Any good dual pre's for $500-600?

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First: I've got the VCQ3 and the VTB1. I'd like to get a two-in one pre, and something a step up. Is that even possible for this price? It's possible I can go higher, but since this is just a hobby, it's hard to justify it.

Also, what would you recommend as an e.q. unit -- and would that go before or after the pre? I know mike placement should circumvent e.q.ing as you track, but some of my acoustic instruments need a little high end going onto track to combine with additional e.q. afterwards.
 
Bodhisan said:
First: I've got the VCQ3 and the VTB1. I'd like to get a two-in one pre, and something a step up. Is that even possible for this price? It's possible I can go higher, but since this is just a hobby, it's hard to justify it.

Also, what would you recommend as an e.q. unit -- and would that go before or after the pre? I know mike placement should circumvent e.q.ing as you track, but some of my acoustic instruments need a little high end going onto track to combine with additional e.q. afterwards.
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The Rane DMS 22 is a nice two channel pre in your price range. It has three band eq (mid is parametric) plus a stereo summing bus.
 
imissthewar said:
Let's not forget the RNP.
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Yeah, do a search. There is one dual channel quality pre that is consistently recommended in this price range, and that pre is the fmr rnp. It is exactly what you need. There are some other great single channel units in this price range, but if you need 2 good channels of mic pre then this is by far your best option. If you want to spend a bit more money you can get a sytek which runs about $900 for 4 great, ultra-clean channels. The next step in quality above those units would cost you more than a grand.
 
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