$500-$1000 vocal pre

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one channel, no bells and whistles, to go with sm7b and baby bottle for hip hop/reggae music

what are some of the better ones in this range?

is there a sure-fire one, like the sm7 is a sure-fire mic?
 
stupidfatnugly said:
one channel, no bells and whistles, to go with sm7b and baby bottle for hip hop/reggae music

what are some of the better ones in this range?

is there a sure-fire one, like the sm7 is a sure-fire mic?
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Great River ME-1NV. Done.

Frank
 
Daking has a new solo pre out in that price range as well. Grace should be a consideration - the new M101 puts out 75db of gain (used to be a high power option - now standard) that should work well with an SM7. For that money you could also pick up a used lunch box and a used API, GR, A-Designs P1 or Avedis pre (among others). Then you would have the option of future expandibility.
 
Second vote for the Grace. Nice, quiet. No colorization!
 
pohaku said:
For that money you could also pick up a used lunch box and a used API, GR, A-Designs P1 or Avedis pre (among others). Then you would have the option of future expandibility.
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No way...not for $1,000. $1,500 maybe.

Frank
 
Way. Used 6 slot API lunch boxes frequently go for @$325-350. The proliferation of pre modules seems to have driven down the price or at least kept it stable. Used API 512c units often go for @$600 (which is what I paid for mine). I bought a P1 module last year for $575. Purple Audio Biz units also go for @$600. I've seen used GR modules go for @$700. There's an Avedis module up on GS right now for $725. Along with an A-Designs two slot rack for another $235.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/gear...ma5-purple-action-design-central-station.html

Here's a GR MP500NV for $675.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/gear...assifieds/382165-fs-great-river-mp-500nv.html

An API 6 slot lunchbox recently sold on GS for $335.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/gear...ifieds/379848-api-500-6b-6-slot-lunchbox.html

So, if you buy used, you should be able to pick up a rack and a single unit for around $1000. Maybe less.
 
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Wow...I stand corrected. That's pretty sweet. I think I might know what I'm doing with my next $1,000.

Frank
 
Yeah, all the gear manufacturers jumped on the 500 format bandwagon over the last couple years, and now there's lots of stuff hitting the used market. You can now buy a used 6 slot lunchbox and a used (or possibly even a new) GR 500 series module for about the same or less than the stand alone single channel GR pre (remember that the GR module takes 2 slots though).

Ahh yes, a great time to be alive:D
 
I saw one selling for $1100 at sweetwater

what about a little cheaper than that?
 
put me down for a grace m101. incredible value. it's like a dmp3 on meth cooked by the dad from malcolm in the middle.










(sorry, if you don't watch 'breaking bad' this might not be as humorous as i intended it)
 
Get a brand new 6 space lunchbox at mercenary for $375, and an avedis ma5, and you'll thank me, because you'll have a killer vocal preamp, AND you'll have 5 empty slots the next time you want to get another pre, or comp. Don't take my word for it. Read the 14 pages of user reviews and comments here:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/186249-ma5.html
Disclaimer: I own an ma5, but have no financial, or contractual relationship with avedis or any outfit that sells avedis gear.
 
guitar zero said:
Get a brand new 6 space lunchbox at mercenary for $375, and an avedis ma5, and you'll thank me, because you'll have a killer vocal preamp, AND you'll have 5 empty slots the next time you want to get another pre, or comp. Don't take my word for it. Read the 14 pages of user reviews and comments here:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/186249-ma5.html
Disclaimer: I own an ma5, but have no financial, or contractual relationship with avedis or any outfit that sells avedis gear.
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Holy crap...I had no idea that lunchboxes had gotten so cheap. $375 for six spaces including power supply? That's a no-brainer. I'd get that and a 512c. It'll be a little over your budget, but it'll worth it. Definitely better than a single ME-1NV just because it's much more flexible.

Frank
 
actually i don't see me spending that kind of money any time soon.

what's a lunchbox?
 
stupidfatnugly said:
actually i don't see me spending that kind of money any time soon.

what's a lunchbox?
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I know, way too easy... I just couldn't resist
 
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