Preamp?
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Posted on Jan 01, 2005 10:02 pm
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I know this is a question with many answers and probably piss ya'll off just 4 asking but I gotta
uhmm what do you suggest I was going to go with
the presonus Tube Pre and probably still will but does anybody have anybody have any objection with this coice?
is there any others I should look into?
$6oo or so?under would be better but I'll go a little over
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oh yeah and Db you should consider a lyrics section 4 people to post there own or there favs from others for whatever reasons cause it would be a great way to showcase yourselves and broaden the horizions of others onto different music kay so iv'e been drinkin' a lil' but im serious bout all the **** iv'e said in the previous rambles so yeah .....??????????
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BrunoThe Quiet MindedMember
Since: Jan 01, 2003
Jan 02, 2005 09:24 am I was going to buy one of those until I asked about it here, in some old post. Some said it was noisy and stuff, so I gave up buying it. you may want to search for previous topics with the word presonus, there is some info there.
Jan 02, 2005 11:19 am if you mean you have $600 then go for a FMR RNP (Really Nice Preamp). Haven't heard one but the pros claim it to be the best buy under a grand.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 01:57 pm The Grace design 101 is in our Studio Equipment section and is rated very high by member and by members at MF.
www.homerecordingconnecti...iews&id=161
I have use one and found it very quiet and without color. That is the toughest part of getting a good pre-amp is getting one that is quiet and doesnt color the sound, unless you want it to. For the money it is one of the better choices.
The FMR Pre is also a good choice, although I cannot give a personal opinion on that one myself.
Jan 02, 2005 02:17 pm mmmm...thanks 4 the input but check out this badboy it's a little more than i wannna spend but i don't think I should skimp on a quality preamp tell me what you think?
www.presonus.com/eureka.html
And it's pretty too!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 04:35 pm Well ya, that is what is refered to as a channel strip. It is set up basiclly like complete channel on a high end console. You have all the necessary things in one big chunk. I have only read two reviews on the procuct, but both gave it mid to mid high ratings on everything. Presonus builds some pretty decent gear so you can take that with a grain of salt.
One thing you need to remember though when looking at this thing, it is only 1 channel. Meaning it is mono, it will not do stereo or 2 inputs at once. So if you are thinking of using it for any stereo uses you will be popping for a pair of them.
Jan 02, 2005 04:49 pm sorry bit of a rook but does mono or stereo matter?whats the diff what will be losing or gaining?stereo uses?what would be considered a stereo use?
Jan 02, 2005 05:08 pm this strip will only be able to preamplify one mic, not two or more. Mono would be one mic on a source (guitar amp for instance). Stereo would be two mics set up on one thing (for sake of argument, you can have two mics on one thing and it won't be stereo but it's not relevent here).
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Jan 02, 2005 06:48 pm While I've never used a Presonus myself, all I hear about them is that they're noisy preamps. I think that for the money, it'd be wise to check out brands like M-Audio (like the DMP-3), and the RNP mentioned above gets excellent marks also.
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Jan 02, 2005 10:20 pm All I ever hear is good stuff about RNP, but never actually tried one. The Grace Model 101, that Noize pointed out is what I use, and it is super clean and solid state. There is no tube to color the sound. I love it. It is right at the $600 mark, could prolly get it off ebay for slightly less.
Jan 02, 2005 10:27 pm man picking out gear is a pain in the azz soon as you think you know what your getting you change your mind like a thousand times you guys know what im talking about right?
I think im gonna stick with the eureka and if stinks I'll trade it in for something else but yeah the eureka seems to be great and should do what I want and more so Im just going to be a rebel (lol) take the risk and just do it!
Do you guys have the same problem picking your gear or at least when you first got started cause im working on my first set up and finding it a lil frustrating but alot of fun and educational at the same time so it ain't that bad
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jan 02, 2005 11:14 pm I agree with the frustrating part. It can be mind boggleing at times. I usually let my ears decide for me, but then I always had the option to go use a piece of gear before I decided to buy it. In these days it can be hard to do that, or find a place that is willing to let you actually test gear for any length of time. That is why I love Music Go Round or any store like it. I go in and if I find a guitar, amp or whatever I might be looking at. I plug it in sit down and go. Drums, no sweat grab some sticks and crank it out. In days gone by it was not uncommon to find several people jamming in a music store. That was really the best way to try out gear, hearing what it sound like with the rest of the musicians right there. But you would be hard pressed to find a store now that allows that kind of stuff to go on. It might distrub the other customer's.
cooloFrisco's Most UnderratedMember
Since: Jan 28, 2003
Jan 03, 2005 02:16 am Yeah, I've actually tested/played with all of my recording equipment (and I'm relatively new to this still). The only thing is that I could discern the difference from $200 Marshall Mic and the $700 Neumann, so the pocketbook took a hit. Same with the mic pre. Only difference with the monitors I got recently was that though I listened to them, I didn't really compare to other models much. My theory is that if you're not really completely sure of what you want, you should shoot low (cheap) and use that to learn. Then when you are more sure of yourself, find some higher quality stuff.
