Microphone Preamps
Behringer ULTRAGAIN ADA8200 High-Quality 8x8 ADAT Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamps
- 8 Channels of AD and DA Conversion
- 8 Midas-Designed Microphone Preamps
- Cirrus Logic 24-Bit Converters
- 48 and 44.1 kHz Sample Rate
Rolls MP213 Two-Channel Microphone Preamp
- Two-Channel Design
- 3.5mm and XLR Inputs
- 3.5mm and XLR Outputs
- Dual Gain Controls with Clip Indicators
Rolls DU30b Audio Ducker with Microphone Preamp
- For Small Clubs/Restaurants/Stores
- For Voice Paging over Backgrounds
- Easy to Use
- 2 RCA Inputs for Music
Polsen MP60 Microphone Preamp
- For Recording, Streaming, Performance
- Compact Single-Channel Microphone Preamp
- Provides up to 60 dB of Clean Gain
- 48V Phantom Power Button for Mics
Rolls MP13 Mini-Mic Preamp
- Single-Channel Design
- 3.5mm and XLR Inputs
- 1/4" and XLR Outputs
- Single Gain Control with Clip Indicator
RDL STM-2 Adjustable-Gain Microphone Preamplifier
- Commercial Sound, Broadcast, Recording.
- Mic Input to 2 Line Outputs
- Low-Noise Mic Preamp
- Gain Adjustment: 35 to 65 dB
Audient EVO SP8 8-Channel Smart Preamp with A-D/D-A
- For Studios and Live/Mobile Setups
- 8 Mic/Line Preamps, 2 with Hi-Z Inputs
- 8 TRS Line Outputs, Dual ADAT I/O
- 32-Bit / 96 kHz AD/DA Converters
Grace Design m101 - Microphone Preamp
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre Eight-Channel Preamp with 24-Bit / 192 kHz Conversion and ADAT I/O
- Adds 8 Mic Pres to Existing Interfaces
- Adds 8 Line Outs to Existing Interfaces
- Classic Focusrite Analog Air (ISA 110)
- 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
Solid State Logic PURE DRIVE OCTO 8-Channel Preamplifier
- 8 SuperAnalog PureDrive Mic Preamps
- Up to 192 kHz / 32-Bit Conversion
- Up to +65 dB of Stepped Gain Control
- 31-Step Trim Control
Millennia HV-3D 4 - Microphone Preamp
- 4-Channel
- Transformerless
- Entirely Balanced Audio Path
- 36-Position Grayhill Gain Controls
Focusrite RedNet MP8R 8-Channel Remote-Controlled Mic Pre and A/D for Dante
Grace Design m108 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier / ADC with Dante Card
- 8-Channel Mic/Line Preamp and ADC
- Mic and Hi-Z Inputs, DB25 Analog Output
- Gain Range of -8 to 74 dB
- Transformerless Preamp Design
ART RP-1 Preamp for Dynamic & Ribbon Microphones
- For Dynamic & Ribbon Microphones
- Bolsters Performance
- Variable Impedance Control
- Switchable Low-Cut Filter
PreSonus TubePre v2 - Tube Preamplifier/DI Box
- Single Channel
- Preamp and DI
- Solid State Preamp
- 12AX7 Vacuum Tube Stage
RDL STM-1 Microphone Preamplifier
- High or Low Impedance Input Mic Preamp
- Fixed 50 dB Gain for Consistency
- Balanced or Unbalanced Output
- +24V Phantom Power
ART Tube MP Studio V3 Microphone Tube Preamplifier
- Tube Preamp for Mics, Instruments, Line
- 12AX7a Tube for 70 dB of Gain, Fat Sound
- OPL: Output Protection Limiting
- V3 Variable Valve Voicing
Golden Age Project PRE-73 Jr MKII Vintage-Style Microphone Preamplifier
- Selectable 20 to 70 dB of Gain
- Discrete Signal Path
- Selectable HF AIR Boost at 30 kHz
- Selectable 40 or 170 Hz HPF
Universal Audio Apollo e1x Remote-Controllable Unison Preamp with Dante
- Expand Apollo x16D
- Single-Channel Mic/Line Preamp
- Use with Any Dante Network
- Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)
Black Lion Audio Auteur mkIII 2-Channel Mic Preamp and DI
- Two Balanced XLR Microphone Inputs
- Two 1/4" Hi-Z Instrument/Line Inputs
- Two 1/4" TRS Balanced Output Jacks
- 62 dB of Gain, 48V Phantom Power
AEA Ribbon Mics RPQ503 500 Series Ribbon Preamp and EQ
- 85 dB of Clean, Transparent Gain
- Single-Slot 500 Series Module
- Ideal for Passive Ribbon Mics
- Ultra-High 68 Kilohms Input Impedance
WesAudio _PHOEBE NG500/500 Series Class-A Microphone Preamplifier with Digital Recall
- Single-Channel Mic/Line/Hi-Z Preamp
- 500 Series and NG500 Series Compatible
- Class-A Fully Analog, 1073-Style Design
- High Headroom of +28 dBu
Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp
- Mic, Line, and Instrument Inputs
- Insert Sends and Returns
- Up to 80 dB of Gain
- Output Level Control
AEA Ribbon Mics TRP3 Compact 2-Channel Microphone Preamp
- Balanced XLR Mic Inputs
- Up to 85 dB of Clean JFET Gain
- High-Pass Filter at 115 or 230 Hz
- Output Level Control
Chameleon Labs 7603 Microphone Preamp and EQ
- Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamp and DI Box
- 100% Discrete, Class-A Circuitry
- Custom-Wound Input/Output Transformers
- Mu-Metal Housing on Transformers
Grace Design FELiX2 Dual-Channel Preamp & EQ with Blend (Black)
- XLR Mic Input and Two Instrument Inputs
- 48V Phantom Power
- EQs with Hi/Low Shelf & Parametric Mids
- Sweepable HPF on Both Channels
Solid State Logic PURE DRIVE QUAD 4-Channel Preamplifier
- 4 SuperAnalog PureDrive Mic Preamps
- Up to 192 kHz / 32-Bit Conversion
- Up to +65 dB of Stepped Gain Control
- 31-Step Trim Control
Universal Audio 4-710D - Tone Blending Twin-Finity Microphone Preamp and DI
- 4 Channel
- Dual-Path
- 1176-Style Compressor per Channel
- Send/Return Inserts
Microphone Preamps (XLR Preamplifiers)
Microphone preamps use special circuits to amplify low signal levels up to the standard operating level of your recording equipment. Preamps prepare your microphone signal for processing by various recording devices. Many computer audio interfaces and systems have internalized preamplifier circuits, but you can also use a dedicated external preamp. Microphone signals are usually below nominal operating levels, so mics benefit considerably from the added gain provided by preamps.
Benefits of Using a Microphone Preamp
A dedicated external microphone preamp can boost the sound quality of your recordings considerably. You can add high levels of gain while maintaining crystal clear sound. Preamps can reduce noise levels, helping you achieve a clean, professional sound. Depending on the type of preamp you choose, you can customize the sound of your vocal recording if you need vintage or distorted sound.
Types of Microphone Preamps
Before deciding on your mic preamp take a look at the different types available, to ensure you choose the right one for your needs.
Stereo Tube Preamps
Tube preamps feature glass tubes, and use transformers to help voltage drive your sound. They offer a richer midrange, greater texture, and excellent realism.
Solid-State Preamps
Solid-state preamps use transistors to boost your mic signal to a voltage level that your amps can magnify, offering greater detail and faster sound.
Multichannel Preamps
While single and dual-channel preamps are ideal for recording with one or two mics at a time, multichannel preamps are necessary if you're building a professional studio, as they enable you to record with many mics at the same time.
Using Preamps for Instruments
You can use preamps for a variety of musical instruments. Guitar preamps often take the form of pedals, and can be used to achieve different EQ points and adjust your pre-gain tone. Using a preamp pedal also provides you with consistency if you switch guitars or travel from venue to venue.
If you like to play vinyl records, you can also use a preamp to significantly boost the sound quality of your turntable. Turntable preamps can increase sound levels for a more accurate and detailed representation of your favorite music.
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