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The best mic and preamp...

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Submitted by anonymous on Thu, 07/21/2005 - 11:36

If you were to buy the best most versatile mic and preamp, which one would you buy? Neumann ua87 mic with Avalon Pre? Price no bar.

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20 years 3 months
John Stafford

I've never tried this one, so I can't recommend it BUT if I were in your position, I'd be very tempted to try the Soundelux E-250. Looks like a fascinating microphone. Again, I have never had the opportunity to try one, so I'm just suggesting you take a look.

Some of the Brauners are awe-inspiring, although they don't seem to suit everyone. Haven't heard the Phantom series.

John

Sun, 07/24/2005 - 02:16 Permalink

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Midlandmorgan

Of course, it all depends of what you are after...if this is a "desert island" type of question, I would have to say:

- API 512 (or the OSA clone) for pre
- EV RE 15/16 for mic

If you can't get great results with this pair, regardless of what you are recording instrument/genre wise, you will never be able to get it....

My opinion only.

Sun, 07/24/2005 - 05:14 Permalink