i do all my tracking with a Mackie onyx mixer w/firewire

if i buy a separate preamp (isa one, trident, whatever) then i obviously want to bypass the onyx pre. if i run the 1/4" output of a preamp into the 1/4" input of the onyx mixer, then i'm bypassing the onyx's preamp, is that correct?

just making sure my ducks are in a row before i go out and buy lots more gear

Hey guys what’s up. After asking some questions and reading many pages of info on this forum, I’ve come to the point where I need to finally buy some stuff. Which is always a good thing : )

Here’s what I currently own:

RODE NT1A mic

PreSonus FP10 audio/midi firewire interface

Logic Pro 8

Here’s what I’m looking to buy:

Does anybody have any experience with Seventh Circle Audio Mic Pre's?
I like the idea of building a good mic preamp from a kit, these look interesting.
With all the talk of the Neve mic preamp's their N72 kit looks promising.
Its $650 USD to start a module capable of having a total of eight pre's in it.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Bret

Im trying to figure out what kind of mic to upgrade to but I'm having some trouble.
Im not sure whether i should spend a little more money getting a ribbon mic that seems really versatile or getting a much nicer condensor than the one I already have.

What is the advantage of using expensive microphone preamps if ultimately, the output is going to go through the pre-amp circuitry of a mixer channel anyway?

Thanks :?

hi@all!

I just want to know if there is a good mic preamp for a RODE NT2?
Which is in a lower price level (max.up to 200 Euros)

thanx

kind regards
Brascco

I did a very stupid thing with my PreSonus FP10. I was getting low recording levels on the drums, so I've changed a mic cable on one of the mic inputs from XLR-1/4 to XLR-XLR to check if the recording levels would improve. Of course I was stupid enough to keep the gain level on this channel almost to the max.

Hi. Just wondering, I saw this in another thread:

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This guy said this:

"I doubt you'll ever get a better A/D converter than what's in the API. It's about as good as they get.

Just a thought.

J"

Does that mean I don't need d/a converters when running mics through, say, an API 3124?

I have been in the process of building a home studio for some time now. It will be primarily used for pleasure, but I am very much a perfectionist so quality is extremely important to me. I'm revamping everything and started by getting an IMac. I will be using Pro Tools system for the first time so that new to me.

What can you guys recommend for a person on my budget...I am in need of a compressor for vocals, will probably use on acoustic and electric guitars too though into my Pro Tools system. Also in need of a preamp at least on channel 2 would be good but not required...ive seen some decently priced dbx, and a Behringer tube comp..and maybe a ART pre?my budget: