You won't find tube "warmth" in that price range...would M Audio DMP3 add any warm sound? I just basically look for a preamp for mics to add warmth sound for the vocal. tas
anything under that generally uses a low voltage circuit in parrallel with the primary audio path. This just inserts distortion into the signal chain. To realize real "warmth" (argh!!... I hate saying that) you need a high voltage tube in the amplification stage to impart the harmonic distortion on the source signal, not add it later from a sample of the source.
You won't find tube "warmth" in that price range...
I also agree that your entry level for tube preamps would be the GT Brick... anything under that generally uses a low voltage circuit in parrallel with the primary audio path. This just inserts distortion into the signal chain. To realize real "warmth" (argh!!... I hate saying that) you need a high voltage tube in the amplification stage to impart the harmonic distortion on the source signal, not add it later from a sample of the source.
And I'd be neglect in not adding that a tube does not necessarily define warmth... the whole circuit does that, transformers in particular can have more impact on the sonic character of a preamp. Discete components vs. solid state... the list goes on...
"warmth" comes from quality. It has nothing to do with tubes. A good tube circuit is just as clean as a good solid state one. Don't believe the marketing.You won't find tube "warmth" in that price range...
I also agree that your entry level for tube preamps would be the GT Brick... anything under that generally uses a low voltage circuit in parrallel with the primary audio path. This just inserts distortion into the signal chain. To realize real "warmth" (argh!!... I hate saying that) you need a high voltage tube in the amplification stage to impart the harmonic distortion on the source signal, not add it later from a sample of the source.
And I'd be neglect in not adding that a tube does not necessarily define warmth... the whole circuit does that, transformers in particular can have more impact on the sonic character of a preamp. Discete components vs. solid state... the list goes on...
You got me there... forgot about that one... it's alrightnot the EH 12AY7. it's in the same price range as the Behringer and the PreSonus, but it's a real-deal, 200v tube preamp for little scratch.
PreSonus BlueTube DP Stereo Microphone Preamp (or) Behringer T1953 Tube Ultragain? the price are differ about $50, I would take PreSonus if it has more quality.. ta
what about focusrite twin trak pro? I am watching these on ebay? Anyone got recommendation for this? As said it is for the vox. ta. V