MR-8 input level problem solved, sort of.

[ivan1]

After experiencing very low input levels on the MR-8 while trying to record acoustic guitar with a single condenser micropone, I took every thing back the the music store. They tested everything out and said that the low levels were inherent in the under powered pre-amp in the MR-8. The also demonstrated that the input levels in the VF80 were not any better. They suggested that I purchase a ART MP pre-amp and demonstrated that I would now have complete control of my input levels. Now instead of having the trim levels at maximum, I can set them at about 30% of max, with lots of control. I was a little dissapointed at having to spend more money, but I think it will be worthwhile in the end.

Now that I have good input levels, I have done some initial test recordings of fingerpicking guitar.. I was very impressed with the sound quality. Excellent. Better than I expected. The guitar is a little to "bassy" but part of the challenge and fun will be finding the right mic placement and right room in my house. Of course the biggest challeng will be playing a tune all the way through without a mistake.

I think I will be glad that I stuck with the MR-8 due to it's ease of use. I want to concentrated on playing guitar.

 

[gospel]

I received my MR-8 Fri. and hooked one of my Shure beta 58s to it and it worked great. Although, I don't think the beta 58 is considered to be a recording mic I'm gonna keep on using it until someone tells me the reason for condensers being the choice for recording?

 

[clifchamb]

Of course the biggest challeng will be playing a tune all the way through without a mistake.

I love the auto punch in/out function on the mR-8. It willl become your best friend when recording so that you don't have to do the song on one take everytime.



clif