Firepod - Do I need a Pre Amp?

[Stevo7]

Hi. I've have been hearing that alot of people have preamps and I'm kind of confused and wondering if I need one. I have a Firepod that already has 8 mic pre amps built in, do I need to have a pre amp or anything between my microphone and my Firepod?

Thanks.

 

[studiomaster]

No, you don't.

 

[daav]

not until you lose your mind with gear lust and need something in between to add 'color'.

Daav

 

[yidakee]

... but you could easily "upgrade" your sound with a nice sounding preamp, specially on vocals.

But you don't need one.