Great pre's and very colored. Used my 2NV on a number of sources including vox, acoustic guitars, synth's and even a jazz harp. Very pleased with the results from everything I've used it with so far.

I typically use a pair SP C4's on acoustic guitar (typically nylong stringed ones but steel strings come through nicely as well). The combination is quite nice IMO. A little darker than many folks seem to prefer these days but I'm a little tired of the ultra bright and crispy highs that seem to permeate everything.

Haven't run too many vocalists through the 2NV yet, but so far it's worked well with everyone I've used it with (male and female). So far, my favorite mic to run through it is a Brauner Phantom C, but I've also had good results with SP C1's and B1's.

Very pleased with mine so far and would highly recommend it if you're in the market for a colored pre.

Last full album I produced as a freelancer, I ran vocals, acoustic guitars and drum overheads through the 2NV! Mixing was a BREEZE!

Vocals - SoundElux 251 --> 2NV --> Manley ELOP --> Pro-Tools HD

Acoustic Guitar - AKG 451B-->2NV --> Pro-Tools HD (i don't usually compress when recording)

Drum Overheads - B.L.U.E. Dragonfly --> 2NV --> Pro-Tools HD

At that point, all my work was being done at Perfect Sound Studios, in Bolingbrook, IL http://www.perfectsnd.com

-Matt Feddermann
Phase Recording Studios
http://www.phaserecordingstudios.com
847.831.5424

All you need to do with the Great River MP-2NV to get the sound cleaner is to turn down the gain and up the output level. It's one of the most versatile sounding pres made.

On the mic thing, it's hard to get one mic that does it all. Generally, it's a good idea to get a mic with a nice high end such as the Blue Dragonfly and get a neutral mic such as the Baby Bottle to give you some flexibility. A sort of in betweener mic is the AT4040.

Thanks All! Anyone used the soundelux U195 or u99 with it for vocals on the clearer, mellower, higher register (I seem to record female and tenors mostly)? I can't afford a 251 but I've never heard anything bad about the Soundelux line - wondering how these two mics differ and match up with the 2NV.

ILS

Originally posted by mfedderman:
Last full album I produced as a freelancer, I ran vocals, acoustic guitars and drum overheads through the 2NV! Mixing was a BREEZE!

Vocals - SoundElux 251 --> 2NV --> Manley ELOP --> Pro-Tools HD

Acoustic Guitar - AKG 451B-->2NV --> Pro-Tools HD (i don't usually compress when recording)
interesting i,m about to start recording an album using mainly the sebatron pre .Still wondering whether to try out the great river as the main pre....recording drums ac.guits,vox .I want a kind of early seventies sound ,not too clinical.Any thoughts
Drum Overheads - B.L.U.E. Dragonfly --> 2NV --> Pro-Tools HD

At that point, all my work was being done at Perfect Sound Studios, in Bolingbrook, IL http://www.perfectsnd.com

-Matt Feddermann
Phase Recording Studios
http://www.phaserecordingstudios.com
847.831.5424

Originally posted by julian lamp:

Originally posted by mfedderman:
Last full album I produced as a freelancer, I ran vocals, acoustic guitars and drum overheads through the 2NV! Mixing was a BREEZE!

Vocals - SoundElux 251 --> 2NV --> Manley ELOP --> Pro-Tools HD

Acoustic Guitar - AKG 451B-->2NV --> Pro-Tools HD (i don't usually compress when recording)
interesting i,m about to start recording an album using mainly the sebatron pre .Still wondering whether to try out the great river as the main pre....recording drums ac.guits,vox .I want a kind of early seventies sound ,not too clinical.Any thoughts
Drum Overheads - B.L.U.E. Dragonfly --> 2NV --> Pro-Tools HD

At that point, all my work was being done at Perfect Sound Studios, in Bolingbrook, IL http://www.perfectsnd.com

-Matt Feddermann
Phase Recording Studios
http://www.phaserecordingstudios.com
847.831.5424

oh dear sorry mfedermann ive mangled your post ,i was asking about the overall sound of the great river.