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Post by nick8801 on Feb 12, 2019 8:50:56 GMT -6
Anyone have any experience with their stuff? I have one of the SFP30 single channel pres coming today! The YouTube demos they put up are a little weird, but that color control does something really cool. Just don’t hear people talking about their stuff at all.
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Post by nick8801 on Feb 12, 2019 15:10:54 GMT -6
No one? lol...It's really cool. Very wide an hi-fi sounding. Turning up the color dials in some of that natural tube compression that most people associate with tube gear. I dig it. Sounds really killer with my vintage 87. Perfect for vocals. Don't sleep on these if you're looking for a nice tube pre.
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Post by pope on Feb 12, 2019 15:27:19 GMT -6
Never heard of them. Looking good!
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Post by brucerothwell on Feb 25, 2019 16:46:26 GMT -6
Didn't know Ben Stiller is one of the guys behind Useful Arts Audio:
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Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 25, 2019 19:40:08 GMT -6
I don't think Ben is involved in the UseFul Arts Company, but he plays drums in a band along with Peter.
That said,
I hosted a day here with Pete last year, going thru all his gear, and I must say, his stuff is top notch, sounds wonderful, and a very good deal $$$.
He, (Peter) is also a GREAT guy.
Loads of laughs.
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Post by mulmany on Feb 25, 2019 20:19:08 GMT -6
I don't think Ben is involved in the UseFul Arts Company, but he plays drums in a band along with Peter. That said, I hosted a day here with Pete last year, going thru all his gear, and I must say, his stuff is top notch, sounds wonderful, and a very good deal $$$. He, (Peter) is also a GREAT guy. Loads of laughs. Ben said in the interview that he was "backing the venture" to paraphrase. |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 25, 2019 20:29:52 GMT -6
Hummmmm?
Could be, Peter never said anything about that.
I thought Ben was only involved in the new release, but ya never know?
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Post by nick8801 on Feb 25, 2019 20:43:31 GMT -6
I’ll chime back in and say I’m really loving this pre. So far I’ve recorded vocals and acoustics. It can sound really natural and hi-fi or add that touch of a “floaty fluffy” thing that some natural tube compression and harmonics add to a signal when you turn up the color knob. It looks super cool too with the blue backlight on the VU meter.
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Post by lovermusic on Mar 11, 2021 7:39:21 GMT -6
Any updates, thanks
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 11, 2021 8:44:58 GMT -6
Still using mine on the regular. It’s my go to for 90% of the stuff I record. I have some BAE 312’s that offer a nice contrast and an electric and co modified ampex for a more vintage tube vibe. Kinda miss having a 73 around, but I can always grab a golden age or something to finish up the collection.
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Post by drumsound on Mar 11, 2021 11:06:34 GMT -6
No one? lol...It's really cool. Very wide an hi-fi sounding. Turning up the color dials in some of that natural tube compression that most people associate with tube gear. I dig it. Sounds really killer with my vintage 87. Perfect for vocals. Don't sleep on these if you're looking for a nice tube pre. I've had the SFP-60 for over a year and it's really great. I agree it really does nice things for a vintage U87. That's part of why I was looking for a good tube pre. My 87 always sounded best with the Manley Vox Box I used to have. I reviewed it for Tape Op (after purchasing) and you can read it Here. I also reviewed their Bf-S DI read that Here |
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Post by professorplum on Mar 11, 2021 12:09:54 GMT -6
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Post by lovermusic on Mar 11, 2021 13:40:11 GMT -6
No one? lol...It's really cool. Very wide an hi-fi sounding. Turning up the color dials in some of that natural tube compression that most people associate with tube gear. I dig it. Sounds really killer with my vintage 87. Perfect for vocals. Don't sleep on these if you're looking for a nice tube pre. I've had the SFP-60 for over a year and it's really great. I agree it really does nice things for a vintage U87. That's part of why I was looking for a good tube pre. My 87 always sounded best with the Manley Vox Box I used to have. I reviewed it for Tape Op (after purchasing) and you can read it Here. I also reviewed their Bf-S DI read that HereMe too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. |
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Post by notneeson on Mar 11, 2021 13:50:20 GMT -6
I've had the SFP-60 for over a year and it's really great. I agree it really does nice things for a vintage U87. That's part of why I was looking for a good tube pre. My 87 always sounded best with the Manley Vox Box I used to have. I reviewed it for Tape Op (after purchasing) and you can read it Here. I also reviewed their Bf-S DI read that HereMe too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. You should ask Emrr what he has for sale he’s the vintage tube pre king. |
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Post by lovermusic on Mar 11, 2021 14:15:37 GMT -6
Me too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. You should ask Emrr what he has for sale he’s the vintage tube pre king. Wow, I will do that. Thanks |
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Post by drumsound on Mar 12, 2021 13:37:56 GMT -6
I've had the SFP-60 for over a year and it's really great. I agree it really does nice things for a vintage U87. That's part of why I was looking for a good tube pre. My 87 always sounded best with the Manley Vox Box I used to have. I reviewed it for Tape Op (after purchasing) and you can read it Here. I also reviewed their Bf-S DI read that HereMe too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. Yeah, with the 87 tubes somewhere tends to work well. The SFP is a really good match. Me too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. You should ask Emrr what he has for sale he’s the vintage tube pre king. Talking to Doug is also a smart move. That dude is dialed into to the vintage thing. |
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Post by dreamsambas on Mar 12, 2021 13:44:22 GMT -6
Do you guys have any examples of the U87 with the Useful Arts pre you could share?
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Post by lovermusic on Mar 12, 2021 14:38:03 GMT -6
Me too, I recent tried the heritage audio elite 73eq and it sound cold and clinical. I am not sure if the 1073 sound is what I like, I may prefer tube preamp. I am currently trying to find the best one to go with my vintage u87also. Yeah, with the 87 tubes somewhere tends to work well. The SFP is a really good match. You should ask Emrr what he has for sale he’s the vintage tube pre king. Talking to Doug is also a smart move. That dude is dialed into to the vintage thing. Thanks for the advice. I notice that the u87 tends to be very midrangey, which leads me to believe the 1073 emphasis to the range too much. I am assuming a good tube mic preamp would smooth it out a bit. |
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Post by tasteliketape on Mar 12, 2021 14:48:47 GMT -6
I bought a 1950’s Rca germanium mic pre and 1940’s Gates tube pre from Doug a few month ago . My other pre’s pretty much setting idle since . Not getting rid of the others , but these are covering a lot of bases
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