The Magic Pre 4100 — Hand-Built, Pure, and Powerful
 
Bring vintage tone, modern control, and pro-grade parts to every session. Designed and hand-built in the USA by Teegarden Audio, the Magic Pre 4100 is a discrete, solid-state Class-AB microphone preamp that delivers clarity, punch, and studio-grade accuracy — without the boutique price.
 
Why engineers, producers, and players reach for the Magic Pre 4100
Proven pedigree: Bret Teegarden and the Teegarden Audio team drew on decades of pro audio design and obsessive R&D to craft a preamp whose circuitry honors vintage practice while solving modern recording problems.
Real, reliable parts: Sifam VU meters for intuitive level reading, a true +48V phantom supply, and a -20 dB pad give you hands-on control in any tracking situation.
Built to last: Highest-quality components and careful hand assembly in the USA mean the unit looks, feels, and performs like gear made to stay in racks for years.
Sound that sells: Musicians and engineers consistently describe the Magic Pre as clear, punchy, and extremely accurate — it captures the character of instruments and voices without artificial color or unwanted distortion.
 
Features at a glance
Discrete solid-state Class-AB topology for headroom and musical response
Sifam VU meters for vintage metering and precise gain staging
+48V phantom power for condenser mics
-20 dB pad for hot sources and clean gain control
Hand-built in the USA with premium parts and craftsmanship
 
What people are saying
“Instant clarity and the kind of punch you want on electric guitar and vocals.”
“Hands-down the best solid-state preamp I’ve used in this price range — detailed but musical.”
“Built like a tank, sounds like it costs four times as much.”
 
Pure and simple — the Magic Pre 4100

If you want a preamp that captures the essence of your performance without gimmicks, the Magic Pre 4100 delivers. It’s honest design, trusted parts, and real-world performance from a maker that knows recording gear inside and out.
 
Ready to upgrade your front end? Add the Magic Pre 4100 to your rig and hear the difference Bret Teegarden set out to build.