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I've narrowed my choices down to three low-end preamps and would like you guys' opinions on them: Studio Projects VTB-1, M-Audio DMP-3 and FMR's RNP.
I would guess that obviously the best of the three would be the RNP but it's a little more than twice the price of either of the other two. Which is best between the VTB-1 and DMP-3? I'm leaning towards the DMP-3 only because there are two channels versus only one on the VTB-1. I noticed that Blue Bear had the VTB-1 listed on his studio site though so it must be good right?? Finally, is there really that big of a difference between the RNP and the other two to warrant me paying close to $500? I guess I'm just looking for the best overall value from whichever mic pre I choose.
I'd also like to mention that all I'm using now for mic pre's are what are on my Soundcraft Spirit Folio mixing board. Would all three of these mic pre's be an upgrade over the Soundcraft pre's?
I would guess that obviously the best of the three would be the RNP but it's a little more than twice the price of either of the other two. Which is best between the VTB-1 and DMP-3? I'm leaning towards the DMP-3 only because there are two channels versus only one on the VTB-1. I noticed that Blue Bear had the VTB-1 listed on his studio site though so it must be good right?? Finally, is there really that big of a difference between the RNP and the other two to warrant me paying close to $500? I guess I'm just looking for the best overall value from whichever mic pre I choose.
I'd also like to mention that all I'm using now for mic pre's are what are on my Soundcraft Spirit Folio mixing board. Would all three of these mic pre's be an upgrade over the Soundcraft pre's?