plug-ins, Voice Channels and all manner of Channel Strips, you will find the Sound On Sound web articles collected here.

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    Phoenix Audio N-8

    Active DI & Line Amp

    Crammed with discrete electronics and boasting huge headroom, this box has rather more to offer than the average DI...

    Reviews Oct 2018
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    Q. My preamp’s phantom power is faulty — how do I track down the problem?

    Do you know where I can find a schematic for the TL Audio 5001 mic preamp?

    Sound Advice Sep 2018
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    Q. How is constant loudness maintained when balancing the Mid and Sides channels?

    I have a question regarding the Grace Design m201 mic preamp, and specifically its Mid-Sides matrix rotary switch, which...

    Sound Advice Sep 2018
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    Universal Audio OX

    Guitar Speaker Emulation System

    Don’t have a great-sounding room? Can’t turn your amp up to get the sounds you want? Want to turn down your speaker without sacrificing your tube amp’s tonality? Maybe this changes everything...

    Reviews Sep 2018
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    UAD 9.6 includes tube channel strip, Suhr Amp & Putnam's mics

    Four plug-ins included in latest Universal Audio update

    The latest update to the Universal Audio Powered Plug-in platform includes four new titles: the UA-developed...

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    Big Bear Audio MP1 & MP1+

    500-series ‘Colour’ Mic Preamps

    Not only do these preamps boast superb performance, they can also host one of the growing range of DIYRE Colour modules.

    Reviews Jul 2018
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    Summer NAMM 18: LaChapell Audio 500DT & 500CS

    We check out their 500-series dual-topology preamp and channel strip

    LaChapell Audio are perhaps best known for their boutique studio hardware, but with their new black series,...

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    JHS Pedals Pulp ‘N’ Peel 500

    500-series Channel Strip

    Although derived from their stompbox of the same name, JHS Pedals’ debut 500-series module isn’t just for guitarists!

    Reviews Jun 2018
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    Rupert Neve Designs 500-series

    Analogue Preamps & Processors

    We cast our eyes and ears over Mr Neve’s elegant contributions to the 500-series format.

    Reviews May 2018
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    Messe 2018: Elysia Skulpter 500

    Sound shaping preamp is “everything you’ll ever need in front of your DAW"

    Studio hardware makers Elysia continue their exploration of the 500-series format with Skulpter 500, their...

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    Lindell Audio WL-3 R

    500-series Channel Strip

    How did the 500-series’ first discrete, transformer-balanced full channel strip fare in our tests?

    Reviews Apr 2018
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    Q. How do I prevent my preamp overloading my audio interface?

    I purchased two Grace Design m201 mic preamps but I’m having trouble understanding how the m201 A‑D converter works...

    Sound Advice Apr 2018
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    LaChapell Audio 500TDI

    500-series Tube DI

    LaChapell Audio’s experience with tubes has enabled the company to develop its proprietary TrueTube technology...

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet

    Stereo Mic Preamp, EQ & Distortion Processor

    Intended as a means of adding ‘analogue mojo’, this device has been designed to integrate seamlessly into a DAW-based workflow.

    Reviews Mar 2018
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    Universal Audio introduce Helios Type 69 Preamp/EQ

    Channel strip from revered Olympic Studios desk modelled

    Universal Audio have released UAD Software version 9.5 and, with it, three new plug-ins for their UAD-2 plug-...

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    Dizengoff Audio D4

    Microphone Preamplifier

    The D4 is a single-channel mic preamp based on a design created by EMI’s in-house Recording Engineering Development Department, as part of the development of the REDD.51 tube console.

    Reviews Feb 2018
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    NAMM 2018: Rupert Neve Designs unveil RMP-D8

    Eight-channel, Dante-enable mic pre announced

    The RMP-D8 marks a bid by Rupert Neve Designs to move their reputation form the studio to the stage. Get...

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    Warm Audio launch 1073-inspired preamps

    Four WA73 models announced, both with and without EQ

    Hot on the heels of their WA-47 and WA-47Jr mics inspired by the Neumann U47, Warm Audio have unveiled a whole range of preamps based on the universally venerated, frequently imitated Neve 1073 channel module.

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    Dizengoff Audio DA2

    Valve Microphone Preamplifier

    Based on an obscure 1950s valve preamp, the DA2 offers a lot of character for a relatively low outlay.

    Reviews Jan 2018
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    Neve 1073 SPX

    Microphone Preamplifier & EQ

    The world’s most famous console preamp and EQ continues to evolve to meet the needs of the modern studio.

    Reviews Jan 2018
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    Warm Audio WA-412

    Four-channel Microphone Preamplifier

    Find out how Warm Audio’s API-inspired preamp compares with the real thing.

    Reviews Jan 2018

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