Mic pre's for ProTools..

[rodney morris]

I work for a relief organization and I record 98% v/o. Just bought 2 Neumann TLM-103's (LOVE THEM). Now I want real mic pres (currently using built in pres on HUI). I've had suggestions for 9098's and Millenia Media pres. I came across a Focusrite Platinum 1 Voice Master for about $600, but I don't know how it sounds. Has anyone heard this particular pre? Any other suggestions given the mics and application?

[Avgerinos]

Anyone using the new Neumann True 8 channel mic pre ? I've heard a lot of good reviews ,
only around $2,200 for eight channels . . .

[Kenny Gioia]

Jonny Atack

How do the Brent Averill 1272s sound? Can you buy them by mail without worry?

They sound great. It's the same Pre as in the 1073's.

It's actually a modified line amp in the old Neve console. They give you there own power supply. They are a real company so I wouldn't be afraid about using them. Been around for years. They Fedexed it to me next day.


As for the differences between Neve mic Pre's
The 1073 is the Pre with EQ right out of the console. It has the 1272 mic pre inside it.
1066 has a different EQ but the same pre. These are all class A pre's. There's only one different Pre that comes out of the 8068 console but you don't here about them much although they kick ass.

[Kenny Gioia]

Jonny Atack

the Rosetta 96K (AD only and has to be the master clock i.e. can't be slave to anything else).

How would I use the Rosetta with Pro Tools then. Do I need to but a USD or can I just plug in the Digital outs to my 888

Thanks

[Jonny Atack]

Produceher,

Thanks for the info on those Neve pres.

I used a Rosetta 48K once on a test. It worked fine using AES out of the Rosetta to AES in of the 888/24. But you're monitoring back out with your 888.

If you're using a lynx or microlynx system I think you need the sync capabilities of the AD8000 or PSX100.

Considering that an AD8000 is 4x more expensive than a Rosetta 48K (and 3x more than a Rosetta 96K) but provides you with four times the A/D channels plus 8 channels of D/A plus full sync capability, digital patchbay, and much better visual metering, I think the AD8K is a much better deal. You'll probably feel limited with a Rosetta.

Just my $.02.