Preamp
Tuesday, October 31 2006 @ 02:03 PM CST

Does anyone know of a good mic pre? I'm using an M-Audio FireWire Solo interface currently and wanted something with a little more definition, if that's the right word.

Thanks...

Re:Preamp
Tuesday, October 31 2006 @ 02:26 PM CST

I've been using a Behringer Tube Ultragain Mic200 and I really like it - gives me a good tone on acoustic guitar, mandolin and fiddle plus it works well for both recording and performing live.

KK

Re:Preamp
Tuesday, October 31 2006 @ 02:41 PM CST

What's your price range? Do you want a dedicated preamp, or an audio interface that has preamps included? Tube or solid state? Lots of factors here. I'm guessing you're not asking for an Avalon 737.

Mason

Re:Preamp
Wednesday, November 01 2006 @ 03:31 PM CST

Quote by: seanmac Does anyone know of a good mic pre? I'm using an M-Audio FireWire Solo interface currently and wanted something with a little more definition, if that's the right word. Thanks...

Say, Brother,

How Fat is the Checkbook on this one? Personally, I always recommend Buying the Best that you can, at the Time, so you don't throw it away when you buy The Good One, later, Eh?

PreSonus:
BLUETUBE - Only one under $500 that works. Uses a 12AX7 pretty Effectively.
THE ADL 600 - TUBES - Studio Quality ($1800) at half the Price!

HARDY: (TUBES)
M1 Personal, or the M2 (just North of $1200, I believe).

MANLEY:
Mic EQ 500 - TUBE Pre, With Tube EQ, (around $2900)
VOXBOX - STUDIO Level. Tube Mic Pre, Tube Compressor,EQ, Limiter, and De-esser ($4000), BUT You'll Never have to buy another One.

If you're Building a System, buy the Best you can (there's always Ebay). Experimenting - PreSonus, Focusrite, etc. Make Sure that you have the right Mics for the Pre (impedence, Ohm ratios)! Any decent Pre can make a HUGE difference; the Right Mic/Pre combination and you won't recognize who is singing/playing. There are real good, inexpensive Mics, but need the right Pre AND real or digital Compressors for Vx Tracks.

Best Regards,
Cooper

Re:Preamp
Wednesday, November 01 2006 @ 05:04 PM CST

coop - have you ever heard the Avalon 737? I went to a demo at Guitar Center and it sounds freakin' amazing. Definitely my next preamp purchase. Of course, it probably won't be for another year or six.

Mason

Re:Preamp
Wednesday, November 01 2006 @ 07:58 PM CST

Quote by: Tiny_Man_Inside coop - have you ever heard the Avalon 737? I went to a demo at Guitar Center and it sounds freakin' amazing. Definitely my next preamp purchase. Of course, it probably won't be for another year or six. Mason

Not Yet.
However - I May have some time Next Week (Ut Oh!).

Best to You,
Coop

Re:Preamp
Wednesday, November 01 2006 @ 09:58 PM CST

ART do some fery well-reviewed ones

Re:Preamp
Wednesday, November 01 2006 @ 10:03 PM CST

You can't beat the price for the ART Tube MP. I know of 2 artists with major releases, that have high end gear and this "low" quality tube pre - Solvent and David Kristian. They can be found for under $50. I've seen them on ebay for $20. Cheers!

Re:Preamp
Thursday, November 02 2006 @ 12:01 AM CST

I know Springclock is big on the Presonus Blue tube which is a dual channel pre. They also make a single channel version simply called the Tube pre for a fraction of the price. Word on the street is that if you swap out the cheap chinese tube that comes stock in it with a groove tube or better that it really makes these units come to life.
(a relatively simple procedure) I'm looking into buying a tube pre of some sort soon, i'm still researching what to buy, but right now I'm leading towards the presonus stuff.

Re:Preamp
Thursday, November 02 2006 @ 12:06 AM CST

I have the PreSouns BlueTube...it Rawks. Big sound, small pricetag.