The purpose of this thesis work was to improve an existing microphone preamplifier design for Sandhill Audio Oy in order to accomplish better distortion performance and better suitability for digital control of the unit. The environment the preamplifier will be used in, as well as its boundary conditions are introduced in the first section of this thesis work. Most recording chain components are briefly explained and signal level ranges are investigated. The main design focus was put on improving the analog circuit design, although, for the sake of clarity the basic structure of the digital control system is also briefly explained. The front end gain structure was designed to accommodate a digitally controlled relay switching, the eq...