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Which preamps should one consider for a contrasting "character" from a neutral preamp?

My condensers are bright with neutral coloration, and I also use SM57 and ATM25.

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anonymous Thu, 01/08/2004 - 17:13

If those are your only two mic choices, then you need to get more mics before worrying about the pres. The mics will have WAY more influence on the color and character of your recordings than pres. They are the paint! The pres are the brush. The music is your canvas.

No, the pre character does not get amplified and exagerated through the mix process. Focus on your music. Assuming you have decent pres to start, mics and mic placement are your strongest determining factors. Pres are not going to make or break your recording (again, assuming you have something decent which won't cause fundamental problems).

A good engineer with a good musician with a good instrument can make marvelous recordings with modest means.

cheers,
t :)

anonymous Fri, 01/09/2004 - 06:46

I have three mic choices. My initial post did not spell out my AT4040, but listed it only as my bright/neutral condensor mic.

Unlike many here on this board, I'm not a studio engineer. My interest is live band recording combined with PA support, hence my Q10 pair and portable DAW. I anticipate generating only pocket change revenue from this adventure, so mega-buck gear is difficult to justify.