A superlative preamp, compressor, limiter, and de-esser/exciter all in one.

The Red 7 Microphone Preamp from Focusrite employs a superb mic preamp with a dual-range mic gain pot for precise control. Phantom power and phase reverse are also provided. Line input is electronically balanced with continuously variable gain. An output fader offers +6dB to infinite attenuation. A full dynamics section, optimized for vocals includes a versatile compressor characterized by low noise and distortion, and transparent natural sound even when heavy compression is applied. A swept high-pass filter allows treatment for rumble, bass lift, and proximity effect. A de-esser/exciter stage can be switched to provide frequency selective de-essing or excitation.

Focusrite Red 7 Microphone Preamp with Dynamics Features:

Combines Focusrite mic preamp, compressor, de-esser/exciter designs
Single-channel dynamics processor ideal for high-quality recording, especially vocal applications
Line input balance control
Illuminated push-button switches for compressor in/out, de-esser/exciter in/out and high-pass filter in/out
Precision VU metering of signal level or gain change (switched)
Scribble disk
Mic input gain: -6dB to +60dB in 2 variable ranges
Frequency response: 10Hz-140kHz
Noise: Better than -80dB below +4dBu output level with dynamics activated
Distortion: 0.006% (+10dBu @ 1kHz)