At the Winter NAMM show, Radial Engineering introduced the Tonebone PZ-Pre, a compact full-function acoustic instrument preamplifier designed for studio and live performance.
The PZ-Pre is a unique two channel pedal that is equipped with piezo acoustic input signal boosters to allow both ‘add-on’ instrument pickups and built-in, integral active preamps to be combined for a [...]

Synthax Audio AG has released the new RME Micstasy high-end preamp.
Micstasy features reference quality converters and combines a number of typical RME features with a number of groundbreaking innovations. With Micstasy, not only conventional analog microphone preamps and AD-converters are a thing of the past – a lot of applications will change. In short, Micstasy [...]

Violet Audio, makers of high-end audio gear, has announced the US launch of their new ADP61 24bit 192kHz Studio AV Preamp Decoder.
The new Violet Audio ADP61 Studio AV Preamp/Decoder is a “digital control hub” for professional and project studios, home theatres, and permanent installations. With a multitude of analog, digital, and S-Video inputs, the ADP61 [...]

PreSonus has lowered the price of the FIREBOX – 6×10 FireWire Recording System to $299.
The FIREBOX has the highest record/playback track count of its size with the ability to record six inputs and playback through ten outputs simultaneously all at pro-quality 24-bit/96kHz. Two ultra-low noise high-headroom microphone/instrument preamplifiers with 48V phantom power are on the [...]

Behringer has announced the launch of the MINI MIC MIC800, an ultra-compact microphone modeling preamp. The MINI MIC MIC800 is part of a brand-new Mini series of 9.5”-wide signal processors designed for home-recording and harddisk recording.

2005 NAMM Show: BBE has introduced the new Acoustimax, a foot pedal style acoustic preamp building on the design of their 386 acoustic preamp.
Aimed at serious acoustic players and those would like to be, the Acoustimax benefits from a 3-band, EQ incorporating a sweepable mid range band; low frequency notch filter, phase reversal, ground lift, [...]

NAMM 2005: Ampeg introduced the SVTMP Microphone Preamplifier, a tube-driven mic preamp/direct box for studio and live stage applications. The 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes provide classic Ampeg tube coloration to enhance the tone of a solid-state device.
The SVTMP also features 1 x 12AX7 and 1 x 12AU7 tubes; combination input jack (1/4″ and XLR); input [...]

2005 NAMM Show: Aphex Systems made the NAMM show debut of the new Model 207D tube microphone/instrument preamplifier. The Model 207D is now shipping to Aphex dealers with a suggested retail price of $499.
The 207D takes Aphex’ Model 207 and adds AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs for direct digital connection throughout your signal chain, with [...]

2005 NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the IO|2 USB, a portable, inexpensive 24-bit/96k USB interface.
The device features an aluminum housing and is USB powered. It features low latency ASIO 2.0 drivers and Cubase LE recording software, so you can record right out of the box.
The IO|2 is equipped with professional mic-pre’s, phantom power and comprehensive [...]

NAMM 2005: ALTO’s MP8D is an 8 channel instruments and microphone preamplifier with ADAT pipeline and 24-bit/192 Khz AES/EBU-SPDIF digital outputs. The MP8D is part of the ALTO ESOTAR line of processors. All of the ALTO Esotar products are built for the most demanding applications where accuracy, precision and sound transparency are a must. ALTO [...]