I'm contemplating my next buy. It will be a preamp. I'm looking for "that tube sound". I need richness and clarity, etc. This preamp is primarily for vocals. If it does vocals well, then I'm happy. I can always try it out on other things.

That being said, I'm torn between these two:

I'm going to buy one of thse units after much reading about it.
i have one question though, i have a blue reactor mic going into a Focusrite ISA one...i will be plugging that into the ART pro vla ii then to my sound card, my question is. the tube thats in the pro vla, will that give my voice the "tube sound"? is it in effect like having a ISA one AND tubes?

Hi,

Are they the same, digital section notwithstanding?

I have a PreSonus Firepod - is it worth the extra money to get the digital section in the ART digital, or are my Firepod converter at the same level?

Thanks!
-Johntodd

I received an ART TPS II and would like to upgrade the tubes. Any suggestions?

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the forum. I want to get better at recording, so I'm focusing on adding gear to round out my studio. Here's what I'm working with right now-

I currently have an Aphex 107, and have swapped the tubes. I haven't had much time to play around with it, and will still do a lot more experimenting before I make any decision, but what are your opinions on the ART Pro MPA when compared to the Aphex? Differences, pros and cons, etc. I know some people on here have experience with either one or both.

Hi there

Hello.

OK, I know ART isn't the best mic preamp, but I have an MPA Gold and I am a little confused about the gain staging. I am hoping that there is someone out there that may have one that can help.