What is the point of using a Channel Strip?

[frank_1]

A channel strip is a pre amp, EQ , and compressor all in one. If someone one has a compressor and eq on there mixing board or in there rack, why would anyone need this type of processor?

If I just needed a mic preamp, for a guitar with distortion , would a channel strip be the way to go?

 

[hixmix]

The way to go is strip poker.

 

[flounder]

First of all, for my personal opinion, i think it´s a lot easier working with a strip inthe rack. The way you have it all patched gives you more flexibility to run different sources through it.

Most importent thing is that channel strips often are more precise and better sounding!!
I mean, buy a mixer for 1000$ or just one channel for the same price must mean that you´ll end up with pretty good EQ and copressor possibilitys.

oh, and channel strips also often features good de-essers and tube pre-amping...

And for the guitar, isn´t a guitar pre-amp you´d want there? Like marshal or something.

 

[Wide Awake]

The advantage might the shorter signal chain. If you already have good EQ and a couple of good compressors, then a channel strip might not be a must-have.

I don't put my channel strip in a rack, so that when I'm recording my acoustic guitar I can tweak the compresser, preamp, and EQ while holding my guitar in front of the mics with headphones on. Recording by yourself can be a bitch sometimes.

 

[Wallycleaver]

It's like a mini console. It gives you the quality of $500,000 consoles into something a bit more affordable and smaller. Great thing for solo artists and small studios wanting "pro" sound on a budget.

 

[rjbutchko]

Recording by yourself can be a bitch sometimes.

Amen.

 

[frank_1]

Thanx for the help.

Hey Flounder, I ment I wanted to record a guitar amp through a mic and have a mic preamp.

 

[hixmix]

Hmmmm..............have you considered herbal alternatives?

 

[vox]

Hix,
I think your Granny's calling you. You'd better go and see what she wants.