Alesis Andromeda A6

From: klagga <klagga@...>
To: <Andromeda_A6@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 3:28 AM
Subject: [Andromeda_A6] Preamps/comressors with A6


> Hi!
> 
> Are any of you recording the sound from the A6 together with a 
> preamp/compressor/limiter like the Dual Vocal Combo from Manley or 
> the new TwinQ from Joemeek? 
> 
> Would it be a good idea to use a box like one of these to get a 
> stronger signal from the A6 before hitting the converters when 
> recording digitally?
> 

I don't why you would need to preamp it unless
you just want to colour the sound. The signal is loud enough
unlike a mic signal.

> > the new TwinQ from Joemeek? 
> > 
> > Would it be a good idea to use a box like one of these to get a 
> > stronger signal from the A6 before hitting the converters when 
> > recording digitally?
> > 
> 
> I don't why you would need to preamp it unless
> you just want to colour the sound. The signal is loud enough
> unlike a mic signal.

From: klagga <klagga@...>
To: <Andromeda_A6@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 1:26 AM
Subject: [Andromeda_A6] Re: Preamps/comressors with A6


> Well, they say it's always a good idea to have a hardware
> compressor/limiter that you can use to keep transients in line before
> your A to D conversion (so you can get a hotter signal to "tape").
>

well if your tracking the A6 IMO a limiter or soft-clipper
works best to trim the transients. Some Convertors have them built in.
I don't like to track with EQ or compression. I leave that to the mix stage,
when you hear
the audio with the rest of the other stuff.

But some lightly coloured valve flavour doesn't hurt :)


Colin