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Re: [L-OT] which preamp should I use?

2005-11-10 by james page

> Message posted by dan <dan@...>
>
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> 
> I have a 414B-XLII mic, an 828mkII interface, and I
> am trying to decide on a
> preamp.  My price range is $500 to $700.  At this
> point my best options seem
> to be :
> 1. Summit 2ba221
> or
> 2. Joe Meek twin Q
> 
> I am recording everything from pop vocals to
> classical woodwinds and
> strings.  What is the way to go on a preamp?

I'm not familiar w/ these 2 units but in general, if
you have one pre and need it for such varied usage I
would get the one that is more neutral and
transparent, and less vibey. You can always add vibe
with plugs or a tube compressor, but it's hard to
remove it when its not wanted.
JP

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