Warm Audio JUDE-MP Microphone Preamp

The Sound Techniques JUDE brings the legendary British console sound of the 1960s and ’70s to the modern studio. Developed by Warm Audio in partnership with Sound Techniques, JUDE faithfully recreates the preamp circuit found in the iconic Sound Techniques A-Range consoles.

Designed by Geoff Frost, the original A-Range consoles were used on countless classic recordings and were installed at legendary studios including Trident, De Lane Lea, Sunset Sound, and Elektra Sound Recorders.

• Authentic Sound Techniques A-Range preamp circuit
• Designed in partnership with Sound Techniques
• Geoff Frost's original circuit design
• 9-position Z-Match impedance control
• Mono and stereo operation
• Classic British console character and saturation
• Transformer-coupled microphone preamp
• Selectable input impedance for tonal shaping
• Designed for vocals, guitars, drums, keyboards, bass, and other sources
• Rackmount studio format
• Built to capture the character of the original Trident Studios A-Range consoles

Sound Techniques consoles have been associated with recordings by some of the most influential artists in music history, including:

The Beatles — including their individual solo work
David Bowie • Elton John • Queen • Fleetwood Mac
Jeff Beck • Led Zeppelin • The Yardbirds • The Who • The Rolling Stones • And many more

The name JUDE pays tribute to “Hey Jude”, one of the most famous recordings associated with the Sound Techniques A-Range era.

From clean, detailed microphone preamplification to rich harmonic coloration, JUDE gives engineers direct access to the distinctive sound and flexibility of one of Britain's most revered console designs.