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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
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Well, BE WARNED MBOX 3 PRO USERS, apparently the Mbox 3 Pro's line inputs are WAY too hot when using an external preamp (which I had planned on using when I bought the interface). I have to say, this makes me extremely disappointed in Avid's design specs and I feel like I have been fleeced. This will limit my creativity very much as I like to implement different preamp flavors on my recordings. Has anyone heard if Avid is offering to attenuate the line input gains INSIDE the unit (as they rightly should)? I do not want to get into using SPIDF or gerry-rigged resistor pads or Shure's separate pad. All are just a half-way patch job compared to what I want to do and what the Mbox 3 Pro PROMISED to do. |
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
Mbox3 came out in 2013 didn't it? If not 2012. I would assume Apogee's conversion is top notch nowadays (inside avid's corporate box obviously)
And that ought to say something that they are not developing a further hardware line for the mbox crowd. They sourced Apogee to do that
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
I bought Pro when it came out in 2012, yes. Intention was to use stock preamps until I saved for a good external pre. Conversion by Pro is good. Was hoping to use it for an interface for years to come.
It's strange to me that the mic inputs are too LOW and that the line inputs are too HOT. It makes one wonder if during manufacturing Avid switched/botched the specs. It would have made more sense to set gain other way around, no? That's my guess anyway. They should offer in-house adjustments in my opinion. |
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Do you know that pulling the gain knob out engages a pad?
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
2010 further proves the point that the jive bird was not fleeced.
Most interfaces that you purchased 5 years ago would not be suitable for your use today as you grow and change and add hardware
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
Top Jimmy: I am referring to LINE not mic inputs. Avid claims line bypasses preamps, but my signal is too hot. Is there anything I can do in CP I don't know about?
YYR123: You might want to take a course in logic. My not remembering the exact year the interface came out has nothing to do with the FACT that Avid has a hot line input. I am not the only one with this issue: http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t...ine+inputs+hot By the way, if you have something CONSTRUCTIVE and PROFESSIONAL to say which will help me, I would appreciate it. |
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You can certainly ask BLA how many of those mods they've done, if you're worried about it, but they do stand TOTALLY behind all of their work, so it shouldn't be an issue, in my mind. Quote:
As far as using external pres... my thought, especially after doing the BLA mods, was to get a pre that had SPDIF out for two more good sounding channels, giving me a total of 6 with the Pro3. What I have externally is the Audient Mico http://audient.com/products/mico-dua...e-preamplifier which is a great addition, especiailly when using the Mico with a single-point stereo mic. Good luck with your shopping...
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
Thanks for advice Eric. I briefly considered the BLA mod, but I really want to use my Neve 1073 LB.
I'm no pro engineer, so explain to me why Avid would put four line inputs in the Mbox 3 Pro without bypassing the preamps. Also, I replied to a guy on GS who apparently records analog to channels 5 and 6. Do they not have preamps? Would that be a viable way to connect an external pre? Appreciate your help. |
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Re: Mbox 3 vs. Mbox 3 Pro Preamps
Absolutely! My option gives me 4 improved internal pres on the Pro3 and an external with great AD conversion, and send wordclock from the Pro3 to the Audient to sync it all. For me, this is a great option. You do what you need to do.... it's all good.
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