We are doing a small group -bluesy, with piano,standup and guitar(archtop). The problem has been trying to do justice to our singer. She is basically an alto, and still has a sweet top to go with a nice chest tone,but has very big dynamics. She's not a belter, but can get really loud when the spirit moves her.

Ok I am thinking of buying 2 mics for my home studio setup. And I need some recommendations guys. Do you think these 2 are good choices?

One is the AT 3035.

The other (Studio Projects B1, C1, or B3?)

Should this unit be used for anything other than as a guitar and bass pre. Would it have any drawbacks for vocals or acoustic guitar or congas or kick/snare?

Whichmic and pre combination would you use?
I'm tracking 8 tracks of drums (well 6 cause I don't have the tom mics yet) I'm tracking to HD.
This is what I have for drums:

Pres
8- Neve 1073
2- Neve 1081
2- Avalon 737sp
2- API 512c

For those interested in what's new in the preamp market, check out the new Buzz Audio pre here...

SSA1.1 Stereo Source Amplifier

Target street price is US$1200 and units should begin shipping August 2002.

Yeehah!

i've heard the Focusrite Octopre is great...but the PreSonus Digimax looks good.

I really just need the MicPre's. the digital converters are nice...but just an extra. so you descide!

Focusrite Octopre (can't find a dealer, or price)
PreSonus Digimax $1299.00
PreSonus M80 $1799.00
ARX 8-Pre $650.00

i've heard the Focusrite Octopre is great...but the PreSonus Digimax looks good.

I really just need the MicPre's. the digital converters are nice...but just an extra. so you descide!

Focusrite Octopre (can't find a dealer, or price)
PreSonus Digimax $1299.00
PreSonus M80 $1799.00
ARX 8-Pre $650.00

Has anyone heard of these ADM mic preamp's? supposed to be discrete/Class A and supposed to sound " like an API"

Not too interested on what something sounds "like" but how it sounds period

Hiya fellas,

I've been reading great things about these. Has anyone used them? I'm also considering Brent Averill Neve 1272s or the Great River Mercenary Audio (can't recall model #)Any comments or suggestions. Thanks.