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connecting a good pre to a not-so-good pre

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Submitted by doubleJ on

Hello...

Most of the computer interfaces that I've seen that have XLR or neutrik inputs go through an internal preamp. If I have a mic connected to a good external preamp, would the interface's lower-quality preamp cause any problems, or is there a better way to connect? I'm looking at a usb interface as it's for a laptop.

I was thinking that the external preamp could connect to a 1/4" insert, thus bypassing the internal preamp. Would that be better or does it really even matter?

JJ

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