hi guys, i need a multi-channel pre-amp, mainly for tracking drums. i've narrowed it down to these 2 pres, which work out to roughly the same cost. the JLM is twice as many channels, but the API is an API. if these are in the same league in terms of sound (not necessarily identical but equally good) i would jump on the JLM in a heartbeat. i don't know how many people would have used the JLM seeing as it's a small aussie manufacturer, but i thought i'd ask anyhow. if anyone can tell me where it's at compared to the API/OSA/chandler/buzz/a-designs/shaddow hills level of pres i'd be most appreciative. any alternative suggestions are also welcome!
i'm sure everyone knows the API, but here's the link to the JLM TMP8:
http://www.jlmaudio.com/TMP8.htm
cheers!
simon
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JLM JLM JLM but then, I'm biased buy both the Chandler is qui
JLM JLM JLM
but then, I'm biased
buy both
the Chandler is quite different to the API or the JLM TMP8
haven't heard the Buzz unit but it's structure is a little different again to the API and JLM or Chandler
all of these are ... in a sense ... boutique and so you will just need to audition them to know for sure
I think you will be very happy with either
JLM JLM JLM
thanks for the replies guys. i've heard good and not so good thi
thanks for the replies guys. i've heard good and not so good things about the sebatron, the biggest complaint seems to be the "wooly" sound. i know they're popular around here, but this is from someone who's opinion i trust, and who has a boatload of gear. i'm aware all the other pres i mentioned are different, but i'm just trying to get something on par with these brands in terms of quality and respectability. something that any pro studio would proudly slot in between a rack of V76's and 1073's.
basically i want something i won't ever want to replace, regardless how many other pres i buy down the track. i'm pretty sure the API is in that league. i'm just trying to work out if the JLM is as well considering it's around half the cost per channel.
When you think about it for just a moment, you'll realize that y
When you think about it for just a moment, you'll realize that your favorite rock-and-roll drum sounds were either recorded with API or with Neve. Any questions?
But such and such has better specifications? But such and such is less expensive? But such and such has more knobs?
I've never heard the musical hit by such and such nor have I seen the movie.
Ms. Remy Ann David
Good friends of the API's and the Neve's
The JLM is good ... but you will never know for sure until you a
The JLM is good
... but you will never know for sure until you also own an API
as Remy said
much of what you have listened to in the way of rock-and-roll drum sounds
is down to the Neve and API
I see no harm in owning one of the API dual or quads
Mic and Mic-pres
get some of the long time industry standards to compare these newer units too
it's the only way you will ever know
you should check out the sebatron vmp4000e .It sounds fantastic
you should check out the sebatron vmp4000e .It sounds fantastic on drums .
http://www.sebatron.com
i have heard the JLMTMP8 it's ok but i would steer closer to the API myself.
if it is only drums then you would not need much gain?i.e will they be used for anything else?