I'm looking for a low cost premp to drive my Beyer M260 this is a bit above what I would like to pay but looks very interesting. I live so far off the beaten path I can't try stuff out which sucks. Any other suggestions? Are the PreSonus BlueTube DP Stereo Dual Path Microphone/Instrument Preamp With 12AX7 Tube I like the price break. I want to try this with vocals (flavor I hope) and possibly record some pipes.
Thanks!
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Grace-Design-m101 -Microphone-Preamp?sku=181053
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-BlueTube-DP-Stereo-Microphone-Preamp?sku=184132
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If you let us know what the rest of your signal chain is it migh
If you let us know what the rest of your signal chain is it might help in getting better advice.
I don't know anything about the Grace unit but the Presonus one I have used, it added a smal amount of "warmth" but was not an outstanding difference IMO. This DP unit is a stereo (dual input) that uses one tube not sure how they do that, but Presonus makes a similar single path unit for about half the cost. http://www.platinum-records.com/Presonus-TubePre-Mono-tube-preamp-prod9488.htm
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Here, check out this pre. I've got to get one soon, they have va
Here, check out this pre. I've got to get one soon, they have variable input impedance for your ribbon mic and are worth saving up your$ for, i've heard they are more versatile than the Grace:
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Summit-Audio-2BA-221-Tube-Mic-and-Line-Module?sku=188005
I'm running into a Phonic Helic24 firewire board. I also have a
I'm running into a Phonic Helic24 firewire board. I also have a TC Helicon Voice Live which I may or may not use. I was just under the impression that the Ribbon have very low output and need a good pre. I will try mine when I get it in but was just checking out possibilities.