SPL Pre One
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The SPL Pre One is a seriously impressive little preamp. It's got that classic, transparent SPL sound – clean, detailed, and with a touch of warmth. This is perfect for vocal tracking, acoustic instruments, or anything needing a pristine, professional-sounding boost – especially if you’re looking for a high-quality, affordable two-channel solution.
Product Description
- SPL Pre One
- Microphone preamp
- 2 Channels
- Adjustable pre-amplification range: +8 to +62 dB
- High-pass filter with 6 dB per octave at 80 Hz
- 48 V phantom power switchable per channel
- Phase inversion function
- Flair / Contour selector for analog EQ presets
- 20 dB Pad
- 2 x XLR inputs
- Channel 2 with 6.3 mm jack Hi-Z input for instruments
- 2 x 6.3 mm TRS jack output
- Max. output level: +22 dBu
- Frequency range: 10 Hz - 200
- 000 kHz
- Equivalent input noise: -126 dBu
- Noise (A-weighted
- mic preamp
- 150 O
- 30 dB gain): -95 dB
- Dynamic range: 117 dB
- Dimensions: 210 x 49.6 x 220 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
PROS
- • Exceptionally clean preamp with a subtle, pleasing harmonic character.
- • The 'Flair' EQ presets add useful tonal shaping without sounding overly processed.
- • Hi-Z input on Channel 2 is genuinely useful for direct instrument recording.
- • Remarkably low noise floor (-126 dBu) ensures pristine recordings even at high gain.
CONS
- • Limited to two channels; not ideal for tracking full bands simultaneously.
- • The physical size, while compact, makes it less portable than some alternatives.
- • The stepped gain adjustments can feel a bit abrupt when dialing in levels.
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Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Discrete Class A
Gain Range
+8 to +62 dB
Phantom Power
48 V switchable per channel
Connections
2 x XLR inputs, 2 x 6.3 mm TRS jack outputs, 6.3 mm Hi-Z jack input (Channel 2)
Weight
1.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SPL Pre One offers a noticeably more transparent and 'expensive' sound compared to those more consumer-focused interfaces; the dynamic range and noise floor are significantly better.
No, it's more of a subtle tone-shaping tool—think of it as a quick way to add some character, but it won't replace the flexibility of a dedicated EQ plugin.
Absolutely not. Being a purely analog preamp, there is zero latency – it’s as direct as it gets.
