Really really cheap preamp

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:27 pm

I would like to improve the quality of my vocals a bit, but I have no money. Would this make any noticeable change?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ART-Tube-MP-Studio-Mic-Preamp?sku=180581

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:28 pm

Hard to say without a comparison.
What's in the chain currently?

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:31 pm

Well right now im using an M-Audio Nova condenser into a Mbox mini 2 into garageband. Unless my friend leaves his mic, which is an MXL V69 tube condenser.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:44 pm

Not really, not enough to make you jump up and say "hot damn, listen to what I just did".

The preamp in the Mbox is equal to, if not better than, the ART box.
If you can, you should go to your nearest music shop and try out some different mics on your vox.

Comparison shop, find what fits you best.

Have you tried an SM57 or 58?
Condensers aren't the be-all, end-all when it comes to vox...

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:46 pm

Welcome to RO, by the way!

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:48 pm

Yeah, I have an sm57. I usually dont use it for vocals tho, unless im going for a different sound. And thank you very much for the help Mr. Bent!

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:51 pm

You're welcome!

If you do find that perfect mic that fits your voice / style - please come back and let us know about it!

BTW, lots of famous cats sing through 57's and 58's in the studio - pass it around.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:55 pm

Oh, one other thing - try taking the mics you already have access to and turning them a little to the left, the right, tilted forward - you don't always get the best results singing directly into the diaphragm. Even if you're using a thousand dollar mic!

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:58 pm

Okay, I will definitely have to try that. Thanks again.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:02 pm

scooterscot wrote:

And thank you very much for the help Mr. Bent!

Hey Bent - isn't "Mr. Bent" your dad??

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:04 pm

No, surprisingly enough, I was dropped here as a spore.

Being the BeNt number one to arrive on this rock, I think it is totally within my rights to command such titles as "Mr." and "Sir", as well as "Captain" and "His Majesty", to name but a few!

Laughing

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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:54 am

Lord Bent, I'm not sure I can deal with this Major Generalization but as we all know, the Colonel does chicken right. So can I address you as Mr. Chicken Bent?

Chicken fingers
Ms. Remy Ann David

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:58 am

The ART MP works nice as (replacement) DI for (bass) guitar. I use a simpler version of that one (without the meter) and it works. It is indeed not special, but it's OK.

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:15 am

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can I address you as Mr. Chicken Bent?

Anyway you like it, mistress Remy!

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