Studio Projects SP-828

[Impy]

Has anyone tried this? Does it do the same great job for cheap as the mics do?
I'm thinking of picking up a mic pre but i'm on a very VERY limited budget so this is basically perfect if it's any good

 

[Impy]

Oops, seem to have clicked twice...

 

[Impy]

Now i noticed that you can get a Focusrite Platinum Octopre for the same price, i'm guessing it can't compete with that...

 

[unsilpauly]

Now i noticed that you can get a Focusrite Platinum Octopre for the same price, i'm guessing it can't compete with that...

probably not. i have a presonus digimax lt and that works really good. its alittle less expensive than the octapre(like about $200.00usd less). im sure the octapre's preamps are slightly better. if you are using good mics though the presonus works great in my experience. id check it out.

 

[Impy]

200 USD? Really? Might have to check that one out then...

In regards to your post in the duplicate thread, the thing is i want an 8 channel micpre, 8 vtb's is more expensive than an octopre...

 

[unsilpauly]

200 USD? Really? Might have to check that one out then...

In regards to your post in the duplicate thread, the thing is i want an 8 channel micpre, 8 vtb's is more expensive than an octopre...

i meant it was $200.00usd cheaper than the octapre. i got mine for 599.00usd and i am pleased.
in regards to the studio projects, i know what you were talkin about, i was merely stating that i really like the studio projects preamp i own, so i would check out the one you were lookin at, its probably pretty good.

 

[Exsanguis]

I haven't been able to find anyone who has tried the SP-828, only publicity from SP reps. Judging from their track record, though, I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the next big thing in recording(just like the Studio Projects C1 and other mics did).

 

[Impy]

i meant it was $200.00usd cheaper than the octapre. i got mine for 599.00usd and i am pleased.
in regards to the studio projects, i know what you were talkin about, i was merely stating that i really like the studio projects preamp i own, so i would check out the one you were lookin at, its probably pretty good.

Yeah i got that it was 200 usd cheaper, but then again, you get the focusrite octopre lt for 599 at samash...
But i am getting more and more interested in this studio projects pre, i mean they haven't exactly disappointed me with any of their other gear.

 

[unsilpauly]

Yeah i got that it was 200 usd cheaper, but then again, you get the focusrite octopre lt for 599 at samash...
But i am getting more and more interested in this studio projects pre, i mean they haven't exactly disappointed me with any of their other gear.

that preamp seems pretty good definetly. but its 599.00 and no digital outs which i believe the octapre le does have with the adat card. the other preamp you may want to check out is the m-audio octane since you can use it for protools m-powered. its still 599.00 but as an channel mic preamp for protools its pretty good. im considering getting one because its way more cost effective than an mbox.

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

Yes, the Octapre LE on itself doesn't have ADAT out, you have to add an adat card which costs around 200 euros (250 usd).

 

[Impy]

That's the thing, i can't afford it if you add the ADAT so it doesn't really matter, but i'll just be running it to a line in on my MOTU 828 mkII. Then again having the opportunity to add ADAT at a later point is a definite advantage. Damnit it's so hard to decide when it comes to expensive gear (with my cashflow this is very expensive)

 

[unsilpauly]

That's the thing, i can't afford it if you add the ADAT so it doesn't really matter, but i'll just be running it to a line in on my MOTU 828 mkII. Then again having the opportunity to add ADAT at a later point is a definite advantage. Damnit it's so hard to decide when it comes to expensive gear (with my cashflow this is very expensive)

i have a motu 828 as well. i would definetly get something with adat then you can record 8 more mics at a time. the presonus digimaxlt has the adat and the mic pres are alittle better than the studio projects and definetly better than the ones in the 828. the m-audio octane, also 599.00 with adat and analog outs and can be used with the 828 or you can now use it with protools m-powered is what i would do. then you can also use protools with the octane or you can then do 18 analog ins on the 828 for 599.00. the studio projects 8 preamp unit
isnt going to be half as flexible and given the same price it doesnt make much sense. if you really want a studio projects preamp after just get a vtb1 for 99.00 and then you can have one of their preamps too. but im sure the m-audio preamps are probably just as good as the studio projects.

 

[Impy]

I use Logic 7 and tbh i'm gonna stay with it, i have a m-audio audiophile laying around so i can use m-powered PT anyways, i'd only use it for editing...
Buy yeah just having the ability to go ADAT is great, allthough at the moment i only have exactly 8 mics But i'll be buying more when i buy the preamp. The presonus is probably the one i'd go with if not the focusrite or studio projects, i've heard better feedback about that one than the m-audio.

 

[unsilpauly]

I use Logic 7 and tbh i'm gonna stay with it, i have a m-audio audiophile laying around so i can use m-powered PT anyways, i'd only use it for editing...
Buy yeah just having the ability to go ADAT is great, allthough at the moment i only have exactly 8 mics But i'll be buying more when i buy the preamp. The presonus is probably the one i'd go with if not the focusrite or studio projects, i've heard better feedback about that one than the m-audio.

thats why i origonally went with the presonus digimaxlt and i am really stoked with it. i use it all the time on pretty much everything. ive been using it for drums and its been really good there. i think it makes them sound really full. check it out. i searched on ebay and finally found a store that sold me one for 599.00 which is a sweet deal. if you look you may be able to find it cheaper than i did, who knows.