My first pre ?

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 12:14 pm

Hello!

A friend vsiting Canada, and a good opportunity to get a good pre. All i used so far has been entry level.

I am much confused about the direction to take. Clean or colored, Solid State or tube. But i have a feeling a tube would be well for me. I think ill stretch my budget to around USD1000-1200, give or take. And am heavily inclined towards the Sebatron VMP's. I read they can go from very clean to heavy color. I would like at least two channels, but if one channel in that money can really make the investment worth it, so be it.

I would like the pre to be versatile, and work well on Acoustic guitars (important), Driven cabinets, Bass DI, Vocals (v. important) and if also rock drums (Kik and snare primarily. Was also looking at a luchbox with 2 channels of 512's, but cant afford it yet, unless i get a luchbox free )

Have been reading and consider :

Sebatron VMP
Summit Audio TPA-200B
GT Brick

Kindly advice. My impression is that shipping from the US to Canada is a no-problem affair ?

Thanks a super ton!
Sidhu

Also, are there any ribbons in a USD200-300 range that are nice ?

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:38 pm

Between those I would pick up the Sebatron, even more if you look at 2000 model.

API lunchbox is also good idea, it's around 500$ and single channel pres are 700-750$ each. I have 2x512 and they are great. There are also more options to fill the box, not just the API.

Good ribbon on the budget: http://www.cascademicrophones.com/cascade_FAT_HEAD_II.html

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 2:31 pm

I am looking at the 2000. Thank yo for your time...

The API is next year. outta budget. And hopefully the 10 module rack!

Cheers!
Sidhu

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