Feature:
I like the meequalizer the best, it is so touchy and boosting freequencies usually enhaces the sound vs. other "passive equalizers" The compressor is non-traditional as well in that the compression ratio seems to be variable dependant on how hard the threshold is being hit. I like the adjustable attack and release functions there. The de-esser is good, but cannot be used excessively becuse more-often it tends to hamper the sound with very harsh sibalance reduction even at the lowest setting. I'm not sure about what exactly the enhancer does, at first I thought it was a sort-of harmonizer, but it seems to be more of an additive eq that is triggered dynamically. Its great for adding fuzz to bass. One thing that is not clarified to well in the manual is the additional input for the digital A/D convererters. On the back there is a quarter inch that feeds the other half of the stereo digital signal. I found this to be a great surprise in that I can now utilize both of my s/pidif input channels. In this as well as other ways the oneq is setup to be linked with a second for stereo processing.

Quality:
I was first suprised by how light this unit is, how many tubes are in there anyway. The Vu meter is delcate and rattles in the housing.

Sound:
Whats great about this Preamp is that it can both sound very clean and direct but it can also be colored very nicely for recording bass and gritty vocals. If calbrated correctly and with confidence you most likely will not have to apply equalization or compression after the recording. The digital output allows the Joemeek to be be the wordclock master for my studio, which audbily increased the quality of sound.

Support:
The manual is written poorly and flamboyently, not once is the function of the "Iron" button discuseed. In my experience the with "iron enganged" the amp has more gain, and larger range of distortion, that can be applied sutbtly and with extreme.

Overall:
600 is very steep, a good alternative is the ART Pro channel which I also own, it retails for far less and has a channelpath that includes a compresser, limiter, and de-esser. Each dynamic effect can be used seperatly as an insert too. What you pay for here is a very unique way to color your sound. I have used the oneq most recently for an R&B project with many vocal layers, its great to process everything before it gets to the computer so I have nice fat takes, that require no dyanamic processing. Also, this thing just kicks ass for recording bass directly, I use a countryman DI, with XLR input to the Oneq allong with the Iron switch and enhancer to get a nice ammount of distortion that, may I say, sounds a little TUBE>

Feature:
The "Iron" button makes your mic sound "airy and creamy"..

Quality:
Make sure you purchase a digital audio coaxial cable to take full advantage of this unit..Huge difference in quality over using TRS analog plugs

Value:
Lets put it like this, my friend owns a Avalon 737 and this unit KILLS it without a doubt..i think the avalon and the OneQ should switch price tags..lol..i would still buy it

Desirability:
Very nice green paint on the front panel..love it..dont let the internet pics fool you, it really looks nice..

Sound:
Warm, Thick, Presence, Airy, Buttery, Milky, Silky, Smooth, ..LOL..buy it and see for yourself...I upgraded from a Presonus Eureka to this unit, and the difference is night and day..By the way, ive only used this product for vocals, so i cant comment on anything else

Ease of Use:
Im not going to lie, it takes a bit getting use to the compressor..very very tricky...but when u figure it out, youre in heaven..

Support:
Never had any issues that i needed to contact support about...

Overall:
If u want "sterile, lifeless" vocals, this unit is NOT for you, but those of you who want a true "warm thick airy" sound, do yourself a favor and BUY THIS UNIT NOW!!!!!!!