I have an older VMP-4000e with the -30db pad switch. I notice the newer ones have a -25db value on the pad switch. What do I need to do (component swap) to change my pad value to the newer -25db spec. I have major soldering skills.

DAvid Blackmon

Hey folks i just bought the Focusrite ISA 428 about a month ago and the damn thing doesnt seem to work properly.

Ive tried different mics, cords,configurations and what I'm getting is a clipped signal half way up the meter(-8). It almost sounds like it is being overly compressed. This seems to be most problematic in the low end,but the general description is static,and muffled.

hey yall,i just got my new Focusrite ISA 428 in the mail today. gettin ready to plug it in and turn it on. pshyced. anybody got any experience with these mic preamp's they'ed like to share with the kid.

thanx willj

Hi,

Anyone using Brooke Siren Systems (BSS) DPR-402 with Focusrite ISA 428 ? How does this combination work? Any thoughts about BSS itself? I just got it for real cheap price and I would appreciate to hear comments of you.

Hey, I don't really post much, but I've been floating around for a while..

Anyway, I play in a reggae influenced band outta buffalo, NY. I've been doing the band's latest recordings in our home studio, (Mackie Board, MOTU A/D Converter, Soundcraft Compact 4, various mics, etc. )

hey everyone,

I am in the market for a new higher end preamp (currently only Twin Track Pro and the Tascam FW-1884 on board pres).

I am looking at the ISA 428, and recently because of all the great feedback, the JML TMP8.

I like the 428 because of the A/D card I can get along w/ 4 great pres..giving me 8 extra inputs in addition to my current 8.

i'll be using these for drums on varying styles of music, mostly rock and trip-hop. any thoughts? thinking drums only, mind you!

What do people think of the Sytek MPX-4Aii ?

What design does it use? And is it in a league above small console pre's? Would it considerably improve my sound if I was currently using the latter?

well, I have heard really good things on both of these units and have never heard anyone compare them to each other. They are both 4 channel mic preamps, the 428 being solid state with the optional 8 channel ADAT out ($1699, $599 for optional ADAT a/d), and the VMP-4000e is tube with just analog outs ($1899). I know they have different "colors of sound", but is one better quality?

Kurt,

Great review on the VMP 4000e. with a US price of $1497.00 for a quad pre..

Also to all:
take note that Sebatron is offering a 2 channel version called the VMP 2000e and it's going for $850.00 USD . an equally unbelievable price for a 2 channel/stereo tube pre.

great job Kurt