Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
alot depends on the sounds you are after and the mics you'll be using.....but with that budget, im sure you can get something nice.......the RNP rocks for $475.........
what are you planning on doing with all those outputs?.......
what are you planning on doing with all those outputs?.......
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shAkEz_gk
New member
I didn't need all those outputs, I wont be messing with midi, but Ill look into that pre.
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Dot
New member
Lynx makes great stuff. Good move.
Do you want one channel or two channels of mic pre for under $800?
Is the pre also going be used as a DI for your MIDI/synth stuff, or just for vocals?
You gotta' vocal mic yet?
Do you have a decent outboard compressor?
Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions
Do you want one channel or two channels of mic pre for under $800?
Is the pre also going be used as a DI for your MIDI/synth stuff, or just for vocals?
You gotta' vocal mic yet?
Do you have a decent outboard compressor?
Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions
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shAkEz_gk
New member
1. It will be for vocals
2. 1 channel is fine, as I more than likely WONT be recording more than one person at a time.
3. As far as a mic, I have tons, but I want better....what do you suggest for $600.00 or under?
4. No compressor yet, I was gonna ask for suggestions on that as well.
2. 1 channel is fine, as I more than likely WONT be recording more than one person at a time.
3. As far as a mic, I have tons, but I want better....what do you suggest for $600.00 or under?
4. No compressor yet, I was gonna ask for suggestions on that as well.
Son of Mixerman
Mix Junior
Try an RNC for the compressor and the Summit 2BA-221 Single Channel Tube Mic Preamp. $174 for the RNC...and $650 for the pre.
SoMm
SoMm
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chessrock
Banned
And throw in a Shure SM-7 for your vocal mic and you should be all set.
jdier
New member
depending on how much or little money you want to spend, here are two thoughts (which I am in the process of testing out myself.)
A used Meek MC3 or MQ3 can be had for $150 - $250 on ebay depending on the competition. This will give you a single mic preamp with compression and EQ built in. If you decide that the preamp does not suit your needs, or you outgrow it, you can just use the unit as an inserted compressor and/or EQ.
**again, I am just getting mine set up, so I do not speak from experience, but thus far, my plan is working fine... I was also able to get a nice sound from the unit plugged inline between my strat and my twin**
The suggestion for a nice compressor would be the FMR RNC which can be had for $175 - $200 brand new, shipped either from Mercenanry Audio or Humbucker Music. I am using mine as an insert in and out of my Aardvark Q10. I understand that it can also be plugged into many popular mixing boards.
Now, if you eventually get the FMR RNP (which may be the next thing that I purchase - after I get comfortable with the meek and the RNC), you will be able to use the RNC as an insert to that. Shoot, just about any of the sub $500 pre's will give you the ability to insert the RNC.
Hope this is of some help. If you want additional info, let me know and I will keep you in the loop on my progress.
Jim
-----Warning, thread being hijacked here-----
I am curious what the popular opinion is about the Presonus VXP? I am thinking my next purchase may be an RNP or the VXP or the new oneQ coming from the people at Meek.
Anyone have any thoughts about these items?
Thanks in advance.
Jim
A used Meek MC3 or MQ3 can be had for $150 - $250 on ebay depending on the competition. This will give you a single mic preamp with compression and EQ built in. If you decide that the preamp does not suit your needs, or you outgrow it, you can just use the unit as an inserted compressor and/or EQ.
**again, I am just getting mine set up, so I do not speak from experience, but thus far, my plan is working fine... I was also able to get a nice sound from the unit plugged inline between my strat and my twin**
The suggestion for a nice compressor would be the FMR RNC which can be had for $175 - $200 brand new, shipped either from Mercenanry Audio or Humbucker Music. I am using mine as an insert in and out of my Aardvark Q10. I understand that it can also be plugged into many popular mixing boards.
Now, if you eventually get the FMR RNP (which may be the next thing that I purchase - after I get comfortable with the meek and the RNC), you will be able to use the RNC as an insert to that. Shoot, just about any of the sub $500 pre's will give you the ability to insert the RNC.
Hope this is of some help. If you want additional info, let me know and I will keep you in the loop on my progress.
Jim
-----Warning, thread being hijacked here-----
I am curious what the popular opinion is about the Presonus VXP? I am thinking my next purchase may be an RNP or the VXP or the new oneQ coming from the people at Meek.
Anyone have any thoughts about these items?
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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shAkEz_gk
New member
Roland MMP2 is that any good?
I can get it factory resealed for $250.00, instead of almost 600.00 new
I can get it factory resealed for $250.00, instead of almost 600.00 new
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chessrock
Banned
Never tried it, but I can already tell you it sucks ass. 
A1A2
New member
shAkEz_gk said:
from your recent posts, it seems like you are recording rap vocals mainly. Why didn't you just get the Lynx L22 with stereo in/out and save the money for better preamps/mics?
If I was doing rap music only, I would get apogee mini-me, which covers everything from preamp to ADC, then just invest the rest of the money on a DAC (lucid, benchmark, rme) and a kickass mic.
my 2 cents.
Al
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chessrock
Banned
That's a good idea, A1.
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chessparov
New member
I had another opportunity to try out the MP20 (non-Jensen) and was still disapointed.
It sure looks nice though-blue is my favorite color!
A (friend's) Symetrix SX-202 sounded a bit better
in an informal test of some microphones IMHO.
YMMV.
The VXP uses the same pre as the MP20.
Chris
It sure looks nice though-blue is my favorite color!
A (friend's) Symetrix SX-202 sounded a bit better
in an informal test of some microphones IMHO.
YMMV.
The VXP uses the same pre as the MP20.
Chris
Son of Mixerman
Mix Junior
How come no one ever uses or suggests the Summit gear here? Joe Chiccarelli loves the Summit gear as well as Bryan Carlstrom who worked on Alice in Chains?
Not everything has to be a full rack space to be good?
SoMm
Not everything has to be a full rack space to be good?
SoMm
jdier
New member
I guess I am not interested in Summit for two reasons: 1. Ignorance... I just do not know that much about it, and 2. Tubes... I am just not all that interested in tube gear.
SoMm, show me the way. What is it about Summit gear that you like? What makes it better than the other consumer tube stuff?
SoMm, show me the way. What is it about Summit gear that you like? What makes it better than the other consumer tube stuff?