People,

Was looking to add a couple of RODE mics (NT-1 or 1A) to my project studio; & then began to think about also moving up in preamp quality, as well.

In looking over two choices, the Focusrite ISA220 & the PreSonus MP20, the Noise Floor specs are a bit tough to compare, for me.

The MP20 has 3 specs:

Anyone had a chance to hear this unit in advance or at any of the Trade shows?
What price point will this come in at?

Your comments?

Thanks...

Hola,

This is a multi-part question (as usual). Thanks for your patience.

I currently have an RME/Nuendo 8 i/o interface (48khz) going into a 002rack. I also use a Universal audio 2108 pre and I have 2 Avalon U5 DI's that I use for keyboards, Rhodes piano, and bass guitar.

Hey all --

When making sure I'm getting good levels into my Focusrite ISA 220,
I'm wondering if i should go by the VU Meter or the Digital Input Meter?

I find that If i make sure the input on the VU is getting nice levels
then i can get some nice low compression...

If you had two friends (OK, that drops most of your from the list), one wanted to give you an Avalon 737 and the other an old Focusrite 430 (not Mark II), which would you consider to be the better friend? Why?

I can't find much on the Focusrite Green preamp. I was told that it wasn't that great, and was remade as the Platinum stuff, but that may be hearsay. Anybody?

Hello
I'm looking for a good clean stereo pre, ( mostly for drums, piano ...) under 2000$ and I was thinking of one either of these: Grace 201 and Focusrite Red 8
Has anyone used these and what do you think ?
thanks!

I'm still toiling over what "all in one" unit to get. I've narrowed it down to two, but if you have any other great suggestions feel free to throw them in.

4 channel pre packs that I'm sure many of you are familiar with.

Do any of you have any experience A/B'ing these two side by side? I'm interested in recording rock-n-roll bands and these would be for drums/guitar. Probably SM57s/AT kick mic going in to them, running the kick/snare/toms and guitar cabs.

Has anyone worked with the Focusrite 428 with the digital option installed. Seems like an incredible deal. Thinking of using this as the front end for my new project studio. Waddaya think?