can a good pre help with ADAT's?

[clear14]

I'm recording to an LX20 and am looking at outboard pres, specifically the Great River one channel. My question is, given the limitations in sound quality/converters in the LX20, would I be able to still notice an appreciable difference from using a high end pre?

[Track Rat]

As apposed to what other pre?

[eh91311]

The improvement in sound quality that a well-designed quality mic pre will offer is influenced greatly by other factors, including the recording console, cables, mics, interconnects, outboard gear, and the engineer himself. If YOU use a mic pre and the recorded sound is improved, then that should be the only thing to consider.

[Track Rat]

I used LX20's for years and their converters won't be a major stumbling block by a long shot. It's converters aren't that bad.

[MISTERQCUE]

Originally posted by Track Rat
I used LX20's for years and their converters won't be a major stumbling block by a long shot. It's converters aren't that bad.

I 2nd that!!

Though the HD24 is now my weapon of choice, I still own a XT & LX as they now function as excellent back-ups of material.
Both units will provide excellent signal-tracking capture provided, as eh91311 prev'ly stated, your gear in the signal chain is processing transparent & clean output to the recorder.

[clear14]

Thanks for the replies. So with the right signal chain, I should improve the sound with a pre like a Great river over my current pres in the studio 24 mixer.

My signal chain would be:
Studio Projects c1 mic
through Mogami XLR cable
through Great River Pre Amp
(RNC sometimes inserted through TRS inserts)
through a patch cable taking 1/4 inch to RCA
into the RCA inserts on the back of the LX tape machine

Would this be a decent chain? I have everything but the pre-amp and wondering if given my current set-up, whether a high end pre-amp is worth it.

[MISTERQCUE]

Originally posted by clear14
Thanks for the replies. So with the right signal chain, I should improve the sound with a pre like a Great river over my current pres in the studio 24 mixer.

My signal chain would be:
Studio Projects c1 mic
through Mogami XLR cable
through Great River Pre Amp
(RNC sometimes inserted through TRS inserts)
through a patch cable taking 1/4 inch to RCA
into the RCA inserts on the back of the LX tape machine

Would this be a decent chain? I have everything but the pre-amp and wondering if given my current set-up, whether a high end pre-amp is worth it.

Your use of the Great River pre over the 24's pre alone is worth it!!

I too own, but no longer use the 24 as the board while designed
poorly but offering decent operation is equipped with pre's that are average & dull with a rated pad of only 16dbu max-out.