While you can absolutely get by with onboard interface preamps and a collection of plugins for processing, there's a lot to be said for the tone and sonic control you can get from a quality outboard channel strip. Combining a preamp, DI, equalizer, compressor, and sometimes even more in the way of processing, these all-in-one units let you shape your sound on the way in for critical sources like lead vocals and direct bass guitar. Browse through Reverb's selection of the best channel strips on the market and take your sound to the next level.