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wjgypsy
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just how good are the audio buddy pre-amps? are they any mach for the blue tube by presonus?
thanks alot.
zeke
thanks alot.
zeke
how good are the audio buddys and where the hell do you find them!
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mikeyc222
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got a better question...are the midiman audio buddy and the m-audio auio buddy the same thing?...or did i only imagine that i heard someone say that m-audio made the audio buddy...wait, i think i hear the voices again........
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wjgypsy
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it's the one made by: "midiman" do you know anything about it?
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mikeyc222
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well, i've heard some positive response along the lines of good for the money. i really don't have any 1st hand knowledge of it...been thinkin about getting one or two though. i've heard the joe meek pre-amps are pretty good too though they cost a little more than the audio buddy. $199 for the mq3
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caryindy
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I don't know how they compare to the blue tube but you can find them here
http://www.americanmusical.com/item.asp?UID=2002090315283136&menu=&keyword=&item=MII+ABO
http://www.americanmusical.com/item.asp?UID=2002090315283136&menu=&keyword=&item=MII+ABO
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mikeyc222
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musician's friend gives a few more details about it
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...5100058432/search/g=home/detail/base_id/53872
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...5100058432/search/g=home/detail/base_id/53872
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chessrock
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The AB is a good value for the money. Much better than anything in it's price range (about $50 / channel?), other than maybe a Mackie board.
The AB and the dmp3 are not the same. The dmp3 specs out better in most regards, and from my own listening it is an upgrade.
I don't quite understand what people's fascination is with the Presonus Blue Toob. From what I have heard from those who have used it, it's really nothing special . . . gets the job done, but there's better out there for the price (at least that seems to be the general consensus). I've heard similar complaints out of the ART Toob MP, but that I can't seem to figure out -- mine has always worked pretty well, but it is what it is (more of an effect box and D.I. than antything else).
The AB and the dmp3 are not the same. The dmp3 specs out better in most regards, and from my own listening it is an upgrade.
I don't quite understand what people's fascination is with the Presonus Blue Toob. From what I have heard from those who have used it, it's really nothing special . . . gets the job done, but there's better out there for the price (at least that seems to be the general consensus). I've heard similar complaints out of the ART Toob MP, but that I can't seem to figure out -- mine has always worked pretty well, but it is what it is (more of an effect box and D.I. than antything else).
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mikeyc222
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AB?
Queue
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First: M-Audio = Midiman
Second: What is it?
Third: The Manual
Didn't find any links to reviews on the M-Audio site. But I can't recall a bad word being said about these...
Queue
Second: What is it?
Third: The Manual
Didn't find any links to reviews on the M-Audio site. But I can't recall a bad word being said about these...
Queue
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mikeyc222
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thanx for the info Queue, i was gettin a little confused by the m-audio-midiman stuff...or maybe it is just the voices again
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shagfu
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mikeyc222 said:
I think they changed the name of the company since "midi" in the name might give the impression that they only make midi interfaces.
But using "Audio" encompasses all the different areas of products they provide.
As far as the "M"...maybe it stands for music, mocha, or mo' betta
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mikeyc222
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or maybe it just stands for midiman....voices...voices...voices
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chessparov
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Zeke, if it's in your budget (under $200) I'd go either;
1) Aphex 107 dual mic pre from e-bay.
2) M-Audio DMP3 dual mic pre
3) If single mic pre is O.K. get a Studio Projects VTB-1
which is the "best" of these three, although #1 & #2
are very nice sounding. All 3 are superior to the "Buddy".
Chris
1) Aphex 107 dual mic pre from e-bay.
2) M-Audio DMP3 dual mic pre
3) If single mic pre is O.K. get a Studio Projects VTB-1
which is the "best" of these three, although #1 & #2
are very nice sounding. All 3 are superior to the "Buddy".
Chris
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sjjohnston
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If you go back far enough "Midiman" was the name of a specific product. It was a little box that translated MIDI signals into some sort of modulated audio-frequency format, so you could use one track of your tape deck as a sort of "MIDI tape recorder," if you will. This wasn't time code that drove a sequencer, but the actual MIDI messages, so you didn't need a sequencer at all.
That's what they now refer to as a "niche MIDI product."
That's what they now refer to as a "niche MIDI product."
darrin_h2000
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Ive had both the Audio Buddy and the Bluetube and the Bluetube is alot better im most respects as a clean pre if you leave the drive all the way down. If you push the drive knob you will get some noise but even thats useful for direct in bass and some rock vocals when you want that kind of dirt.
I have messed with the tube and added a Mullard tube and now theres alot less of the dirt and moer of a second hamonic and alot of warmth. I am considering Keeping it now.
The audio Buddy I got for 25.00 and It was ok. I used it with a Few things before I got rid of it but I got an 8 channel Yamaha pre that does it a world better as a clean pre.
And from what I heard of the Dmp3 the Yamaha is a huge improvement (Based on the mp3s Ive heard).
If you need 2 channels as a clean pre the Blue tube is better than the audiobuddy if the tube drive isnt engaged, It can be used as a warm mic pre with the tube drive engaged, a direct in for bass, and you have the option of experimenting with the tube. Now its not the end all pre but Its an improvement over most of these Ive heard.
I have messed with the tube and added a Mullard tube and now theres alot less of the dirt and moer of a second hamonic and alot of warmth. I am considering Keeping it now.
The audio Buddy I got for 25.00 and It was ok. I used it with a Few things before I got rid of it but I got an 8 channel Yamaha pre that does it a world better as a clean pre.
And from what I heard of the Dmp3 the Yamaha is a huge improvement (Based on the mp3s Ive heard).
If you need 2 channels as a clean pre the Blue tube is better than the audiobuddy if the tube drive isnt engaged, It can be used as a warm mic pre with the tube drive engaged, a direct in for bass, and you have the option of experimenting with the tube. Now its not the end all pre but Its an improvement over most of these Ive heard.
jgourd
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chessparov said:
I have two Aphex 107s and they are really nice sounding for the price. New they were $200 at GC.
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chessparov
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Chessrock, I messed around with a DMP3 at Guitar Center
and used a Shure SM57 for vocals.
The same set-up at home with the VTB-1 was clearly superior to
the DMP3, especially in the areas of detail and "air".
No the most scientific, however, it confirmed my suspicions.
jgourd, for a 16 bit based digital home studio, I'd pick the Aphex 107 over the DMP3. The mild warmth of the 107 seems to help out
on most material.
and used a Shure SM57 for vocals.
The same set-up at home with the VTB-1 was clearly superior to
the DMP3, especially in the areas of detail and "air".
No the most scientific, however, it confirmed my suspicions.
jgourd, for a 16 bit based digital home studio, I'd pick the Aphex 107 over the DMP3. The mild warmth of the 107 seems to help out
on most material.
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knownuttin
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It's ironic, but the most universally recommended pres for home recording, meaning the Mackie XDR's on their VLZ Pro small mixers and the Audio Buddys and DMP series, do not serve very well the single most universally recommended home reccer microphone, the SM57.
All of these pieces are fine gear, especially for the price. Just goes to show that you still need the ears to make the correct pairing. Making an observation cuz it's what I do around here.
-kent
All of these pieces are fine gear, especially for the price. Just goes to show that you still need the ears to make the correct pairing. Making an observation cuz it's what I do around here.
-kent
