I'm running a Digidesign 001 and lately 8 tracks just isn't enough for the bands comming in.
I have been working with hardcore bands and the guys producing the stuff want more mics on the drums.
So i'm looking into getting an 8channel preamp with Lightpipe outputs so i can use it with the 001 for a 16 channel studio.
Now because the digi only has 2 preamp inputs I had been using a mackie mixer and stealing the trim preamp outputs at the insert jacks and running those into the digi001 so that i could get enough preamps. THe mackie was ok for this, very little noise. But then i tried the same thing with the beringer ub2442fx-pro and i noticed that the pre's are noisey as hell.
Now this brings me to my choice for the 8 channel pres either being the Behringer ADA8000 for 200 bucks or a SM Pro Audio PR8MKII for 200 and then the lightpipe adapter for 100 making the total 300 dollars.
After hearing the berhinger mixer i almost dont trust this 8ch pre unit, but then again it's 200 for only 8 pres as opposed to the 300 for a whole mixing board, so maybe the pre's are better?
Anyway any input as to these two choices or other options too, are all appreciated.
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I'm running all sm58's for the drum mics right now, but that will change soon. I'm investing in more equipment at this studio soon.
I have been working with hardcore bands and the guys producing the stuff want more mics on the drums.
So i'm looking into getting an 8channel preamp with Lightpipe outputs so i can use it with the 001 for a 16 channel studio.
Now because the digi only has 2 preamp inputs I had been using a mackie mixer and stealing the trim preamp outputs at the insert jacks and running those into the digi001 so that i could get enough preamps. THe mackie was ok for this, very little noise. But then i tried the same thing with the beringer ub2442fx-pro and i noticed that the pre's are noisey as hell.
Now this brings me to my choice for the 8 channel pres either being the Behringer ADA8000 for 200 bucks or a SM Pro Audio PR8MKII for 200 and then the lightpipe adapter for 100 making the total 300 dollars.
After hearing the berhinger mixer i almost dont trust this 8ch pre unit, but then again it's 200 for only 8 pres as opposed to the 300 for a whole mixing board, so maybe the pre's are better?
Anyway any input as to these two choices or other options too, are all appreciated.
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I'm running all sm58's for the drum mics right now, but that will change soon. I'm investing in more equipment at this studio soon.
Must be the fine converters they used. 