behringer MDX1400 autocom pro

[seriousturtle]

i'm still trying to set up a half-decent home studio in my house. i don't even own a mic-pre or any compression. i've been using the cheap pre on my old mixing board. i'm thinking about purchasing a behringer ultragain mic220 and a behringer mdx1400 autocom pro. remember, i don't have anything yet, so i know this will be a huge step up. my price range is reasonably low, so these have been the best things i could come up with.

is there anything i should consider over these products?

and how would i connect these pieces to a mixer? (where do i plug the mic?)

sorry, still pretty much a newbie.

~the turtle

 

[MISTERQCUE]

Ok,my man Bruce will eventually jump in this thread and suggest you check out an RNC comp (excellent comp @ $175.00 or lower depending on the dealer).I own the AutoCom and though it's not top of the line, it does the job! Especially the gates...excuse me a sec seriousturtle....
Yo'Bruce,pull-eease audition a Behringer comp! I would luv to hear your opinion on them. ...Ok,back to you seriousturt,
if you're on a tight budget,the AutoCom can be had as low as
$80-90 brand new(I got mine from Sam Ash when they were practically givin''em away!)
I have my AutoCom connected into 2 channels on my board via
each channels "inserts"(I use the AutoCom as 2 separate compressors)by employing a "dedicated" Y cable (send and recieve).
I never checked out the UltraGain,but there is a thread in this very forum about it. But before you by a mic pre,check
out a Mackie mixer,the VLZ series.Their pre-amps are great
and would eliminate the need to buy a mixer and a separate
pre. I own a Art,but hardly ever use it.
1 last thing,prior to any purchase of a mic pre,figure what kind of mic(s)you will be using.
Ok Bruce,your turn!

 

[bvaleria]

Ok Bruce,your turn!

No need to, MQQ - you're doing just fine without me!!!

Yo'Bruce,pull-eease audition a Behringer comp! I would luv to hear your opinion on them

Hmmm.......... yikes! But hey, next time I'm gear shopping, I'll borrow one from the dealer and do an A/B/C between the RNC, DBX, and (choke!) Behringer and post the results....

Bruce

 

[The Axis]

Hey, At least PRETEND to be unbiased when doing the comparison !

I'd like to hear it also, since I am thinking about getting an RNC. More stuff !

Rick

 

[bvaleria]

Hey Axis.... It's me ears that do the listening, not me eyes (on the gear's label!)



Bruce

(But it IS hard to do, especially with the Behringer stuff!!!)