Recent content by sdwest

"So, bottom line, there is ALWAYS going to be at least one analogue IC twixt you and the converter" Dave, that's good information, just what I was looking for. I suspect that to do this right, the cost could be almost twice what a good preamp would cost. OR, I can just live with what I...

gecko zzed, thank you. I'm going to try connecting the preamp directly to the "line in" of my interface, and proceed from there. Wade

Thanks, Mark. The interface is a Focusrite ISA One Digital. I also have a Focusrite Saffire 24 DSP and a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. I generally use the ISA One, but recently obtained a high-end mic pre that I want to try out in comparison. I take your point about "coloring" the vocal sound...

Hi folks. I've been using audio interfaces with built-in preamps, but wanted to try a really high-end microphone preamp. The problem is, most do NOT include an A/D converter. The question is: how do I get this pristine microphone signal into my DAW? It seems to me that running a high quality...