Help needed in selecting a great pair of mic pres- style of V76 or 1073 on a budget.

[leon777]

Help needed in selecting mic pres-style of V76 or 1073 4 acoustic guitar

I am looking for advise on the best mic pre's for recording acoustic guitar.
They will be used mostly for "acoustic guitar" and an occasional vox.

Budget is tight. I have the Control 24 so whatever pair I get would have to be a
significant improvement over the Focusrites. I don't know if that's possible with a 1k price
budget. Maybe I should wait till my budget increases. or just but one good pre for now.

I have read up on the ART Tube MP Personal Tube Mic Preamp, GRACE DESIGN 101
MIC PREAMP, Joe Meek and such. Am I wasting time with these guys?

Anyone know of a great pair of pres in the $500-1000 range that would compete with the
big boys? I've had API's, Neve 1073's, Telefunken V76's, Avalon and Manleys in the past
but all is gone now due to $$$. It's a drag but life goes on.

V76's and 1073's were my all time favorites. Would love to have something that comes
close to either of these. I know! I know! I'm dreaming but maybe there's a puppy out there for me.

Thanks.

Leon

 

[ametth]

Re: Help needed in selecting a great pair of mic pres- style of V76 or 1073 on a budget.

I have read up on the ART Tube MP Personal Tube Mic Preamp, GRACE DESIGN 101
MIC PREAMP, Joe Meek and such. Am I wasting time with these guys?

Yes. Maybe not the Grace, but if you have used 1073, v76, etc...Yes.

Anyone know of a great pair of pres in the $500-1000 range that would compete with the
big boys? I've had API's, Neve 1073's, Telefunken V76's, Avalon and Manleys in the past
but all is gone now due to $$$. It's a drag but life goes on.

V76's and 1073's were my all time favorites. Would love to have something that comes
close to either of these. I know! I know! I'm dreaming but maybe there's a puppy out there for me.

Thanks.

Leon

If your looking for a "1073" type..this might fit the bill http://www.mercenary.com/greatrivelmp.html but you'll need to save a few more bucks.

If you need something now, you can certainly find a pair of API's for 1000...or some raw modules and have someone rack them for you. Good luck!