Bellari La120 Any Good?

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I am just getting my computer based recording studio running. Recently purchased Guillemot's Maxi Studio Isis soundcard and 8in 4out box. It seems to be a fantastic system although I am having a hard time learning Logic Audio, the recording program that came with it.I still managed to get a couple decent tracks down. I don't own a compressor yet and was thinking that the La120 with it's tube and great price ($110.00 US) would be ideal for inserting on the vocal channel on my Mackie 1604 before going to tape (disk). Any ideas or opinions ?
Thanks.
 
Yes, the Bellari LA120 is a fine compressor. I would only use it on vocals, though. It's limited control makes it hard to use effectivly with other instruments.

[This message has been edited by Matt (edited 08-13-1999).]
 
Thanks Matt
This is my problem, I also see the behringer mdx4000 at Musiciansfriend for what works out to $189.00 (after the internet discount) see here: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/cgi-bin/shop.dll/990710111920919713337-y1ovw1B9K9?pid=182405 and was also leaning towards it (has more control and is stereo) but would it work as well for processing Live and Studio vocal which is what I will be using it for most? I'm thinking the tube in the Bellari would give a warmer/better sound. Although the Behringer might be more usable down the road.
Anybody Know about this Behringer or have any thoughts on the subject?
 
Just bringing thread to top. Any thaughts on the Behringer?
 
Versatility is the key here. Buying a compressor that is versatile will serve you better down the road.

Now for this tube warmth stuff. I doubt that you could tell the difference between a solid state unit and a tube unit if you are asking basic questions about compression. I don't mean this in a bad way, but the whole solid state verses tube gets very subjective. What is really important at this point is that you start recording and learning. In time you will be able to appreciate the difference between these two technologies.

Behringer makes very good equipment. In the case of the Composer (a two channel full feature compressor with peak limiting and a basic noise gate) this $250 dollar box is for the most part an exact copy of a Dramer unit that costs about $800. I believe that Behringer was sued for copying the whole thing! So, while the Dramer may be a bit more rugged, the Behringer Composer will work just as well. So spend the few extra bucks on it. I have 2 of them in my studio ( www.echostarstudio.com )and use them for many different things. Good luck.
 
Thanks sonusman
Nice webpage for your studio.
Yes I do know about the composer, it is $259.00 at Musiciansfriend and lists at $309.00. The behringer mdx4000 in my above link is only $199.00 and lists at over $500.00. Nowhere though can I find people who use it. Do you think it will be as good a unit as the composer.You see I am in Canada and the $60.00 US difference in price is $100.00 to me. Thanks for helping out.
 
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