Does anyone have an informed opinion regarding comparisons of SCA mic preamps vs John Hardy, or Great River? I realize the "bang for the buck" argument on behalf of SCA. But from a head-to-head comparison of sheer sonic quality, can you hear a difference between e.g. the SCA J99 vs the John Hardy manufactured mic preamp?

New to the world of recording, I'm learning more and more each day about options, alternatives, various types of equipment, brands, etc. Just this morning while drooling over the Mackie Controller home page, I noticed SAW Studio support. What is SAW Studio? So I checked out the web site, watched some of their videos, and overall I was pretty impressed. Unfortunately, it is quite pricey.

I was looking around and found this link

if you go to mid bottom page they compare AKG,Audio-Technica, Neumann, RODE s

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Hi everyone,

I am looking for some user comments and comparisons of the Alesis HD24, Tascam 2424, Mackie Hd24, Radar's contribuion to the same field.

So far I had been thinking about the Alesis model. Now I hear that the Mackie has just dropped price dramatically.

Which one of the above (or others) should I get as a most bang for the buck?

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Ok, it's a given that nothing is like my 65 Jazz Bass, or my 77 Music Man. But the fact is, there are other basses that are in the ball park of these, and though the feel and sound is not exactly the same, there are at least some instruments that are similar.

So, with all these new LD condensor mics out there, is there something that is in the ball park of -

Hi! Anyone know of any CD's done all analog (CURRENT) and similar genre CD's done all digital, both having gone through decent mastering suites? Current recordings, rock,pop,dance,hip hop ,jazz,classical prefered; at least I'll have something I can add to my collection I would listen to again =) Thanks! Nikki =)

Hi Fletcher, and everyone,

Anyone know what the differences are between these two mics?
I know the 193 is cardioid only and the U87 is multi.
What are the differences/similarities in design (I assume single v. dual diaphragm? capsule? electronics?) and sonic signature.

Thanks in advance...
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