Preamps

Preamps (short for “pre-amplifiers”) are an important part of any sound production. Preamps are used to amplify the weak electrical signal coming from a microphone, instrument or other sound source before the signal is passed on to a sound card, mixer or other devices in the audio chain. In addition to amplifying the signal, the preamp can also improve and color the sound from a microphone or instrument in a certain direction. Preamps come in different varieties and with different functions, and they play an important role in sound production.