Joemeek

Joemeek

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Also known as: Joe Meek

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Joemeek is a pro-audio brand specializing in photo-optical compressors, microphone preamplifiers, channel strips, EQs, and enhancers aimed at the project-studio and professional recording markets. The company was launched in 1993 by former session singer and engineer Ted Fletcher, who named it as a tribute to the pioneering British record producer Joe Meek, whose 1960s work with optical compres...

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Joemeek is a pro-audio brand specializing in photo-optical compressors, microphone preamplifiers, channel strips, EQs, and enhancers aimed at the project-studio and professional recording markets. The company was launched in 1993 by former session singer and engineer Ted Fletcher, who named it as a tribute to the pioneering British record producer Joe Meek, whose 1960s work with optical compression helped inspire the product line. Early units became instantly recognizable by their bright green chassis — a color reportedly derived from 'British Leyland Jade' paint used on the prototypes.

The brand's catalog centers on the Voice Channel series (VC1, VC3, VC6) combining mic pre, opto-compression, and enhancer stages in a single box, alongside standalone compressors such as the SC2 stereo compressor and SC4 mastering compressor. Joemeek also produces studio microphones and the higher-end 'Telstar' series, named after the Joe Meek-produced hit of the same name. The VC3 Pro Channel and SC2.2 have become staples in budget-to-mid-range tracking and mixing setups.

Ownership of the name and product line moved to Los Angeles-based PMI Audio Group in 2003, which has continued to manufacture and distribute Joemeek gear. Ted Fletcher went on to build hand-made studio equipment under the TFPRO name. The opto-compression sound associated with Joemeek units is often described as musical and 'colored,' making the boxes a frequent recommendation for vocal chains and drum bus processing on a budget.

Joemeek has 37 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Channel Strips, Effects Processors, and Preamps. Their gear is featured by 20 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include Imogen Heap, J Mascis, and Deryck Whibley. Joemeek's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.

Artists Who Use Joemeek

Imogen Heap uses 2 Joemeek products

Imogen Heap

Keyboardist, Composer · Frou Frou

J Mascis uses 1 Joemeek product

J Mascis

Singer, Guitarist · Dinosaur Jr

Deryck Whibley uses 1 Joemeek product

Deryck Whibley

Singer, Guitarist · Sum 41

Steve Stevens uses 1 Joemeek product

Steve Stevens

Guitarist · Michael Jackson (band)

Underworld uses 1 Joemeek product

Underworld

Music Producer · Freur

Robert Del Naja uses 1 Joemeek product

Robert Del Naja

Singer · Massive Attack

Matt Berry uses 1 Joemeek product

Matt Berry

Singer, Guitarist · The Desert Sessions

Peter Svensson uses 1 Joemeek product

Peter Svensson

Guitarist, Music Producer · The Cardigans

Carl Cox uses 1 Joemeek product

Carl Cox

Music Producer · The Carl Cox Concept

Ben Grosse uses 1 Joemeek product

Ben Grosse

Keyboardist, Music Producer

The Crystal Method uses 1 Joemeek product

The Crystal Method

Music Producer · The Crystal Method & Bubba Sparxxx

kid606 uses 1 Joemeek product

kid606

Music Producer · Onibaba

Étienne de Crécy uses 1 Joemeek product

Étienne de Crécy

Music Producer, DJ · Motorbass

Karl Hyde uses 1 Joemeek product

Karl Hyde

Singer, Guitarist · Freur

Ed Rush & Optical uses 1 Joemeek product

Ed Rush & Optical

Music Producer · Ed Rush & Optical

Joshua Bright uses 1 Joemeek product

Joshua Bright

Singer, Guitarist

Ryo Okumoto uses 1 Joemeek product

Ryo Okumoto

Keyboardist · GPS

ALEX KRÜGER a.k.a. DUB TAYLOR uses 1 Joemeek product

ALEX KRÜGER a.k.a. DUB TAYLOR

Neil Arthur uses 1 Joemeek product

Neil Arthur

Singer, Keyboardist · Blancmange

Reggie Sears uses 1 Joemeek product

Reggie Sears

Singer, Guitarist · The Soul Generals

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