Difference in Hi-Z/Line-level preamp quality

[mvdw]

Hello guys, Im new here. And Im going to start off with a question.

Ive been using a cheap line-level input box to record my amp's preamp out signal with. So far Im liking my recordings, but the tone leaves a lot to be desired. I know there is a lot of difference in quality of the mic preamps. But is this also with the Line-level inputs on those boxes? Will buying a better mic pre with such an input be really noticable?

Thanks

 

[moresound]

I think that micing your amp will deliver a better quality sounding recording of your work.

 

[mvdw]

I think that micing your amp will deliver a better quality sounding recording of your work.

I also mic my stuff with my 57. But for easier recording I like to use impulses. That's why I asked if more expensive line-level inputs give noticably better results.

 

[moresound]

Well in your case then maybe you should us something like a line 6 or the equivalent of, that way you can fix your tone problems and other problems that will come up due to sterile preamp recordings.

 

[mvdw]

I'm not really having tone problems. And the tones I get from using cab impulses are almost 1 on 1 with micing up a real cab. I was just wondering if replacing my cheap mic-preamp that has a line-level input with a better mic-preamp would yield a better recorded sound through the line-level input.

 

[alanarbor]

If you are talking about Guitar, the Hughes & Kettner Red Box does a great job of improving the character of a preamp. The dry signal from my guitar preamp sucks ass, and I can't usually mic my amp (noise concerns).