002R clocking to M-Audio Octane via ADAT.

The Octane's dB meters shows the signal to be around
-20 to -10 dB but the Pro Tools input meter shows it clipping badly.

And, listening to it, it is clipping badly.

I have to keep the signal at -20dB or below on the Octane's front panel to avoid clipping within Pro Tools.

I originally posted this in the Pro Audio forum, but this might be a better place for it...

After years of running my AKG C414 direct into a board in my home studio, I have decided that I need to step up and buy a tube mic preamp. Problem is, I have absolutely no idea where to start. There are a lot on the market and I don't have enough time to read recording magazine reviews every month, so I'm hoping for some guidance.

Please, just the straight and skinny, I understand all about the variables that effect the final sound, and *nothing* will sound like a well tuned MCI except another MCI console. I just need a map to guide me towards that sound. I know the MCI 400 series have been described as punchy and creamy.

Hello All,
I need somethign to liven up my vocals. I'm considering getting one of these: dbx mini pre. Itsa single channel tube mic preamp, and i was wondering if its worth actually purchasing. has anyone used this unit particularly? any thoughts or recommendations? heres a link so you can see it in case you are not familiar.

I wasn't sure whether to post this under proaudio or budget gear. The only information I have been able to find is the usual commercial promo- information. Critiques by experts or actual users seem to be elusive. In my search, however, I did find this forum. Hopefully someone here can provide first hand information regarding their experience with this unit.

What are the best Neve knock-off mic preamps? I've been reading good things about Vintech, Chandler, Great River, and AMS Neve. I'm looking to for something good to use on drums, vocals, and guitars.
I'm not sure whether AMS Neve is the same company that produced the original 1073 and 1081 models that everyone lusts after. Please clarify.
Thanks,
Benny

the tittle say it by itself...

how does they sound ?
any advice is welcome ;-)

thanks

fredb

any comments?
what do they sell for these days?
i saw one on ebay
it looks on like an older one
thnk you

If you had my 5 grand for 8 channels of mic preamps...what would you get?
I'm thinkin...
2 UA 610
4 APi (3124)
2 Great River
by the way I'm using Soundcraft Ghost pres and the digi 002 focusrites right now...