7. The Most Important Microphone Preamp Brands
The Most Important Microphone Preamp Brands
External preamps and channel strips are offered by many manufacturers. There are very affordable models in the range of around 50 EUR up to the premium class up to 5000 EUR.
- You can find tube preamps and channel strips, for example, from the following manufacturers:
Millennia STT-1
Universal Audio (Premium), Avalon (Premium), Manley (Premium), Millennia (Premium), SPL (Mid-range to Premium), ART (Low Budget), Behringer (Low Budget), Presonus (Mid-range)
- Transistor preamps are available from manufacturers such as:
Focusrite ISA 430 MKII
API (Premium), Rupert Neve Design (Premium), Neve (Premium), SSL (Premium), Audient (Premium), Focusrite (Premium), SPL (Mid-range to Premium), RME (Mid-range to Premium), JDK (Premium), Millennia (Premium)
- You can find typical vintage sound, for example, at Neve and Universal Audio.
AMS Neve 1073 DPA Stereo Preamp
For very transparent, neutral sound, manufacturers such as SSL, RME, Schoeps, and Millennia are known:
SSL X Logic Alpha VHD Pre
We have collected the currently trending devices for you on one of the following pages. You should take your time to find the optimal product for your application and your sound vision. If you are not sure which device is optimal for your requirements, the specialists at Thomann will be happy to assist you.
We offer our 30-day money-back guarantee and 3-year warranty on all devices in this category. So, feel free to order an item of your choice and try it out without obligation. If you don't like it, you can return it to us within the aforementioned time and exchange it for another product or receive a refund.
