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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2023 20:56:39 GMT -6
Anything that gets a mic to line level (without issue) is more than sufficient.
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Post by Chad on Jul 9, 2023 21:05:00 GMT -6
Without reading all the answers given… my recommendation is:
1) Louder than Liftoff Silver Bullet in “N” mode.
Or
2) Shelford Channel ($3K used on Reverb)
Can’t go wrong in either of these choices. And either one opens up a world of options while tracking or mixing (ie Neither is a one trick pony, mic-pre-only box).
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Post by thehightenor on Jul 10, 2023 7:09:27 GMT -6
Thanks for all the help on my previous threads, so over the past 6 weeks I have acquired the AS 1176F and OptoComp (coming tomorrow per UPS). Next up is micpres, my current available pre are : MOTU 828es and RME UCX II I Used to own : Chandler Germanium many years ago probably one of my favorite pres ever but looking for something that might be a bit more versatile . AMEK CIB never really cared for it much very sterile Avalon 737 another favorite but for me it was the EQ section The Steinberg MR816 excellent clean but not sterile pres Panasonic DA7 on board pres Currently on the short list: Chandler Germanium rack or 500 series Chandler TG2 rack or 500 series Stam Audio 1073 AS V1290 API 312 - any good clones CAPI , SCA etc Iron age Audio works QPP or 500 series. Is this more of a clean pre vs character pre ? Can these do the API or Neve sound ? Looking for tight low end smooth top end. I will be using primarily to record vocals, guitar, and hardware synths/drum machines Thanks ! I've cut down to 4 pre-amps now - sold the rest. Modern solid state and modern tube - Millennia STT-1 Vintage Tube - Coil CA-70s Vintage Solid State - BAE 1073D Ribbon mic FET pre - AEA RPQ500. These 4 cover me for everything I need for my little project studio. I don't see myself buying anymore pre-amps. |
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Post by mcirish on Jul 10, 2023 7:56:54 GMT -6
For clean but has some body, my favorite for vocals is a Hardy M1, with the transformers. For vocals, I like it better than the Daking. I also have a Stam 1073MPA. While it works on some vocalists, things can get saturated fairly quick and I usually prefer the Hardy.
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Post by Ward on Jul 10, 2023 8:43:14 GMT -6
Our pre has nice low end warmth, really great mids and a clear, soft top. Kind of tailored it for this certain tone using the output transformer and op amp distortion profile - it’s not a pure transparent pre. Closer to API than Neve, but with (in my opinion) better mids and less brittle highs than a 312. My QPP is really fantastic. I need to get another so I can get 8 channels going. It's got some color to it but is very musical and leans on the clean side, to me with their own M2 opamps. It actually holds its own on acoustic instruments next to my Hardy M2 - just has a little most warmth/color. Definitely need another. Agreed! |
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Post by eq on Jul 16, 2023 12:31:57 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for your feedback!
I spoke to matt@IAA will try out the QP5 and the swappable opamps. So now I am deciding between Cranborne or Heritage Audio OST ADAT rack.
which allows me to build a nice channel strip (2) channels QP5, (2) channels TG2 and (4) slots left over for eQ, effects, etc .
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Post by svart on Jul 18, 2023 7:16:18 GMT -6
There really is no going wrong with 312's or 1272/1290s. The tonal differences aren't nearly as extreme as they're made out to be. You'll be pretty happy whichever way you go.
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Post by gouge on Jul 19, 2023 5:50:24 GMT -6
" Another vote for the Iaa qp5. love my pair and Matt is solid.
Most recent aha moment was on snare.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 17, 2023 5:40:27 GMT -6
I think the Stam tube 1073 might be my new fave if you’re in the 500 series game. I have a ton of fancy pres - Chandler, JLM, hamptone, CAPI, Audioscape, etc and the tube 73 is my go to right now. Could be honeymoon phase but really digging it and price is tough to beat. I will also say I am quite smitten with my Sebatron VMP. You can often find four channel units for just over $1k. I think they’re the most flexible pres I have. You can drive it hard, leave it squeaky clean and then you can do additional tone shaping with the eq switches. I’ve been looking at the VMP. I’ve only ever used the Axis 200. I thought it was really nice sounding. I’m curious how these two compare. |
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Post by phdamage on Oct 17, 2023 8:53:59 GMT -6
I had the Axis for a little while. I didn't have the best monitoring setup at the time. I thought it sounded good but I wasn't blown away so I sold it. I really appreciate the flexibility the VMP provides and they seem to be pretty damn cheap on the regular - I think they relist their B stock on Ebay.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 17, 2023 9:34:26 GMT -6
I had the Axis for a little while. I didn't have the best monitoring setup at the time. I thought it sounded good but I wasn't blown away so I sold it. I really appreciate the flexibility the VMP provides and they seem to be pretty damn cheap on the regular - I think they relist their B stock on Ebay. My experience with the Axis is it is a solid general tube preamp. It's not V72 or Hendy. Just looking for a little tube color for my rig to use with my FET mics. |
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Post by phdamage on Oct 17, 2023 10:11:12 GMT -6
I had the Axis for a little while. I didn't have the best monitoring setup at the time. I thought it sounded good but I wasn't blown away so I sold it. I really appreciate the flexibility the VMP provides and they seem to be pretty damn cheap on the regular - I think they relist their B stock on Ebay. My experience with the Axis is it is a solid general tube preamp. It's not V72 or Hendy. Just looking for a little tube color for my rig to use with my FET mics. yeah. it seemed solid but didn't seem to have much vibe |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2023 10:44:05 GMT -6
There really is no going wrong with 312's or 1272/1290s. The tonal differences aren't nearly as extreme as they're made out to be. You'll be pretty happy whichever way you go. maybe if you’re listening off a cell phone or IBM PC speaker |
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Post by Ward on Oct 17, 2023 11:39:19 GMT -6
There really is no going wrong with 312's or 1272/1290s. The tonal differences aren't nearly as extreme as they're made out to be. You'll be pretty happy whichever way you go. maybe if you’re listening off a cell phone or IBM PC speaker LMAO . . . ouch. we all hear differently, I guess. The 1272 and 1290 amps sure have their differences, to each other. But nothing much like the 'gack' or 'quack' out of an API '12 , that's a You-Neeek ting. |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 17, 2023 15:13:46 GMT -6
Shoot I thought this was about the Gym. You know Bench Press... Mic Press. Will ketchup soon.  Chris |
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Post by plinker on Oct 17, 2023 16:16:10 GMT -6
Shoot I thought this was about the Gym. You know Bench Press... Mic Press. Will ketchup soon. Chris Yeah -- the typo in the title keeps getting to me too... |
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