Hardware Inside is a series where Audio Animals co-founder Paul Ashmore takes a closer look at the equipment used in professional studios by literally lifting the lid and seeing what is inside. From compressors, preamps and converters to more unusual pieces of studio hardware, the series looks beyond the front panel to explore the components, construction and design behind the gear.

The aim is to give producers, engineers and gear enthusiasts a better understanding of how professional audio equipment is built and what makes different designs unique. It is a closer, more hands-on look at the technology behind the tools we use every day in the studio.