I am setting up a new DAW system and the idea occured to me that I might split the (outboard) mic preamp outputs on the way into the DAW with the split going to the mix console for no latency monitoring while recording. My instincts tell me this is probably a bad idea as the split will degrade the signal on the way to the DAW, however I thought I would run it by the group for opinions.

I have a CRane Song Flamingo on order for evaluation. If I like it, I intend to keep it. But I have a question...

Hey- any word on the quality of the mic preamp amps on this baby? Thinking about buying a couple RODE NT1's or one NT2 (or maybe the NT 1000, or NTK) Or who knows what kind of Mic! I'm going down to Boston tomorrow to check out Mic's for myself. Can only read so many reviews before saying, Damnit!- you want something done, you gotta hear it for yourself! But back to the subject.

Hello all,

Here's the scenario:
I'm running my mic preamp straight into my recorder
currently. I would like to split
the signal from the mic preamp and send the
additional output to my mixer so I can insert
into the mix bus for headphone distribution.

Has anyone tried any of those? Or can comment anything about those?
dbx 386, HHB Radius10, PreSonus MP20 or ART Tube Preamp System or DIO Tube Preamp System.
Thanks

What does something have to have or be to be classified Class A? Does it pretty much guarantee decent quality or is it more of a marketing thing?

As ATI is the parent company to API (I know this means little, yet it does mean something) - I have been checking out this preamp for my multi-channel needs for both live and studio needs

nice format, mixer and limters would be really handy - small, etc etc - heard great reviews, yet havent heard and cant find one around here to try.

I know, I know, your signal chain is only as strong as your weakest link. But if you were just starting to collect some nice equipment would you go for a couple nice mic preamps maybe an api 3124 and an Avalon or a Great River Neve and use some AT and Oktava condensers with 57's and 421's. Or to get a couple royers and a Neumann or two and use some Mackie pres or something like that.

OK, I currently have an Avalon 737 as my only mic preamp and a Lexicon MPX500 and TC M One as my reverbs. I'm not unhappy with the sound of either, but would like other options. I do plan on purchasing another compressor as well but that's a different topic. I use a 24 track HD, home studio, rock music.

Hi!

I have heard that there are modifications possible for my SX202 Mic Preamp, e.g. making it sound better, making it possible to use with batteries and such. Has anyone here had any experiences with these? Who does those mods? Is it worth the money?

Thanks in advance,
stefan