SSL 500-Series SiX Channel

Great preamp at this price range. The gain in the preamp is excellent. The high pass filter is handy. The eq is basic but it does sound great, it allows you to get a good shape on the source. The compressor is basic too, I wouldnt see myself using it unless I had a very dynamic source that needed a little compression. My only issue s the buttons are not of great quality. A lot of features in a preamp, it does have that SSL sound. I would buy another one.

I've been searching for a 500 series pre amp with EQ and compressor and this is an awesome piece of gear!
Being using it on vocals, snare, kick drum and bass... I always find a way to make it work.
The only down side is the boost of volume that the compressor is bringing and not having a trim out to dial the pre amp vs. comp. But other than that, good price for an awesome pre amp!