rp 503 tube preamp channel strip - $150

$150 The Bellari RP503 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip has a great-sounding preamp section with phase reversal and +48 phantom power.
A gain potentiometer allows you to add just the right amount of drive for the tubes and a clip LED indicates overload.
The compressor section sports Threshold and Ratio controls for dialing-in perfect dynamics.
A handy gain-reduction meter indicates the amount of signal compression and the circuitry may be completely bypassed.
The EQ portion features low- and high-shelving filters for the lowest and highest frequencies, while a sweepable mid section allows for precise tailoring.
Both XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs provided.
Features Phase reversal +48 phantom power Gain potentiometer LED indicates overload Compressor section with threshold and ratio controls EQ low- and high-shelving filters for the lowest and highest frequencies Sweepable mid section allows for precise tailoring XLR and 1/4" inputs