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  1. Searching for good budget preamp

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    Hi there. I'm an aspiring death metal vocalist (false cord) who is without any equipment. While I may know the fronts and backs of doing harsh vocals, I'm almo

    Rss viewed 1362 times | asked by Namenlos 456 day 3 h

  2. Setting up home studio with MOTU 828 MK2, Presonus Digimax 96k and Logic 8

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    Hi everyone, I'm trying to setup a MOTU and Presonus with Logic to record, and need some help with getting everything configured properly. Right now, I have t

    Rss viewed 2591 times | asked by Danny 605 day 21 h

  3. Should I use tube mics with solid state mic preamps and non tube mics with tube mic preamps?

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    Hi - I heard that you should only use tube mics with solid state mic preamps and non tube mics with tube mic preamps?  Is that true or does it matter?&nbs

    Rss viewed 2076 times | asked by Rafael 619 day 7 h

  4. Why do some musicians use a Mic Pre and a Compressor before running their guitar into Pro Tools?

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    Question:   I was reading a few interviews on studio gear used by Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, etc., and when they record their guitars, they go direct fr

    Rss viewed 2750 times | asked by Rafael 646 day 9 h

  5. How do I hook up an external mic pre with a recording interface?

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    This might sound like a stupid question, but I've never used external gear with my Presonus interface before and I'm a bit confused with how to hook stuff up. I

    Rss viewed 11483 times | asked by Martin Swain 1018 day 8 h

  6. What are the differences between different tube types?

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    There are quite a few different types of tubes out there (12AT7) and different manufacturers.  What affects do these different tubes have on the sound? Do

    Rss viewed 3097 times | asked by phat_tunes 1141 day 23 h

  7. Good Condenser or pre amp in the $400 price range

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    so ive been needing a new condenser mic recently seeing as my sterling audio St51 isnt quite getting the job done. im looking at the bluebird but im n

    Rss viewed 4341 times | asked by djbartos93 1235 day 22 h

  8. Has anyone here built a kit microphone preamp, what kits do you suggest?

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    I'm really thinking of putting together my own microphone preamp(s) from a kit.Besides the lower price, I'd like to get more experience with the innards of digi

    Rss viewed 4489 times | asked by Gear Guy 1331 day 5 h

  9. Buy a Saffire Liquid 56 and other gear or a set of nice preamps?

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    I'd like to hear every ones thoughts on this scenario. I can either get a Focusrite Liquid 56 and save cash for other things in the studio (microphones, inst

    Rss viewed 2353 times | asked by phat_tunes 1281 day 16 h

  10. What would be the best mic pre for R&B records?

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    What would be the best mic pre for R&B records?

    Rss viewed 5631 times | asked by L.BYrd 1301 day 9 h

  11. solid state mic pre amp, mojave ma200, recording lap top....anything else?

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    anything else i need specifiacly for quality or power if i only use vocals?  this pre amp is compatible w any lap top right?

    Rss viewed 4629 times | asked by rappin noob 1302 day 13 h

  12. suggested pre amp/interface for mojave MA 200

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    Just got my mojave, Indamixx Netbook Portable Studio What pre amp or interface do u suggest i need to push the power needed for this mic?

    Rss viewed 4922 times | asked by skillz 1307 day 8 h

  13. Has anyone had a chance to use the new Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56?

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    I just saw this product for the first time, and it looks awesome! Does anyone know how this stacks up with the original Liquid Channel units?

    Rss viewed 4271 times | asked by Justin Vencel 1307 day 6 h

  14. What preamps offer that big upfront tube sound?

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    I have some Focusrite ISA range preamps and an Avalon 737 -- they're great.But it seems to me that there are preamps out there that have a biggersound something

    Rss viewed 3892 times | asked by Justin Vencel 1350 day 22 h

  15. What can I use to 'Beef Up' a weak singing voice?

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    I am really looking for a more aggressive and punchy sound then I am currently getting and I think a new microphone preamp may be the answer. I am NOT looking

    Rss viewed 4351 times | asked by Gear Guy 1377 day 15 h