A couple days ago, I installed an M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 PCI card in my PC. When I attempted to plug my mic into the back of it, though, it barely gave me any sound.
So it seems like I need a preamp of some sort to get my mic to work properly. I know M-Audio has a preamp, the Audio Buddy, which is within my $100-or-so price range, but I'd like to know what other options are out there.
Any suggestions?
-David
I need a mic preamp.
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- KVRist
- 59 posts since 5 Apr, 2003 from Durham, NC, USA
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- KVRist
- 224 posts since 30 Jul, 2002 from Lancashire UK
I have the Audiohile and use my old Boss BR8 multitracker as a pre-amp. You may be able to pick one up cheap secondhand.
The bonus is that the BR8 has built in FX for vocal and guitar/bass which may come in useful. Even has a very basic preset rhythm unit too.
The bonus is that the BR8 has built in FX for vocal and guitar/bass which may come in useful. Even has a very basic preset rhythm unit too.
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- KVRer
- 2 posts since 22 May, 2004 from Italy
TUBEPRE
Presonus ( i think ) 165 € 1 channel (tube system)
You have gain ,drive and a couple of very useful parameters.
I bought it in January and I'm really happy.
I use it only for acoustic guitar (My MATON
Screams!!) but i think that it gives best performance on bass guitar.
Presonus ( i think ) 165 € 1 channel (tube system)
You have gain ,drive and a couple of very useful parameters.
I bought it in January and I'm really happy.
I use it only for acoustic guitar (My MATON
Screams!!) but i think that it gives best performance on bass guitar.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 5 Apr, 2003 from Durham, NC, USA
For $100? Somehow I doubt that. Besides, I don't have enough space on my PC desk to fit something that big.bezza wrote:I have the Audiohile and use my old Boss BR8 multitracker as a pre-amp. You may be able to pick one up cheap secondhand.
-David
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35433 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
These days everything Ive got which lives 'outside' the computer goes through my VTB-1.
(Edit - forgot link)
http://www.studioprojectsusa.com/vtb1.html
(Edit - forgot link)
http://www.studioprojectsusa.com/vtb1.html
An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- KVRist
- 478 posts since 18 Mar, 2003 from Champaign, Illinois
I'll second that. I'm still thorougly enamored of my VTB-1.whyterabbyt wrote:These days anything Ive got which lives 'outside' the computer through my VTB-1.
Some info.. it's a one-channel mic preamp and direct box which combines a fully discrete solid-state preamp with a lovely tube blend circuit (which can be fully bypassed). It has a built-in high pass filter, phantom power, XLR or 1/4" inputs, and impedance matching... cost is around $130.
Um, what else... oh, it sounds terrific!
-Garret
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- KVRAF
- 3723 posts since 17 Apr, 2002 from Scotland
A vote here for the audio buddy - I'm well cuffed with mine. And I won this months contest with a track featuring guitars recorded through it.
What higher praise could there possibly be
What higher praise could there possibly be
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- KVRer
- 8 posts since 2 Feb, 2003 from holland
I bought this one a year ago, i'm really satisfied with it, nice warm sound. Nice compact size.
Also very usable for plug in your guitar. and ofcourse phantom switch and 20db switch
www.artroch.com
the MP is the one you need, cost me around 110 euro
Tube MP: The World’s Most Popular External Tube Mic Preamp. Whether you’re working with a computer, hard disk or digital multi-track recorder, the Tube MP’s TEC award nominated design will allow you to obtain professional results at an affordable price. ART preamps offer warm tone, useful features, and are innovatively designed. Our line of Tube MP products add presence, clarity and fullness to any signal, and is exceptionally low-noise. Our Tube MP Studio V3™ features V3™ Technology (Variable Valve Voicing), which provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process. V3™ delivers a wide variety of settings designed for various microphones and DI inputs, including guitars, basses, keyboards, synths, electronic drums and much more. Don't settle for a copy-cat lookalike. Go with the real thing - the Tube MP by ART!
good luck
Also very usable for plug in your guitar. and ofcourse phantom switch and 20db switch
www.artroch.com
the MP is the one you need, cost me around 110 euro
Tube MP: The World’s Most Popular External Tube Mic Preamp. Whether you’re working with a computer, hard disk or digital multi-track recorder, the Tube MP’s TEC award nominated design will allow you to obtain professional results at an affordable price. ART preamps offer warm tone, useful features, and are innovatively designed. Our line of Tube MP products add presence, clarity and fullness to any signal, and is exceptionally low-noise. Our Tube MP Studio V3™ features V3™ Technology (Variable Valve Voicing), which provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process. V3™ delivers a wide variety of settings designed for various microphones and DI inputs, including guitars, basses, keyboards, synths, electronic drums and much more. Don't settle for a copy-cat lookalike. Go with the real thing - the Tube MP by ART!
good luck
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- KVRian
- 1349 posts since 12 Jan, 2003 from Paris
I also like very much my VTB-1...
This is the only external preamp i've ever had... I can only say it sounds 1000 times better than my old behringer MX802 build in preamp...
This is the only external preamp i've ever had... I can only say it sounds 1000 times better than my old behringer MX802 build in preamp...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 5 Apr, 2003 from Durham, NC, USA
So that's three for the VTB-1 and one for the Audio Buddy. I'm still leaning toward Audio Buddy, though, because it's cheaper -- bit of a necessity right now, I'm afraid -- and I have no idea where I would put the VTB on my desk...
-David, who'll probably make a purchase tonight.
-David, who'll probably make a purchase tonight.
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35433 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
The VTB's not that big actually, its only about the width of my Tower case...
An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- KVRAF
- 2107 posts since 12 May, 2003 from gone
look at the M-Audio DMP-3 as well
not a lot more money than Audio Buddy, and much quieter and much more definition on the highs
I know, I traded in a brand new Audio Buddy (that I was pretty disappointed with) for the DMP-3. On cymbals in particular you can hear the difference.
Still, AudioBuddy is a very good deal for the super low price they sell it at
not a lot more money than Audio Buddy, and much quieter and much more definition on the highs
I know, I traded in a brand new Audio Buddy (that I was pretty disappointed with) for the DMP-3. On cymbals in particular you can hear the difference.
Still, AudioBuddy is a very good deal for the super low price they sell it at
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- KVRAF
- 3723 posts since 17 Apr, 2002 from Scotland
What I like about the audio buddy is that I can leave my electric guitar plugged into channel one and my microphone into channel 2. Then I just select an input in the host. No pesky plugging/unplugging.
It's a little thing - but it helps
Don't record Cymbals with it, though
I use my SM-58 and the Audio Buddy into my SBLive to record my acoustic guitar mostly. You can hear some of the results on the mp3 bit of my page (link in sig) - the track is "discussion" - my entry to the compo this month. That's the only audio example I can point you at, if it's any use
It's a little thing - but it helps
Don't record Cymbals with it, though
I use my SM-58 and the Audio Buddy into my SBLive to record my acoustic guitar mostly. You can hear some of the results on the mp3 bit of my page (link in sig) - the track is "discussion" - my entry to the compo this month. That's the only audio example I can point you at, if it's any use
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- KVRAF
- 2107 posts since 12 May, 2003 from gone
DMP-3 is a dual micpre as well
you can leave 2 things plugged into it too
it has a nice 75hz lowcut filter too on each channel
good to remove a lot of noise from feet, bumped mic stands, etc.
you can leave 2 things plugged into it too
it has a nice 75hz lowcut filter too on each channel
good to remove a lot of noise from feet, bumped mic stands, etc.
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- KVRian
- 1349 posts since 12 Jan, 2003 from Paris
Just so that everything will be less clear, the VTB-1 also allows you to plug both your guitare and you mic at the same time...scuzzphut wrote:What I like about the audio buddy is that I can leave my electric guitar plugged into channel one and my microphone into channel 2. Then I just select an input in the host. No pesky plugging/unplugging.
It's a little thing - but it helps
There is a line in switch...
That's true it helps.....
