chessparov
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The pre in a VC3 is superior to a budget mixer like a Mackie or
Behringer.
When you get into near/full gain, however, that chip is prone to become less stable, especially on a powerful singer through a '57.
(did that with my voice too on the VC3Q)
It's not junk, but you'll both be happier with a superior mic pre
like the ones mentioned in this thread.
AFAIK there was talk of a "great Joe Meek" exchange or some such from PMI (based on a "credit" towards with a trade-in).
You may want to contact PMI and ask them about that.
The pre in the new Meeks is quite good IMHO.
Same Burr Brown chip as in the Grace line of mic pre's BTW.
If I get one to play around with, will post accordingly.
The point should also be raised that a good parametric EQ is typically needed to tweak these microphones for better results too. Dynamics usually take EQing very well, condensers are more
problematical sometimes.
Chris
Behringer.
When you get into near/full gain, however, that chip is prone to become less stable, especially on a powerful singer through a '57.
(did that with my voice too on the VC3Q)
It's not junk, but you'll both be happier with a superior mic pre
like the ones mentioned in this thread.
AFAIK there was talk of a "great Joe Meek" exchange or some such from PMI (based on a "credit" towards with a trade-in).
You may want to contact PMI and ask them about that.
The pre in the new Meeks is quite good IMHO.
Same Burr Brown chip as in the Grace line of mic pre's BTW.
If I get one to play around with, will post accordingly.
The point should also be raised that a good parametric EQ is typically needed to tweak these microphones for better results too. Dynamics usually take EQing very well, condensers are more
problematical sometimes.
Chris