I've noticed that with vocal recordings (voicovers) done w. a Neumann (any TLM) and say an AMEK preamp and a D3 or dbx (simply put; top of the line preamps and compressors) spittle-sounds or abrupt transients will cause extra click-type sounds or small distortions. This shouldn't happen right ?
Or is this...natural vintage behaviour ?

Hi!

I have heard that there are modifications possible for my SX202 Mic Preamp, e.g. making it sound better, making it possible to use with batteries and such. Has anyone here had any experiences with these? Who does those mods? Is it worth the money?

Thanks in advance,
stefan

Anybody have a take on TRUE? (currently has an 8channel version out, the Precision 2 is coming soon)Neumann is recommending TRUE for all of it's mikes, and obviously has a motive, but they wouldn't likely connect their name without cause. The engineer, Tim Spencer has supposedly had a lot to do with development of Tascam products like their 2424 recorder.

Hey, I realize the R121 needs plenty 'o' juice to be happy.

I've been pairing it with an AMEK 9098 pre/eq (up to 72db gain).

I've noticed w/drums & loud guitars (if up there in volume) I don't need the higher gain so much.

Has anyone tried the Dan Alexander or the Brent Averill Neve design preamps (or others)?

Need a valve dual channel mic preamp. My options :
- D.W.Fearn VT-2
- EAR 824M
- Requisite Audio Y7s
- Universal Audio 2-610
Need it for vocals (Neumann U87) and acoustic piano (with ribbon mics like Royer SF-12).
Your opinions will be appreciated

I'm putting together a 1272 class A from the 183 circuit and the input and output transformers. Is there anyway to avoid building the gain switch? Would a 5k pot work instead, like the one on the output?

I'm considering buying a preamp does dbx 386 is a good one?
It has an A/D converter,will it improve the quality of a Gina of Echo soundcard?or should I look for a better preamp with EQ or compressor but no converter?
thanks

Hey guys,
anyone heard of two German companies
Sound Performance Lab http://
or MindPrint http://
Anyone has any experience with their tube preamps? Let me know..
I friend of mine recommended them. Trying to get a second opinion. Thanks in advance!

I'm planning to upgrade a small Adat-Mackie-Studio.

(I'm not the owner, I only use the rooms. I don't want to buy Adats and 8bus-Mackie, but I can use it.)

I need some opinions about te following preamps: