Tascam 424 mkIII = "preamp"?

[Alaking]

Hola Amigos,

Okay, obviously I have next to zero knowledge on preamps... I've been trying to find stuff in old threads, but no real luck.

I was wondering if the mixer section of my Tascam 424 mkIII is considered a "preamp".

I am starting to use my computer for recording... just experimenting and what not - and from what I have read, I need a damn preamp.

Any links for good info on preamps (what exactly they are, how they work etc...) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys,
Alaking.

 

[Vurt]

A preamp basially amplifies whatever sound you're putting in. The 424 has preamps. What it does not have is phantom power.

 

[Stealthtech]

As vurt stated, its an amplifier. Mic's dont have enough gain to output a descent signal level alone, they need a liitle help. Your mixer should have a trim toggle to amplify your mic to the output of the mixer in addition to a level toggle normally at the bottom of the insert. Phantom power would be used for mics that require voltage to operate.