Mic pre companies not adjusting prices?

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Demand for higher end mic pres apparently does not change with price. It apparently does not change for mid level gear to any great extent either. I've only seen prices in these price segments going up the last few years.

However, it does appear to change for low priced gear given the price fluctuations seen in the under $300 market. We also see economies of scale come along where something becomes a hit and thus becomes cheaper to produce larger quantities.

I note that technological advances and entry into the converter market by new players now gives you some professional quality converter sounds for under $500 for multiple channels.

I note that some companies in the market possess the means to produce some decent quality mic preamps under $250 per channel that rival much more expensive units. Yet, no one seems to want to take up the challenge.**

I am a fan of top end pres. They improve the value of the dynamic and ribbon mics in your collection.

**I should note there is a boutique pre in beta right now that might be the one to finally do it.
 
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Sherman... set the way back machine.

I don't know whether I want a preamp, or a car.
 
For the avg. home-recordist/musician, the utmost of imortance is having some musical talent, the basic knowledge & skills to capture and record a decent & quality performance with the most dependable & reliable of gear
your budget will allow you to purchase.
As far as mics are concerned, a good dynamic (Shure 58/57, SennheiserE835S, AKG D770 etc),at least 1 hi quality-condenser(AT4033 or 4050/Shure KSM32/Rode NT2/AKG C2000 or even a CAD M37 etc.) s/b the beginnings of 1's mic arsenal. Pre's can range from the ART MP, DMP3, RNP, Summit TLA, Sebatron, Grace-D101, Meek VC6Q or even a DBX 386 just to name a few.

Just stay clear of any and all Behringer products! ;)
 
Dot is right about the power supply/UL issue but another side to that coin is having the transformer external to the unit lowers the noise floor, especially in a small 1/2 rack box. . Yes, the high end units sound better. No question about it...If you want to go high end on the cheap, learn to DIY..plain and simple.

Ray
 
Nobody ever got rich by pricing their product based on what it cost to make it.
 
chessrock said:
Exactly. And what really bugs me is seeing guys who spend gobs of money on their mic pres, and think they can get big money sound with their pawn shop special instruments in their untreated bedrooms with nothing but Auralex foam tacked to the walls. :D

I am just mad that chessrock insulted my setup...minus the expensive pres...lol

:D
 
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