vmp-1000e

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:46 pm

Hi all, I will ask another (boring, repetitive?) question..
Allowing my budgetary constraints I cannot afford an x-2...
so I am looking at the vmp-1000e as a single mic pre.
I will mainly be using this with electric acoustic and classical guitars..
The main mic's for the guitar amps will be standard sm57's and an e609.
Have a sontronics sigma ribbon on the way too..
Want a good condensor - the "other" part of the budget will be set aside for a decent condensor... something leaning towards not so bright...
(Yes I am another prefer it warm leaning to dark than bright).
Would the vmp-1000 be a good match to these requirements? (I am aware that there are a million other factors that forum posts dont cover - but - such is life :-\ )
Any other suggestions or items to compare this particular unit to?

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:40 am

The VMP is not my first choice for acoustic guitar, unless I'm going direct.
Can you swing a few extra clams for a Proxima?

That said, it does still do a decent job.

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:46 am

Not sure - the Sebatron page does not have the proxima listed under $AUD.
Personally if I could I would love to get the Cygnus but that is a couple of hundred over budget (about $1100 is as much as I go - saving for a house loan :-\

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:13 am

I use a vmp2000e for recording my acoustic guitars and DI bass. Love that tone. It sits well in any mix without much EQ at all. I use the low cut for acoustics to take out any low rumble.
For vocals I use a Thorax which is totally cool. Thumbs Up

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:53 am

To make room for more Sebatron releases in the near future we are considering terminating the production of the vmp-1000e and vmp-1000e VU.

It appears as though the economic viability is somewhat restricted for a single channel unit without comprimising the audio path or making the unit more expensive....
..or so the accountants tell me .... Evil or Very Mad

So I'd like it to be known that we have a limited number of production stock of the vmp-1000e and vmp-1000eVU available.
Please enquire at your nearest dealer or email us at Sebatron@Sebatron.com
if you are interested in any seconds before I give them to the Salvos.

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