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.

altec, ampex, other old mic preamps any good?

Submitted by alba359 on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 04:28

Hello, I'm attempting to purchase some good mic preamps. I just got a Pendulum audio dual pre and am looking for a couple of less expensive pres to complement the Pendulum and get a Beatleish sound. Lately I've seen some Altec and Ampex tube mic preamps on Ebay going for a few hundred. Has anyone used these or are there other vintage pres in this price range that are decent. Thanks, Don

mic preamp in 800$-range?

Submitted by anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2002 - 04:10

Any suggestions?
I have a studioprojects c1-mic running into spirit f1 mixer and terratec-soundcard.

I live far away from everything so I'm able to test-run only the major brands like dbx and focusrite. Do they they any good in this range?

I've red some good things about joemeek twinQCS and spl goldmike. Any comments on these?
thanks.