Nobody wants to hear mics that are plugged into thin, distorted, or underpowered preamps. And that's one of the reasons why this mixer comes equipped with transparent D-PRE preamps. They serve up greater power with lower impedance, ensuring that your bass sounds natural while your highs remain clear and present. D-PREs simply sound good — without over-hyping any specific elements of your mix. The pure sound provided by the D-PRE preamps ensures that you won't need to spend hours EQ-ing just to get a barely-acceptable sound.