I'm only using it on DI guitar and bass for now. the only preamp I have to compare it to is a PreSonus Tubepre and I must say WOW! everything sounds much fuller and warmer. it felt nice to finally switch my 1212M's input from -10 to +4.

Just continuing from another post here that kinda got off topic.

I was doing a recording session last week and was recording drums. I ran out of mics for the drum kit so one of the guys brought a SM58 with him. We used the sm 58 Hanging right over the Ride cymbal, about 2 inches up and away from the bell.
I ran that thru the RNP preamp and I was pleasantly surprised. Acutally blown away.

Yes. a new preamp.

I have been thinking too long about this, mainly due to the vast and excellent choice out there, along with all the reviews available. I have only used a tfpro p3 channel strip, apart from my built in Edirol DA2496 soundcard preamps, so I am limited somewhat in experience.

I just picked up The Brick for $325 out the door. not bad eh? So now I have a dumb question. .

From the output of The Brick should I run it to the Line In or Insert on my board?

I was considering picking one of these up because I can get it really cheap. My question is. can you drive the tube to the point of distortion for metal vocals like you can with other tube units? Since it only has one knob I wasn't sure.

Overall would it be a good buy for $300 cash out the door? In my tracking sessions I was going to use it for the following:

TL Audio C-1, 2 channel Mic Pre/Compressor or Groove Tubes Brick. Which one would you pick & why? I have the chance to buy either for about the same money (around $300.00). but cannot aford both. I already own the Groove Tubes Ditto & like it a lot. I have a nice selection of mics (Ribbons, Dynamics & Condensers).

I went out today looking for a new pre and would like some input on these products. First, I"m looking for bugget gear and what I"ll come down to is the Brick or the RNP. Both products have good names in the ind. The RNP is going for about 80.00 more than the Brick. Is it worth the extra money? Is there any major diff. between the two?

I really want someone who has experience with high-end gear to
give me their opinion on this pre. I'd like to know if it sounds 3 dimentional or if it sounds flat like budget pres.

it looks like it might be the first mid level pre thats worth its price tag.

thanks,

I want to buy a decent tube preamp to warm up my sound.

I'm looking at the ART Pro Channel and the Groove Tubes The Brick.
(my budget is around $350.00)

I'm going to be using this primarely for recording electric guitar direct but also for vocals. I'll be running my pedals through the tube pre into an ADA Microcab then into my emu 1212m.