preamps

Description

A preamplifier, also known as a preamp, is an electronic amplifier that converts a weak electrical signal into an output signal strong enough to be noise-tolerant and strong enough for further processing, or for sending to a power amplifier and a loudspeaker. Without this, the final signal would be noisy or distorted.

Would a top notch comp/preamp 'cause clicks...

Submitted by anonymous on Sun, 08/05/2001 - 01:01

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 ?

TRUE preamp/AD "Precision 2"

Submitted by anonymous on Sat, 06/16/2001 - 09:22

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.

preamp

Submitted by anonymous on Fri, 06/01/2001 - 06:39

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