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Advice re PreAmp

  • 11-01-2012 01:45PM
    #1
    Captain Iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭


    Hello all

    I'm looking for some advice re. purchasing a pre-amp.

    I am currently arranging a basic bedroom studio setup.
    Laptop, USB Audio interface, SE220, SM57 etc.

    I think I should get a pre-amp to boost the signal from mics into soundcard.

    I would be recording acoustic guitar, vocals, mandolin, handclaps / basic percussion (not live kit), Electric guitar through amp.

    Can you tell me would one of the following be a wise choice for this?
    http://www.thomann.de/ie/behringer_mic200_tube_ultragain_preamp.htm
    http://www.thomann.de/ie/art_tube_mp_studio_v3.htm

    If not, why? and what would be? Both of these are within my current budget, but I would be prepared to save a bit more if this is a bad idea.

    Any advice is welcome and thank you in advance.
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  • #2
    SeanHurley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭SeanHurley


    What usb audio interface are you using? Most likely the preamp in your usb interface will be better than either of those units.


  • #3
    Captain Iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭Captain Iggy


    A Line 6 Pod Ux1

    http://www.thomann.de/ie/line6_pod_studio_ux1.htm

    I have recorded some bits and pieces with an SM58 which should have comparable response to the SM57 I plan to get. It really comes through as being very weak, especially with acoustic guitar.

    I am hoping the LDC will help the acoustic part but I thought in any case - I should boost the incoming signal and carve frequencies out rather than have a weak input and try and boost it in the DAW / with plugin.


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