Is it pointless to run a tube-mic through a mic-pre that isn't a tube-mic pre? I have a V69 running through my omni studio. The mic-pre's on the omni studio obviously aren't amazing but have been satisfactory in the past. Now that I have the V69 I'm wondering what would better compliment it in ways of relatively inexpensive mic-pre's (under 400) Thanks!
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caleb2438 said:
The answer to that, my friend, is a resounding "yes."
In fact, for maximum tube enjoyment level, it is highly recommended that you use a tube mic cable as well. From there, you must proceed to nothing less than an all-tube patchbay.
Unfortunately, I haven't heard of any progress made in the development of the tube mic stand ... but I have all the faith in the world that it will become a reality.
Oh yes ... it will.
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No it's not pointless. You really only want one tube stage in the signal chain. That's a guideline, not a rule. If the mic is SS, then you can warm it up with a tube preamp. If the mic is a tube mic, it's already got that so you would use a solid state preamp. You should experiment and decide by what sounds good to your ear.
No it's not pointless. You really only want one tube stage in the signal chain. That's a guideline, not a rule. If the mic is SS, then you can warm it up with a tube preamp. If the mic is a tube mic, it's already got that so you would use a solid state preamp. You should experiment and decide by what sounds good to your ear.