Using a Mic Pre-Amp

[Hano]

Can anyone explain me why using a mic pre-amp is so important?
Lately I read about a Bellari witch would be good. I haven't got a mic pre-amp yet, and I'm looking for advise.
I would also like to know about transistor pre-amps, because I feel to much accent is put towards the Tubed stuff.Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks a TON, already.

 

[Chuckschwandt]

Hi Hano,

A pre-amp boosts a signal. When I record
my guitar through a mic, sometimes the signal
needs to be boosted to get the signal hotter
on tape. Have you ever notice thatthe signal coming in from anywhere needs more power ?
Well, there is the use of your pre-amp.
Additionally, they come with a variety
of features like EQs & compressors to color
the signal. Hope I helped.

Chuck

 

[CharlesThomas]

Hey Hano,

(And now for a shameless plug!)

There's a brief layman's explanation of mic preamps near the bottom of this article:
http://www.hotterthankarl.com/CharlesThomas/guitar_tips.htm

CT



[This message has been edited by CharlesThomas (edited 06-21-2000).]

 

[MISTERQCUE]

Charles,you ole dog you!