If you're looking for a solidly built bus powered USB2 audio interface with class A Audient console mic pre's that runs up to 24-bit/96 kHz for under $150 the Audient iD4 deserves your consideration.
The key to getting a good recording is not only dependent on the microphone you use. The preamp can have a major impact too. Here's seven of the best mic pre's for recording musicians and engineers.
Focusrite's new advanced RED 4PRE interface provides a whopping 58 inputs/64 outputs over Thunderbolt and includes four digitally controlled mic preamps and Dante networking amongst other features.
The new Auteur MKII preamp circuitry from Black Lion Audio offers detail and nuance along with vintage vibe, available in two-channel, half-rack 1RU or single-channel 500 series configurations.
The new Prism Sound Callia DAC is a USB UAC2 compliant digital audio preamplifier soundcard device. With audiophiles in mind, Callia is designed to enhance the listening experience in the digital age.
Featuring an analog signal path with 118 dB digital conversion and 8 digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps (amongst other features), the PreSonus DigiMax DP88 looks to reinvent the DigiMax series.
Getting high quality mic pres & A/D conversion with pristine sound quality from an Audient desk in a rack-based unit is now possible thanks to the ASP800. Hollin Jones gives this an in-depth review.
The first edition of the Black Lion Audio Auteur microphone preamp became a solid choice for studios for many years. Find out how Black Lion have improved the Auteur MKII mi pre below.
The Audient ASP800, is their new, eight-channel mic pre & ADC. The good news? It's now shipping worldwide and is available at all Audient dealers. And this bit of kit is worth checking out.
The popular and acclaimed B12A MKII from Black Lion Audio makes it into a single channel mic pre in a 500 series format. Find out more about the spec below.
Combining 8 acclaimed Unison preamps and onboard DSP for plug-ins, we tested the new Universal Audio Apollo 8p. Matt Vanacoro finds out if it can be a worthy addition to your studio.
PreSonus tell us their new DP88 8-channel preamp and A/D/A converter has a particularly clean audio path with 118 dB of dynamic range, 8 mic preamps which can be remote controlled and much more.
Taking cues from the classic Neve 1073, Black Lion Audio's B173 half rack microphone preamp is put to the test by Sara Simms. Find out if it delivers on Neve like sound at a reasonable price.
Discover why a lot of pro studio users are opting for Black Lion Audio products, from compressors to mic preamps. Nate from BLA was at MusikMesse 2015 to show us what they offer.
Hot on the heels of the hugely popular ISA One, Focusrite has now released the two-channel ISA Two. I used it for a week in my studio and was not surprised at all that I loved the results.
The new Harman dbx 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip, a vacuum tube-based microphone preamp is now available. In the UK you can purchase it from Sound technology Ltd.
The latest release from Black Lion Audio is a single-channel microphone preamp in the style of an API 312A for under $550 USD with "more gain" and "lower noise". Curious? We are too!
Looking for an 8 channel mic preamp with excellent build quality, flawless sound quality and first rate converters and preamps? Does the Audient ASP880 fit the bill? Hollin ones finds out.
Being a regular audio interface is only half of what Tascam's UH-7000 offers. It's also a high-quality dual mic preamp, with Phantom Power. Joe Albano discovers how well it performs on both counts.
If you're looking for that classic American mic pre tone, the Meris 440 Microphone Preamp (for the 500 series) could be for you. Matt Vanacoro discovers it sounds better than the price suggests.
Meris have released its new 440 Mic preamplifier specifically for the 500 modular series format. Find out more about its "warmth and classic American tone" in the video.