Audio buddy

[dirtyp]

They have this on sale audio buddy + 990/991 mic for $49.

Nothing realy special but I could use a another mic and back up interface. The mic kit is usualy $99 and the buddy is around $80. It wont improve my recording any but well give me some extras and possible present for my brother.I could easily get $50 a piece on ebay if I just wanted to sell them.

Do you think this is worth it?
So whats more important quality or quanity?

I might be better off just upgradeing my mic but I always worry about someting breaking if I do this ill have emergency parts, If something goes wrong I wont have to stop recording untill I get replacements.

Should I get this or improve my chain?

M-audio mobile pre
990 MXL
Sony mdr-nc6
jvc stereo

 

[Dogman]

I had decent luck with my Audio Buddy. Seems to work well most of the time. Some mics require the full +48v of phantom, and I think an Audio Buddy is a bit lower than that. Not sure though.....

 

[travelin travis]

I ain't crazy about the 990 and the audio buddy is probably on par with a yamaha mg or older mackie preamp, except the low phantom power thing. The audio buddy will distort pretty easy at certain frequencies too. If you throw a mic pad or two in there, I don't think you can go wrong for $50. Who has it for $50?

 

[dirtyp]

Guitar center instore only..
What do you think of using this as a backup/xtra parts?

I use the mxl 990 and dont realy want another but for $16 a piece.
None of the parts are great I have no use for the 991 and the audio buddy will probaly sit in the closet unless something bad happens.

so you think its a pretty sweet deal?

 

[danny.guitar]

For that price, I think it's a good deal. I used the Audio Buddy for awhile.

If you want a backup in case something happens then grab it. Otherwise, save for something that can actually improve your sound or give you more options.

 

[travelin travis]

By em all, sell em on ebay, then get yourself a new vocal mic with the profits.