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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 20, 2019 20:47:32 GMT -6
Are there any solid mic pres that are relatively 'pro grade' folks recommend around 1k?
I currently have stuff from Langevin, Vintech, Vintage Audio, Manley, Chameleon Labs, Lindell, Weight Tank.
Looking for some respectable workhorse pres.
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Post by ragan on Oct 20, 2019 20:52:57 GMT -6
Are there any solid mic pres that are relatively 'pro grade' folks recommend around 1k? I currently have stuff from Langevin, Vintech, Vintage Audio, Manley, Chameleon Labs, Lindell, Weight Tank. Looking for some respectable workhorse pres. I just demo'd one of these and was really impressed with it. Considering selling a couple of my existing channels and grabbing one of these IAAs. Designed and built by our own matt@IAA. www.ironageaudioworks.com/product-page/mic-pre-4-channels-qpp |
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Post by Tbone81 on Oct 20, 2019 20:56:50 GMT -6
Find a used Sebatron VMP 4000. Fantastic 4 channel tube pre.
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Post by m03 on Oct 20, 2019 21:26:04 GMT -6
A Warm WA412 is close to that price.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 20, 2019 22:40:19 GMT -6
A Warm WA412 is close to that price. I was not impressed with the build quality on some of the Warm stuff I had. I ended up selling it off. Any idea if things have gotten better the last few years? |
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Post by yotonic on Oct 20, 2019 23:25:04 GMT -6
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Post by sirthought on Oct 21, 2019 1:32:55 GMT -6
The Iron Age 4-pre box looks pretty attractive. A bonus is you can talk with him too about what kind of coloration you like and he gives you a few options. Maybe he can squeak it at your price point.
Certainly less custom than Iron Age, but maybe a similar approach is the Black Lion B12A quad. I'd bet it is decent.
I own the Audient ASP800. If you'd like to try it out, I could drop it off at your studio. I like the preamps for all sorts of things. I use them mainly with guitars and keyboards. The pres are the same on their ASP880, but I think if I did it again, I'd get that model due to the send/return options.
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 21, 2019 3:40:02 GMT -6
The wa412 seems very well built: first impressions are that it is very heavy and built like a tank. I have had 2 with zero problems.
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Post by javamad on Oct 21, 2019 5:40:53 GMT -6
The Aidient ASP880 has 8 pres with variable HPF and 3 impedance settings on each channel.
It has send/return and can hang off an interface with adat.
The Audient pres are punchy and cleanish sounding but for the money I don’t think it can be beat.
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Post by svart on Oct 21, 2019 6:59:48 GMT -6
I still have one of my quad ssl9k preamps I could sell you. Cheaper than 1k for sure..
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Post by standup on Oct 21, 2019 7:34:20 GMT -6
Focusrite ISA 428 comes to mind, used ones are around that price point. Sounds good, I use it on everything as a utility pre. Vocals are usually through RND 511, kick and snare are API, but I'll use the ISA pre's on anything else. Overheads. Guitars. Various instruments.
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Post by keymod on Oct 21, 2019 7:46:43 GMT -6
I still have one of my quad ssl9k preamps I could sell you. Cheaper than 1k for sure... Was just using this over the weekend, setting it up on my patch bays. Very nice |
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Post by stormymondays on Oct 21, 2019 8:11:34 GMT -6
DAV BG2. Clean but warm, stellar on anything.
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Post by mcirish on Oct 21, 2019 8:34:37 GMT -6
I picked up a Midas XL48 8-Channel preamp last year to do some drum recordings. It does well for me. I don't use it on vocals but on various drum tracks, it has worked very well. That's right at your limit and it gives you four more channels.
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Post by Ward on Oct 21, 2019 9:36:16 GMT -6
Old used Focusrite 428 mark 1. Made in England 🏴 and great general pre
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 21, 2019 13:45:21 GMT -6
Focusrite ISA 428 comes to mind, used ones are around that price point. Sounds good, I use it on everything as a utility pre. Vocals are usually through RND 511, kick and snare are API, but I'll use the ISA pre's on anything else. Overheads. Guitars. Various instruments. We have had one for years, and its been a pain since the beginning. So many repairs. Kinda reluctant to go down that road again. Unfortunate because I do like the ISA sound. |
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Post by Ward on Oct 21, 2019 14:19:53 GMT -6
Focusrite ISA 428 comes to mind, used ones are around that price point. Sounds good, I use it on everything as a utility pre. Vocals are usually through RND 511, kick and snare are API, but I'll use the ISA pre's on anything else. Overheads. Guitars. Various instruments. We have had one for years, and its been a pain since the beginning. So many repairs. Kinda reluctant to go down that road again. Unfortunate because I do like the ISA sound. You've got a faulty one. Or had a faulty one. I have two that have worked flawlessly for 10 years |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 21, 2019 14:28:16 GMT -6
You've got a faulty one. Or had a faulty one. I have two that have worked flawlessly for 10 years I know a couple other people who had the same issue. Apparently it was a common issue for quite awhile. |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 21, 2019 15:12:24 GMT -6
Don't laugh, but if it's really just at the "workhorse" level... IMHO Onyx pre's are OK. Then you could put money saved, somewhere else.  I'm open to "correction" on this, if need be.  Chris |
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Post by sean on Oct 21, 2019 16:23:46 GMT -6
Sytek, the ISA428 problems usually stem from heat (you can cook an egg on that thing) so you need some space above and below.
The Audient ASP880 is also a nice utility preamp and if you can take advantage of the ADC a big plus
Otherwise, maybe DIY some CAPI preamps? I think there are some at $250 each. If you have the lunchbox space.
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Post by ragan on Oct 21, 2019 16:53:07 GMT -6
Seriously, for 4 channels of beefy, transformer-based pres, handbuilt (possibly even to custom specs), what can compete with the IAA? Not trying to shill or anything, I don't even own it (yet). I just don't see much competing with that option.
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 21, 2019 18:20:53 GMT -6
It sounds great , but I think past his budget (1k$?)
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Post by ragan on Oct 21, 2019 20:11:18 GMT -6
It sounds great , but I think past his budget (1k$?) I was thinking “around $1k” might have some flexibility. |
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Post by shoe on Oct 21, 2019 21:08:20 GMT -6
DAV BG2 would be a good option, I think.
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Post by Omicron9 on Oct 22, 2019 8:14:14 GMT -6
Sytek. I have a pair of them; one has Burr Browns in channels 3/4. Really great for clean pres. Recommended!
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