mic pre with spdif

[K.G.Bass]

hi

can you recomend a mic pre with spdif connetction?
the cheaper the better.

or then a simple stereo analog-spdif converter.

thanks

k.g

 

[Robert D]

See if you can find a used Tampa (M-Audio). It's got S/PDIF out, and I've been getting some nice results with it. It has a compressor and EQ also, and I love the variable input impedance selector. I paid $270 for an as new one.

 

[SRR]

ART DPSII
ART Digital MPA
Samson (somthing or another, its mono, but has a in to chain another pre to its a/d converter to have a stereo out, BUT, you are locked to 48K or 96K)

 

[bigwillz24]

DBX 386


API A2D.... quality stuff that is relatively cheap.

 

[erosconpollo]

Rane ML1 -- two of their pretty well regarded preamps plus digital conversion. I believe it doesn't do higher than 24/48 but who needs more anyway?

 

[omtayslick]

This is the least expensive one that I've seen:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CValve/

 

[tkingen]

Tampa = +1

 

[lumbago]

Focusrite have SP/DIF as a retrofit option for their basic Platinum series mic pres. I use a Trakmaster with the add-in SP/DIF card - very clear.

Roland produced a MMP-2 mic modelling preamp which has SP/DIF outputs.

 

[lumbago]

Lexicon reverbs in the MPX-... series have SP/DIF converters and some have balanced XLR inputs.

 

[SonicAlbert]

If you could locate a used ART DI/O converter (they are no longer made) you could use it with whatever preamp you want. I have a couple of these and they sound surprisingly good for the money.

 

[David Katauskas]

.. Tampa +2 ..

 

[gemsbok]

i just saw a art dps ii in new condition go for 76$. that would have been killer for you. m audio tampa is better yet. but like 250 used.

 

[darrin_h2000]

Line6 ux2...200 bucks new...will sound like many expensive preamps since its a modeler.