Hi BryanB !

I was wundering if anyone could exsplain to me the difference between a channel strip and a mic pre?

A channel strip usually entails a mic pre and E.Q and usually some sort of compressor.... a three in one ...
Because of the close proximity of the circuitry and the fact that cables aren't needed to interface the three types of units ( mic pre/EQ/compressor),, channel strips often offer better performance than three dedicated units.

Is the THORAX the same as the vmp 1000 with the addition of the eq and compessor or is it something to add on to a mic pre?

Yes , the THORAX is a mic pre as well.
It has over 60db of gain , with variable colour control., and a three way PAD.The THORAX mic pre circuit is an extrapalated VMP circuit .... slightly ' Hot Rodded ' to perform a wider range of functions ...
The EQ section is Passive RC with preselected ' oddball ' frequencies to compliment your exsisting gear.... microphones , digital recording software .... . The bands are high up or low down ... with the Pad selection driving the bottom mids .....
Compression is 'Optical ' with Attack and Release constants variable over three ranges via the 'A/D factor ' switch.
Metering options include : preamp , main output and gain reduction.
All gain make up is Valve. All circuitry is Class A discrete.

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Thanks alot sir, I appreiciate your reply and am considering buying one. I have one more question for you if you dont mind, do you think that the rode k2 would go well with the thorax for rap, r&b, and maybe even some choir's. I am also considering the tlm103 along with the c414 Tll.

I have one more question for you if you don't mind, do you think that the rode k2 would go well with the THORAX for rap, r&b, and maybe even some choir's.

Yes that's why we've designed it with a few more options at the very front end.
The PAD and Colour control interact to provide a wide range of dynamic structures that are designed to match up to all varieties of mics.

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thanks for help seb.