Can I use this?

[McParadigm]

I have a Mackie DFX mixer that I plug into my computer through an MAudio card to record.

I was recently offered a Bellari compressor for virtually nothing that I know works and is in great condition. So I was wondering...

1. Is there any reason I shouldn't get it?
2. How would I hook this up to what I have? I am utterly lost on this one.

Also, I mentioned recently about the Neumann M147 I was given. I forgot to ask before...it came with a preamp, and I have none (I always use the ones built in to the Mackie). Am I safe in assuming that the preamp it came with is good enough, or do I need to consider getting one on my own?

As always, I am extremely appreciative of the help I get on this forum.

 

[McParadigm]

Ok, so while I wait to see what advice I can get I'm reading a lot of things I only sort of understand. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I could send the signal out through the AUX send (mono?) and then have it sent back into the stereo AUX return? I tried that setup out, and I didn't really notice much of a difference. Am I wrong in thinking that's the way to hook it all up? Is the computer getting the signal before the compressor can alter it?

 

[pikingrin]

Try using it as an insert. Just use one of these. Plug your compressor into the proper 1/4" TS ends, and plug the TRS end into the "insert" conection on the channel strip of your mixer.

 

[McParadigm]

Try using it as an insert. Just use one of these. Plug your compressor into the proper 1/4" TS ends, and plug the TRS end into the "insert" conection on the channel strip of your mixer.

But doesn't that require that I plug the mics directly into the compressor? Because that would limit me to two microphones at a time. Or am I missing something?

 

[McParadigm]

OH! I get it now. Awesome!

Any advice about the preamp question?

 

[mrT]

OH! I get it now. Awesome!

Any advice about the preamp question?

A model number and brand name would be pretty helpful there...

 

[McParadigm]

I don't see any real information on it. Like I said, it came with the Neumann, and has the brand name on the front.

On the back it says N 149 A?

 

[pikingrin]

I don't see any real information on it. Like I said, it came with the Neumann, and has the brand name on the front.

On the back it says N 149 A?

That's not a preamp, that's a power supply for your tube mic.