VU or not VU? That is the question.

[99teeth]

Hi. Just a quick question, for now at least. How important is a VU meter on a preamp. I'm looking at the 'Sebatron vmp 2000e' and it comes with VU's and without. The price difference is up 'round the $500 AUD mark ($300 USD). Sounds like like they're either really important or they're counting on the 'all is vanity' effect to kick in. Which?

 

[Massive Master]

As long as the recorder has meters, they're not important. I like having them, but as long as it sounds good, they're certainly not a necessity.

 

[99teeth]

Thanks MM. BTW shouldn't that be Fb squared. Hang on, then E = D# (really sharp) .