The first review of an SPL product published this year was made by Holger Obst from German music production website ReleaseTime.de, who decided to test our GainStation 1. He not only writes about the basics like control elements and audio quality, but also dwells on the external characteristics, finish and connections of the unit. Do you want to know how our one-channel microphone and instrument preaamp performed?
“It couldn’t be easier to operate. Technically (signal-to-noise) and musically speaking, it can well compete with much more expensive preamps (sold almost as collector’s items) when it comes to audio quality.”
“And it can easily beat the preamps of good mixers and audio interfaces as well. The joint advantages of Class A transistors and tubes cover a whole range of applications, regardless of instrument and genre.”
Holger then goes on to conclude: “Solo musicians and home studio owners who work not only with their computers, but also use microphones or like to record guitar or bass directly and lack specific gear for such applications should take a serious look at the GainStation 1.”
“Its price-performance ratio is very good.”
To read the complete review (in German) click here.
Everything about the SPL GainStation 1.
