In the current edition (April 2025) of Recording Magazine, you’ll find a review about our eight-channel microphone preamplifer with discrete technology – the SPL P8. Paul Vunk Jr. has tested the device and is convinced:
“Overall, the P8 is simply a solid, clean, get-the-job-done, stay-out-of-the-way workhorse mic pre.”
You can also read an online version of the review on the Recording Magazine website. Here we have summarized some of the highlights for you.
“While SPL is best known for designing the original Transient Designer, mastering-grade consoles, EQs and compressors, as well as a host of monitor-switching devices and headphone amps, the past few years have seen a focus on high-grade microphone preamps and channel strips.”
“That tradition continues with the new P8, which harnesses the company’s decades of expertise in preamps and converters, concentrating it into a compact eight-channel preamp that fits comfortably within a single 1U 19″ enclosure.”
“In many ways, the P8 is easy to consider the simplified and streamlined smaller sibling of the SPL Crescendo 8.”
“I am quite impressed by the job SPL did to make it happen. Nothing feels cramped or compromised.”
Sound:
“The SPL P8 is voiced to be clean and clear.”
“It has plenty of gain to handle most microphones, from condensers to low-powered passive ribbons and dynamic designs.”
“The noise floor of the preamp itself is indeed very impressive.”
“The P8 truly excels, in my opinion, is in its ADAT-based conversion.”
Conclusion:
“Don’t let words like ‘get the job done’ and ‘standard workhorse pre’ throw you, as that, along with the eight channels of ADAT conversion, is precisely what makes the SPL P8 such a stunning piece.”
“With less than $300 per channel of super clean preamps and digital conversion with a rock-solid build, it is a formidable preamp option for any studio.”
