help with preamp options

[tokyofan]

I'm doing VO and currently pairing a TLM103 and Grace 101...ultra clean. Now looking for something with more character and color for contrast.

A rep at Sweetwater earlier recommended the Summit 2ba-221 or Solo/610 to contrast the Grace. He also suggested the newer Focusrite ISAone for contrast.

I'm now considering one of these:

Summit 2Ba-221
Great River ME-1NV
Solo/610
Focusrite ISA One
Buzz Audio Elixir

Any advice?

 

[carlosguardia]

FWIW, I have tried the Focusrite Octopre and it was "ok" but not great. I've tried the Solo 610 and find it really good sounding for most things (it's great on kick and high pithced male vocals!) I would love to try the ME-1NV but I guess the point of my post is that, if you have to choose between Focusrite and UA, I would go for the 610.

Solo mis dos centavos!

 

[Massive Master]

I'd try a different mic.