API or NEVE 1073? need help for new pre

[momagoose]

I am buying a good mic pre to do all my vocals through for our bands first album. its nu metal and kinda a new style but im not sure if i should go for the neve or the api? Whats the difference in sound? Could someone name 2 different vocal recordings where one was more neve and one was more api? Thanks if you can help me

 

[chessparov]

Contact Fletcher at www.mercenary.com

He's a strong pro AE who personally tries out all their stuff,
and can advise you better than 99%+ (like me!)
who post on the Internet.


Chris

 

[Teacher]

to help you decision the Neve 1073(original not neve-alikes) cost at least 2 times if not more then the API's, 2 channels or NEVE 1073 is like 4k-5k, while the api i think you can get 4 channels in the 2K range....so if budget is a concern that should make the decision a lil easier