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Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
I have no decent mic pre-amp whatsoever. The pres on my 002 and Octane do the job as far as instruments are concerned, but I need a really good vocal preamp. I'm looking at prices between $800-$1500. Right now, I'm debating between the Groove Tubes SuPre and the Manley Mono Mic Pre. They're both $1440. I like the idea of the SuPre because I can use it with overheads and micing guitar amps (since I use 2 mics) as well as vocals. But I feel partial towards the Manley because I'm a huge fan of the Manley sound. I have a Blue Baby Bottle and I'd really prefer a tube pre over solid-state. I'm also looking at the Summit Audio 2BA-221 for $629.
Does anyone have an opinion about these pres or any other tube mono or dual mono mic pres in my price range? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! .eric
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
THis is what I would look at in order: if it is 1 that you are looking for
1. Vintech X73i - Very versatile and great for rock guitars, vocals, bass, kick/snare 2. Vintech 1272 - 2 channel - great for vocals, kick, snare, bass just about anything really 3. Save up a bit more and get a API 3124 - AWESOME, flat out. 4. You can always put together a SSL lunchbox? None of these are tube pres, but I think that you will love any of them. Doc
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
Thanks Doc, I will definitely check those out.
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
Get one of these:
Hamtone Tube Mic Pre, Two chanels. As good as any other pre out there. Built like a tank and sounds like "butter". Sounds great on vocals!!!! http://hamptone.com/HVTP2.htm |
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
I also like the x73i. For a dual, the Neve Portico 5012 is at the upper end of your price range and it's incredible, especially on acoustic guitar.
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
Just built a set of SCA J99 Jensen Twin Servo clones. Two channels, chasis and power supply under $1k for kits or a few hundred more prebuilt. Solid state but very pristine for vocals and acoustic instruments especially when used with the John Hardy 990c op-amps. A little more color may be desirable for rock/pop vocals in which case the N72 preamps might be more appropriate.
http://www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA/SCA.htm Rick |
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
JI'm thinking about getting a Universal audio Solo 610. Anybody use these? Heard they were excellent for guitars, kick drums, and bass guitars.
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
I love my LA610 and the solo610 should be the same pre without the compressor.
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
This is a vote for the vintech 1272. I love mine.
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Re: Looking at pre-amps, NEED OPINIONS!
I have a Trident S-40 that I really like for vocals. An SM7 sounds great through it!!! Sometimes I'll send it to a tube compressor on the way in to Pro Tools.
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