behringer tube ultragain mic200 preamp

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anyone have any thoughts/comments/alternatives in regards to the behringer tube ultragain mic200 preamp? i'm gonna buy a studio projects b1 (mostly for vocals) and this in combination for my home studio recordings unless someone strongly suggests otherwise on either purchase... thanks!
 
You might consider M-Audio Audio Buddy 2 channels aprox. $79 new.
 
I was just going to buy one myself, but read some reviews complaining that the EQ had some serious noise problems. (A lot of my gear is Behringer and I have had no problems with them, so I'm not an anti-Berry person, by the way...)

Not being able to find one in the local shops, I changed my mind and upgraded a little bit to an ART TPS2, which has the added advantage of front-panel inputs and every review I read of it was positive. $180 at Musicians Friend or any of the other online retailers.
 
Yea, if you have to go with one of the starved-plate tube dealies, I'd just assume go with one of the ART Tube MP's. At least with those, you'll have a useful D.I. for instruments, keys, bass, etc. if you outgrow it.
 
well this mic200 acts as a DI as well and i'm looking for something that can fit on a pedalboard for when i play live with it as well... it has 16 adjustable tones so i can use it as a pre to record acoustic guitars, keys, vocals, etc and then use it as a DI onstage as well... where did you see reviews on it? i haven't found ANY and i'm really curious about this EQ issue... should i still stick with the SP-B1 for my (mostly vocals) studio mic? thanks! i just found an Maudio audio buddy on ebay for $60 brand new... will that work well with my acoustic guitar too when plugged into it for recording?
 
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The Studio Projects B1 is a great mic. The SP VTB1 preamp is nice too -- very quiet, with a very quiet tube circuit that can be dialed out entirely... It's also not very big, and it's very solidly built. However, as a DI box, not everyone thinks this is its forte... I've had a few musicians who liked it when used this way though...
 
I think you need to go with your heart on this one.

Consult with your innermost being. Pray on it, and perhaps God will give you the answer.

Go in peace, my child.
 
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