I'm currently using a RODE NTK with an Avalon 737sp. Can someone give me some ideas on mic/preamp combos that would be better than this. I record mostly Contemporary Country and Pop, some R&B. Male tenor range. I also do VOs.

I've heard a lot of raving about the new BLUE Kiwi and the Sound Projects T3 mics. Anyone used them and with what preamp?

I currently have a PTIII system and a Mackie 8 Bus mixer.

What will I gain by using an outboard mic preamp.

My current vocal mic is a RODE NTK. This is a tube mic. I bring it into the Mackie and out though the 888 into PT where I add compressors etc.

I don't understand everything and desire to learn from the masterminds here.

I going to try a few different preamps. I'm really curious what everyone has to say about the differences a tube preamp has over a solid state preamp. I understand it depends on a whack of variables but all that aside, what would be your choice tube and what would be you choice solid state? Lets assume we are using a DAW to track and recording acoustic music.

I just did an upgrade and rearrangement of my studio & am sitting here wondering if anyone uses XLR patchbays for mic preamp's? Is this a common practice or unadvisable from a fidelity standpoint. It certainly would be a hell of a lot more convenient than repatching mic cables all the time.

Kind of a funny question...

I need to do vocal recordings (country & pop lead/backup) with an AKG-414C/BULS. I've got every piece of the chain save a decent preamp. I would prefer not to spend more than $400 on one (1/2 channel, preferrably 2).

I'm trying to do my own preamp and compressor shoot out and I'd like to split the signal after the mic and power supply (tube mic with own power) into two or three different preamps. Then do the same after a single preamp with two or three different compressors. This way I am using the same takes and what not to judge the comparison. Will I run into phasing problems or will this work?

I recently hooked up with a nice fella in this forum and bought a 4 ch. John Hardy M-1 from him. I've since learned that these pres can have an output transformer added as an option. First of all, any thoughts in general about what I should expect once I've gotten them. Second, what's the difference in sound with the output transformers?

Does anyone know if the Allen & Heath GL3 has the same microphone preamps as the GS3? I like the sound of these (the GS3) myself, they seem to be warmer than the Mackie which is what I've compared it with. I've found the GL3 at a price I can't resist and any opinions would be very welcome.

Regards,
/Henrik

Anyone have any thoughts or experience with these mic preamps. I live in south Texas, where there is no way for me to be able to listen to high-end mic preamps. I rely on professionals opinions to help me make prudent purchasing decisions. Any input would help.
Thanks Abraham

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