Hi all. I've got a friend who recently did a factory-direct buy of some Chinese mics. He's holding a pair of ribbon mics (they're un-branded, but the same as the rectangular bodied Avantone ribbons) for me. The price is right, but I'm wondering about the cheap pre's I have, and if they will cut it with a pair of ribbons.

I am looking to up the quality of my "mbox 2" "usb 2" set up. I am willing to spend around $1000 for a quality preamp, but I get mixed messages. Some people tell me to get a higher quality a/d converter before I spend too much on a preamp. But I figure since my set up only allows for 48k transfer rate, that I should focus on getting some nicer preamps first.

I am new to recording and I am looking for recommendations for a mic preamp amp rack. I currently have Pro Tools LE, Digi 002 rack & mac Pro. I want to record live drums, guitars and other instruments. Please give me two recommendations, one under $1000.00 and the other under $500.00.
Thanks!

Has anyone compared either? I might be able to borrow my friend's 01V for some sessions, but I'm not sure if it's even worth trying. I've heard the pres are thin sounding, but I can't imagine them being worse than the firepod's pres. Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks,

C

hello i'm Ragnar and i'm new here!

i know that this question has been brought up many times but still I'm going to ask

I have a 002r and ada8000 connected via ADAT (see more detailed gear list at: Controlling the transmission of Impact sound through floors).

My voice sounds very much like Jeff Buckley. What preamps would you recommend for that sound?

I am currently using API.

Thanks.

Hi. I've just been offered a D and R preamp for 150 euros! I know nothing about them or have even heard of them so am not sure if this is a good buy or they're any good? I already have an M-Audio Tampa and DMP3 which I really like. Would the D & R be a step up from these?

I only need two channels, and am trying to decide between the following combos:

(1) Mackie 1202 VLZ-Pro preamps + Lavry Blue converters

-- OR --

(2) API a2d (has built-in mic preamp and converters)

Which one of these is going to sound the best? I normally just record vocals and guitar.

Hello everyone, this is my first post, I'm a newbie from Philippines... I recently bought a Yamaha MG124CX Mixer purposely to be a preamp for my Delta 1010lt. I intend to use 6 mics for the drums and thought that the console can hold up to that task.

I have a Maudio Delta 44 and when I try to plugin my bass directly into the soundcard, the signal is pretty weak. So I try it with a preamp and it works fine. Now I need to know that if I buy an an Omega Lexicon, will I still need a preamp for connecting my bass or can I sell my Delta 44 and the midiman AudioBuddy preamp ?