At 4040 versus Preamp?

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Drakaland said:
Speaking of preamps, is anyone familiar with the Studio Projects vtb1 pre? Seems pretty resonable on the low end. How would this compare to the DMP3, paired with a good vocal mic?
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I think it's on a par with the DMP3, but it's only single channel. So, for the price, the DMP3 is a better buy.
 
If you do that and still have trouble, try engaging the -10db pad switch on the mic.
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i would still suggest he check his gain staging procedures...your voice isn't going to distort a mic unless you're screaming REALLY loud, and at close proximity

also the fact that he has the same issue w/ the SM58 points even more to improper gain staging
 
Thanks for the tips. I feel pretty stupid here. It was a compression VST causing the distortion :( Easy fix and feel dumb for not noticing it. Serves me right for stacking too many effects and being unorganized.
 
Hi guys

I finally brought the AT 4040 . I went to Turnkey and i had another test with the 4040 and i tested out the 4033 . i thought that the 4040 suited my vocals.

When I got home i tried it with my Focusrite twintrak pro . I did a quick test and laid down the guitar . When i was fingerpicking it sounded lovely, clear and warm but when i strummed it was slightly boxy , tommorow I'll try it with the bass roll off . and try and find the sweet spot but i am confident that i will get the right sound.
I was hardly singing with my full vocal strength as it was getting late and i was worried about my neighbours , but I can see its much more fuller sounding then my At 2020.

So i am well pleased I may invest in another one soon so i can get that sound when i stereo mic my guitar.


dave
 
Mr Blues said:
Hi guys

I finally brought the AT 4040 . I went to Turnkey and i had another test with the 4040 and i tested out the 4033 . i thought that the 4040 suited my vocals.

When I got home i tried it with my Focusrite twintrak pro . I did a quick test and laid down the guitar . When i was fingerpicking it sounded lovely, clear and warm but when i strummed it was slightly boxy , tommorow I'll try it with the bass roll off . and try and find the sweet spot but i am confident that i will get the right sound.
I was hardly singing with my full vocal strength as it was getting late and i was worried about my neighbours , but I can see its much more fuller sounding then my At 2020.

So i am well pleased I may invest in another one soon so i can get that sound when i stereo mic my guitar.


dave
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Where were you recording, and how are the acoustics? If it's a small untreated space, that might be why it sounds boxy(maybe the 4040 shows it more than the 2020).
 
Hi pandamonk

As it was getting late in the evening i did'nt have enough time to get the sweet spot , i am sure if I took my time position the guitar right it would have been ok.

dave
 
The mike will definitely be the best investment.
I have a mackie 1202VLZ and have compared its sound to some very high priced pres. It is really a very good preamp. Just use the direct-outs/inserts.
 
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