I am trying to set up a top front end - mic preamp/comp/eq etc. Mostly concerning the compressor and eq, how does one do this effectively? Through experience of my own and research it seems that one should comp/eq tracks in relation to other tracks, not on their own, which would mean to comp and eq after recording/tracking.

Hi all,
I'm thinking of buying a Brauner VM1 to use with my Avalon 737 going straight to my ApogeeAD 16X and in to my pc. .
But it's a little bit scary that I can't find nothing on the internet about the duo 737/VM1. The mic is a bit too expansive to gamble, so please give me some input on this one!

I'm in the market to by some preamps as well. Which one would be better using either an AKG c12vr/414, u87. I've herd the what the 737 is capable of but i'm also hearing a lot of people talkin about the lunchbox. (this would be for hip hop /r&b) let the chye know :lol:

This may make me sound a bit dumb, but if I disable the EQ and Compression in the Thorax, in essence just using it as a pre-amp, is that pre-amp identical to the VMP1000e?

I'm thinking I'd like a VMP and a Thorax, but if I get them both with the Thorax, I just might pony up the extra $$$.

I am looking now to expand my front end chain. currently i have the M5 and 747sp into a TC M3000.

I was wondering about the Quartet 2 but the cost is pretty high although i understand why after having talked to someone about it.

that being said and i know this is subjective but has anyone used that and compared it to say a 737sp, or a stt-1, or just the Quartet?

Hi everyone

Can I use tube mic with tube mic preamp ?

For example Numann M149 with Avalon vt-737 tube preamp...

Regards

Abdullah Al balushi 8)

I have been looking for quite some time, reading forums etc. and can't make up my mind I need some help please.
For vocals primarily - what are the best& quietest Mic pre/ compressor combos to front a good DAW .

I was woundering if anyone could explain to me the difference between a channel strip and a mic preamp? Is the thorax the same as the vmp 1000 with the addition of the eq and compessor or is it something to add on to a mic preamp? Sorry if this is a stupid question I tried to find more info by using the search but it wasnt working.

Hi,
I'm looking for a vocal channel strip or set of rack gear to lug around with me to practice and live venues. I primarily need it for phantom power, compression (really squash it), and maybe eq to filter out feedback. I am also considering using it to output into and in ear monitoring system.

I'm going to the studio to record my sax. To cut down on studio time, can you give me some suggestions on which setting to use for the Avalon 737 Preamp? The engineer doesn't know. I'm looking for a warm sound..

I'm using a AKG 414 mic

I'd prefer not to guess at a setting in the book.

Ray