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Searching for good budget preamp

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

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

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

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

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
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What are the differences between different tube types?

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
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Good Condenser or pre amp in the $400 price range

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

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

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

What would be the best mic pre for R&B records?
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solid state mic pre amp, mojave ma200, recording lap top....anything else?

anything else i need specifiacly for quality or power if i only use vocals? this pre amp is compatible w any lap top right?
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suggested pre amp/interface for mojave MA 200

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

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?
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What preamps offer that big upfront tube sound?

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

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
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