preamp

[Recordepreneur]

I am looking to get a behringer B1large condenser mic for my vocals instead of my sm57. is this wise?

and i hear all the talk about mic preamps.. do i need one? I have a yamaha mg16/4 mixer.. is that considered a mic preamp? if not.. what are the advantages of a pre-amp? thanks!

-jay

[TexRoadkill]

I'd stick with the 57. The Yamaha does have preamps and they should be fine.

[Morningloryseed]

Buy a tube preamp. The new ART TPS (2 channels) is awsome and has a built in (optional) limiter. And it is not that expensive. I've seen the old model (same as new minus some LEDs and a few other features) on ebay for less than $80. I don't care what anyone says, digital recording need tube warmth or they sound dead. It definitely worth it.

[The Green Hornet]

Yo NEUR of Recording:}

If you want to peruse and rationcinate over some mic preamps, get a copy of TAPEOP. They usually have a dozen or more advertised and evaluatations of some.

The magazine is FREE and contains some nice articles and information. I do believe you can reach them on the net to sign up.

Green Hornet

[chessrock]

Originally posted by Morningloryseed
Buy a tube preamp. The new ART TPS (2 channels) is awsome . . . . I don't care what anyone says, digital recording need tube warmth or they sound dead.

[crazydoc]

Originally posted by Morningloryseed
Buy a tube preamp. The new ART TPS (2 channels) is awsome . .... I don't care what anyone says, digital recording need tube warmth or they sound dead. It definitely worth it.

You might want to lay off the morning glory seeds for a few days and then have another listen (though judging from your grammatical abilities it may already be too late).

Recordpreneur-
You'd be better off getting an SPB1 or MXLV67 for the same or cheaper price. I have all three, and for vocal (on my voice) definitely prefer the V67. I like the Oktava MK319 even better, especially if you can pick one up at Guitar Center for $50.

[chessrock]

Awsom, man.

[Phosphene]

you may have my TPS, it sounds like a richard pryor sneeze

[Blue Bear Sound]

Originally posted by Morningloryseed
I don't care what anyone says, digital recording need tube warmth or they sound dead. It definitely worth it.

oh boy..... any more "gems" of wisdom for us there, Sparky?

[Track Rat]

Originally posted by Morningloryseed
I don't care what anyone says, digital recording need tube warmth or they sound dead. It definitely worth it.

You'll get more mileage out of a space heater.