michjassir
17 October 2006
Hi I'm planning buying another pre for my studio about $2000, i was wondering what sounds best aGreat River or a Focusrite red
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Of the two, I'd get the Great River, provided you're doing rock
Of the two, I'd get the Great River, provided you're doing rock and pop stuff. It's got a nice kind of meat and punch for those styles.
As for having 20+ different pres: That's crazy. If you can't get the sound you want from, say, four different types of pre, then you're not utilizing the equipment fully. Plus, although a pre is a factor of the sound equation, it's a usually a small part. Mic and mic placement influence aural qualities more. Same with most EQs and comps.
>>i was wondering what sounds best agreat river or a focusrite r
>>i was wondering what sounds best agreat river or a focusrite red<<
Pres, wine & partners are a HIGHLY subjective choice.
If I could afford it I'd have a collection of at least 20 different pres...so far, I have managed to get 6 which I personally like. They are used all the time but, for different reasons, each has its own sound and character.
Just recently, I was incredibly fortunate to get a used (but MINT) TL-A VP-1 pre for less than a grand and it has proven to be an excellent performer and was used exclusively on two projects involving voice and acoustic guitar with superb results. It is now one of my favorite next to my Millennia, U-Audio, NEVE and SSL units.
Personally, I don't like the ones you mentioned but, as I have said...it's a HIGHLY subjective choice. Only YOU can decide which is "best" based on your taste and needs.