Cheap Mic Preamp Under $1000
Roland STUDIO-CAPTURE
- High-performance USB 2.0 audio interface for studio and mobile production
- 16 audio inputs and 10 audio outputs, including 12 premium mic preamps (VS PREAMP)
- VS STREAMING delivers ultra-stable, low-latency driver performance for Windows and Mac
- AUTO-SENS intelligently sets optimal input levels for all preamps
- Individual input/output meters and input channel buttons
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PreSonus Quantum 26x32 Thunderbolt 2 low-latency Audio Interface
- PreSonus’ fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface
- Uses high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus
- 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate (120 dB dynamic range)
- 26x32; expandable to 96x96 by stacking up to four Quantums via Thunderbolt
- 2 combo mic/instrument/line inputs and 6 mic/line inputs, with recallable XMAX preamps / Dual ADAT Optical, S/PDIF, MIDI, and BNC word clock I/O
- Studio One Artist DAW Included
- Studio Magic plug-in bundle included
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PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 low-latency audio interface
- PreSonus' fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface
- Uses high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus
- 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate (120 dB dynamic range)
- 22x24; expandable to 80x80 by stacking up to four Quantum 2s via Thunderbolt
- 2 combo mic/instrument inputs and 2 combo mic/line inputs, with recallable XMAX preamps
- Dual ADAT Optical, S/PDIF, MIDI, and BNC word clock I/O
- Studio One Artist and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
True Systems P Solo Microphone Preamp
- Natural, musical, highly-detailed soundfield
- Complete compatibility and superior results with any mics - condenser, dynamic, and ribbon
- Totally balanced, dual servo, high dynamic range, transformerless design using hand-matched components
- Internal linear AC power supply for excellent transient response (no wall wart or external supply)
- Over-size volume control with selectable 10db input level attenuation
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (2nd Gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools | First
- Eight natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps with plenty of even gain, exceptional headroom, low noise, and minimal distortion; two newly-designed instrument inputs, with increased headroom
- Class-leading conversion and sample rates up to 192kHz / 24 bit; super-low latency for using your plug-ins in real time without the need for DSP (measured at 2.74ms, working at 96kHz with a 32 samples buffer)
- 10 1/4-inch balanced jack outputs, including a dedicated stereo pair with anti-thump circuitry; two discrete headphones output with dedicated gain controls; MIDI I/O; S/PDIF in and out; ADAT I/O (expand up to eight additional inputs and outputs)
- Includes Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack and Ableton Live Lite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite's Red Plug-in Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples, and monthly Focusrite Plug-In Collective offers, all available via download
- Focusrite iOS Control now available - download the free Focusrite iOS Control app and adjust cue mixes remotely from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
- Monthly software plug-in offers from Focusrite's Plug-In Collective via download upon registration; choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument via download upon purchase and registration; 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects
Focusrite Clarett OctoPre with 8 Air-Enabled Mic Pres and 8 Analog Inputs, 8-Channel 24-Bit/192kHz A-D/D-A
- Eight Clarett mic pre amps, eight line outputs, and dual front-panel instrument inputs
- Switchable analogue 'Air' effect that imparts the sonic signature of the classic Focusrite ISA mic pre on each channel
- Focusrite precision 24-bit A-D and D-A conversion at standard sample rates all the way up to 192 kHz
- Dedicated switched insert points on every channel; Mic preamps optimized to handle extreme levels from sound sources like drums
- Includes Red 2 & Red 3 AAX, AU & VST Plug-in Suite, and Softube Time & Tone Bundle as a free download upon registration; 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic 8-Channel Mic Pre Expansion with Analog Compression, 8 In/8 Out
- Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps, eight balanced line inputs, and dual front panel instrument inputs
- Flexible analogue compression on every channel. Two high-headroom instrument inputs will handle high output guitar pickups
- Focusrite precision AD/DA conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz
- Eight balanced line outputs - ideal for live use; Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
- Includes Red 2 & Red 3 AAX, AU & VST Plug-in Suite, and Softube Time & Tone Bundle as a free download upon registration; 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects
Allen & Heath AB168 Remote Audio Rack/Portable Stage Box for GLD and Qu Series, 16 XLR Input, 8 XLR Output (AH-AB-168)
- 16 mic preamps on XLR, 8 XLR line outs
- Compatible with GLD and Qu
- Phantom power LED per Input
- dSNAKE connection with locking Ethercon port
- Additional locking Ethercon port for daisy chaining/ME personal mixing system
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