PreSonus STUDIOCHANNEL Vacuum-Tube Channel Strip, Blue

This thing sounds GREAT and adds almost no noise to the signal. Other similar devices I've used, especially at this price point, add a noticeable hiss to the sound which gets annoying fast. This thing is almost crystal clear. All the features it offers is incredible, and each works very well. Good response on the parameters you can tweek, allowing you to get a broad range of tones and colors. Well worth the money, would buy another if mine broke.

Setting up the v/o work station was an interesting prospect. I quickly learned that the digital recorders of any decent quality cost a lot so the computer work station with a mic, Studio Channel, and interface looked good. I started with the mic and interface but wanted some contouring and a warmer sound. There were several options but for the money, the Presonus looked like a good bet. At least a good starter processor/preamp. I didn't want to spend the money for one of the more expensive units but wanted a good tube amp quality. This really covers the bases with the eq, the very handy compressor/limiter and options. Instructions are a bit lacking but you can find out more via on line videos on how to set up the unit. Much of it is going to be experimenting on your part to get the right sound. I drive the tube at about "half throttle". How does it sound? Not bad. There is a fairly pronounced noise floor but, thankfully, it doesn't make it to the computer so when I listen to the recording, I liked the outcome. Only the refined audio product and it was nice. Watch the gain as you'll quickly over power the level. One thing I find odd; the V/U meter doesn't register much for level but the limiter mode on the meter works very well. I had more fun with that function in fine tuning the voice as I wanted it. The tube effect is a bit subtle and won't bring a huge difference as the more expensive units. What it does do is, shape the sound nicely whilst warming and softening the sound. I love the parametric eq and spent a lot of time getting to know it and setting it up then I added a touch of high frequency in the right range. I was very pleased with the results and find the Studio Channel works well for what I need now. Remember that we're speaking of a highly objective thing where everyone's preferences will be slightly or even vastly different. So, it's not the best around but for all the features, it's great for a starter audio shaping and I love that everything I need is built in. It's a good piece of equipment and worth trying. You may be pleasantly surprised. If you want it in a very serious processing rack, It may or many not suit what you want and may want to think something more upscale. For what you pay and what you get, it's really not bad. Recommended. Pros: Features, quality, options. Cons: Not many but needs more effect. Will it work for you? For the money, I really think you won't go wrong.

I use the RODE NT1-A Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone and a TASCAM US-144 Interface for this bad boy, and I must say the sound quality is heavenly. This was my first time buying a preamp, and I think it's definitely worth the price! It was a little difficult hooking everything up, but once you sit down and think about it, it's quite easy! I don't think I'll be buying a new preamp any time in the next 10 years, because I am completely satisfied with the results I'm getting. My favorite part about this preamp is definitely the warm sound it adds to my recordings plus the EQ. The compressor is great, too, though I don't add too much since I usually just add compression via my DAW. DO NOT HESITATE BUYING THIS ITEM, FOLKS!

I ordered this unit back in November and finally installed it into my studio rack in February. The parametric EQ is inoperable. The return window ended a month ago. The unit sounds fine except for this factory defect. It looks like I'm stuck with this piece of junk. Your mileage may vary. I got burned.

This is beginner priced and spec’d unit that does hiss a bit much but when dialed perfectly can provide a rich *modern* tube tone, with a VCA compressor and simple EQ in line. This is not a vintage tube tone, it’s very rich and polished and not so warm and mid forward like vintage units. It sounds kinda like it looks. BUT the hard part is dialing in the tone properly. Every little detente on every knob matters. It took all my decades of pro engineering skill to coax a nice sound out of this. In that way, it reminds me of the high end Millenia Origin channel strip that was so touchy everywhere. Of course it’s ridiculous to mention those in the same breath but whatever. Not sure if Fred designed this unit too (he did the ADL for them). Anyway there is a good tone at the end of this rainbow, but the output isn’t very loud (perhaps they are worried about beginners clipping their ADCs) and there is a few dB more noise. Not an uneven noise thankfully. I just needed an extra analog channel and picked this up from Amazon Warehouse less than half price because it needed repair which took me five seconds. You can try different tubes in there too if you want.

The vacuum tube preamp gets pretty noisy at higher gain settings, but at lower settings it sounds great. It's capable of running a dynamic microphone like an sm57 or sm7b, but just barely. The preamp is just too noisy for a dynamic microphone to be usable in a professional recording. For a hobbyist recording though, it's still usable. The power switch is on the back of the device and it's also on the cable that's used to power it. This isn't an issue normally, but if this were in a rack and you didn't want to burn out your tube, it'd be difficult to turn it off. Compressor works great and there's no audible distortion / clipping with sound sources that have a wide dynamic range. EQ does make a difference, but it's difficult to get a usable sound out of it. The frequency boosts are hard to notice.

Purchased this used from the amazon warehouse and i have to say it came in like brand new! It works like a charm for vocals!, if you’re looking for that great professional wide and fat vocal sound, look no more, this right here does the trick.

Muy bueno , da un sonido bastante Gordo y poderoso , 7 mil por un pre amp de esta calidad no es muy común encontrar Y si estás intentando dar un salto de calidad en tu sonido lo recomiendo

I am very thrilled to have received this product, after the bitter disappointment of the DBX. There is no comparison. The price you pay corresponds to the quality. Presonus is an American brand, recently acquired by Fender. So it's no joke. In the package there is a manual, a guide for musicians about the production of records and marketing (I really appreciate !) and the power cord with a small transformer, which has a handy switcher like the one of the bedroom lamps. As I said the build quality of the material used is high, the color is a nice matte blue, it has a fan for the reaction above, which is very useful to avoid overheating. Rack or desk placement. It's not bulky: I have a very narrow desk and it fits beautifully. Furthemore, the knobs are elegant but very solid, and turn easily. We find: instrument input on the front, TRS output and microphone input on the back. The switch off button is on the back too, but it is not a problem for me, as there is the switcher on the power cable which is very handy. The effects are, as advertised, compressor, saturation, equalizer, phase inversion and there is a knob for output gain and preamp gain. Since there is also a guide with standard parameters for EQ and compression in the manual, it is easy to play even for a novice. Tried with a Yamaha AG06 audio interface/mixer, quite old and cheap. The difference in terms of sound, and gain, is huge. Never heard my voice like this before, maybe just once in the record studio (but they charge.. ) Finally, I have not encountered any kind of problem or imperfection. More importantly, the unit is completely, but I mean completely silent! For those looking for a faithful and clean sound, but which can also be manipulated towards a warmer and more full-bodied sound, and have professional studio quality at an affordable price. Highly recommended.

Just ideal compresor for artist who are all over the place with voice

Pre valvolare di buona qualità, silenzioso, e con diverse possibilità di taratura. Eq abbastanza incisivo e compressore discreto. Vince per il prezzo rispetto alla concorrenza.

I previously had a Behringer Ultrapro preamp run through a Alesis Compressor / Gate and Behringer Mini EQ. There was a hiss which I thought was normal and it turns out it wasn't the Behringer causing it. Aiming to rid of all that gear, I bought a 'channel strip' (Pre, Compressor, EQ in one unit) which is the 'Presonus Studio Channel'. My audio interface is a Steinberg UR242. Not only did The Studio Channel rid of the hiss, it took the sound of my already good sounding SM7B to another level. The EQ section comprising of a total of eight knobs for low, mid and high frequencies, allowed me to increase the bass in my voice and add an element of brightness - might like the typical 'radio voice sound' which was the goal! The compressor does it's job for me for my voiceover work and as mentioned the pre is quiet. Notable hiss doesnt come into play until you turn the gain right up. I also bought a Cloudlifter and later a Soyuz Launcher which helped me increase my mic signal whilst allowing me to turn down the gain even further. My sound quality has increased a lot as a result buying the Studio Channel alone. What's more, I just sold me old gear to pay for it. If you're looking for a simple, effective solution for an all in one pre, compressor and EQ, this seemingly represents one of the best choices you can make!