Hi. Starting a new acoustic record this week, and I'm wondering what others' opinions of these two pre amps are. I know I know that I should get something better, but these are what I own, so I'm kinda stuck using them. I have a Shure KSM137 for the acoustic, and an Audio-Technica P48 for vocals, running into a Digi002, and Pro Tools. Which pre would you recommend: ART Tube MP Studio, or the DBX 376 channel strip?
On a side note, when I plug an XLR into my ART, then an XLR our of the ART into the Digi, the meter on the ART maxes out. Doesn't show a clip light, but the meter maxes out. I can use a 1/4" TRS for the output, and the meter works just fine. Only happens for XLR. Any ideas on that, too?
Thanks in advance for the feedback. Looking forward to hearing from everyone
On a side note, when I plug an XLR into my ART, then an XLR our of the ART into the Digi, the meter on the ART maxes out. Doesn't show a clip light, but the meter maxes out. I can use a 1/4" TRS for the output, and the meter works just fine. Only happens for XLR. Any ideas on that, too?
Thanks in advance for the feedback. Looking forward to hearing from everyone