KVR Audio

kosowar · Post by **kosowar** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:17 am

If I would buy a StudioProjects B1 mic, do I have to buy a preamp too? I readed in the some websites that it is important to have one, but can a preamp be repleaced by VST plugins?

AD80 · Post by **AD80** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:30 am

The problem is condenser Mics need 48v phantom power. So you cant connect them directly into a 1/4" jack. It would need to go through a pre-amp then. If your soundcard has pre-amps with phantom power then you dont need to get an extra one. Just connect directly into the soundcard.

flugel45 · Post by **flugel45** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:35 am

kosowar wrote:If I would buy a StudioProjects B1 mic, do I have to buy a preamp too? I readed in the some websites that it is important to have one, but can a preamp be repleaced by VST plugins?

Mic > preamp > soundcard.

No, a VST plugin can't replace a preamp.

The cheapest one available that I'm aware of is the Audio Buddy (decent sound too) which sells for around $100 USD. Or look around in the secondhand market. You might find a small mixer with preamps for not too much.

Check out this site, which is great at explaining what preamps/mixers/soundcards do, and how you're supposed to connect it all together.

www.tweakheadz.com

JD

Igor 4000 · Post by **Igor 4000** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 3:34 am

You can also find the ART Tube MP for less than $100.

flugel45 · Post by **flugel45** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 5:27 am

Igor 4000 wrote:You can also find the ART Tube MP for less than $100.

Doh! So true - and I even have one too!

Shame what starts happening to your memory once you hit middle age.

JD

StudioProjects B1 microphone with preamp?