Single Channel Mic-Preamp?

Fragle

Fragle

Member
Jul 27, 2005
2,051
0
36
Germany
Hey there,

i'm into the market for a decent yet reasonably priced mic preamp right now, preferable single channel (to save some $$$), as i'll only be recording vocals and guitar - no need for multitrack recording e.g. drums or whatever.
one line input would also be great, so that i can route the preamp out of my 5150 for impulses into my DAW (using a toneport set flat as of right now :erk: ).

this is for home studio use only, so i'm not trying to get into real professional levels here. hence the price range - about 400 euro max would be great.

so, any recommendations??

thanks in advance
 
Aaron Smith said:
Looks like the 7602s are discontinued now! I suppose the used market will get be getting more expensive?
Click to expand...

They are only discountinued because a Mk.II is on its way. I hear they aren't too great for vocals fwiw. Nice on everything else though.

Mk.II has a built in power supply, which makes it more appealing imo.
 
sorry guys, took me a while. thanks for the recommendations so far!

as for the RNP, it's 477 euro, which is just a tad above my desired limit to be honest. if it's *really* worth it i'd bite the bullet, i guess :D

the rane unit also looks nice, although i'd likely need a 1/4" output to connect it to my m-audio soundcard (audiophile 2496...btw, good, bad, or ugly? :D)

to specify my needs, most of the time i end up recording vocals with a plain sm58 (handheld, it's tricky, but still works great with really heavy/energetic vocals...at least imho), so that'd be priority nr1.
i'll be getting a sm57 in the near future, though, so i can finally get into micing a guitar cab [still looking for some cheap yet effective DIY solution to reduce the sound levels...DIY iso cab would be great. just thought i'd mention it :) ].

so, with that in mind.....are there any (dare i say it) less expensive alternatives? i'm mixing 100% ITB right now (and that won't change anytime soon), and i'm more often mixing than actually tracking stuff, so keep that in mind.
i don't really know much about this topic, though, so if you guys say that cheaping out here would bite me in the ass sooner or later, i won't.


edit: what about something like this: http://www.thomann.de/de/sm_pro_audio_tc02.htm am i looking at crap here, or is there actually some decent stuff in that range? btw, not exactly single channel, i know :D
 
I guess the SM Pro Audio is OK, but what about the some of the Presonus-stuff? I believe they make at least just as nice things in that pricerange.
 
Fragle said:
sorry guys, took me a while. thanks for the recommendations so far!

as for the RNP, it's 477 euro, which is just a tad above my desired limit to be honest. if it's *really* worth it i'd bite the bullet, i guess :D

the rane unit also looks nice, although i'd likely need a 1/4" output to connect it to my m-audio soundcard (audiophile 2496...btw, good, bad, or ugly? :D)

to specify my needs, most of the time i end up recording vocals with a plain sm58 (handheld, it's tricky, but still works great with really heavy/energetic vocals...at least imho), so that'd be priority nr1.
i'll be getting a sm57 in the near future, though, so i can finally get into micing a guitar cab [still looking for some cheap yet effective DIY solution to reduce the sound levels...DIY iso cab would be great. just thought i'd mention it :) ].

so, with that in mind.....are there any (dare i say it) less expensive alternatives? i'm mixing 100% ITB right now (and that won't change anytime soon), and i'm more often mixing than actually tracking stuff, so keep that in mind.
i don't really know much about this topic, though, so if you guys say that cheaping out here would bite me in the ass sooner or later, i won't.


edit: what about something like this: http://www.thomann.de/de/sm_pro_audio_tc02.htm am i looking at crap here, or is there actually some decent stuff in that range? btw, not exactly single channel, i know :D
Click to expand...

Studio Projects VTB1 check out the reviews on it. And the tube does add its magic.
 
VH100R said:
Studio Projects VTB1 check out the reviews on it. And the tube does add its magic.
Click to expand...

dude, that thingy looks really nice! just checked it over at thomann...haven't read the reviews (yet), though.
so, what's the verdict? is it any good (esp considering the indeed quite low price?), or should i look at something different??
because i think i'll go for this one if i get the OK from here ;)
 
I picked up a Mackie Onyx satellite to use as preamps for my mbox (cant say i like the mbox pre's much tbh) only £130 and in my opinion they're very clean transparent pre's that dont get in the way. Much cheaper than the price range you're looking at though obviously.

RNP does have one hell of a reputation, well worth a look.
 
The ART Gold MPA has a seriously good rep, especially with a tube upgrade. That should be under your budget.
 
gorath23 said:
The ART Gold MPA has a seriously good rep, especially with a tube upgrade. That should be under your budget.
Click to expand...


I just read about a guy who tried that on Gearslutz and he only reported minor changes..
I have no idea myself.. Just for info..
 
i have a mackie onyx 1640 and an MPA gold...and i can tell you that if you're tracking electric guitars, bass, and vox, the MPA gold will work pretty well for you
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

exoslime
Need Suggestions: High Quality Single Channel Mic Preamp
Replies
13
Views
2K
Backline
Seizure.
S
H
Mesa Recording vs Engl e530 Preamp
Replies
17
Views
17K
Backline
John_C
J
U
New preamp time! Recommendations please!
Replies
10
Views
693
Backline
gorath23
G
S
Warm vs Api
Replies
8
Views
2K
Backline
Sloan
S
rlcramer
How important is your interface if you have GREAT outboard mic pre's?
Replies
12
Views
869
Backline
gabriel g.
G
Top Bottom
Back