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Title: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Kindguy on June 01, 2004, 11:44:46 PM
Picking up a new Pre. Looks like it's going to be a m148.

Just seeing what y'all think I should do.

I love the 148 sound. & ease of the box. Never even touched A V2 but have a bunch of smoking tapes using one.

Any opinions on the 480>V2>500e would be appreciated.

Jeff
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: jpschust on June 02, 2004, 06:54:27 AM
well i think the difference, which im sure you know, is level of clarity.  the v2 is going to represent EXACTLY what that mic does whereas the 148 is going to give you a lot more warmth to your tapes
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: marc0789 on June 02, 2004, 09:38:47 AM
The only real color the m148 will provide is some low end emphasis. Very accurate representation of what YOU hear, imo, running 148>uv22. 480's need that color imo. 481(3)>m148>500e....classic.
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Nick S. on June 02, 2004, 10:06:44 AM
481(3)>m148>500e....classic.

Julian fluffer   8)
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: marc0789 on June 02, 2004, 10:16:25 AM
 ;D

If someone put a gun to my head and told me that I had to make a change in mics, I'd go 481(2)(3). Nice top and low end, sweet signature, the only reasons I prefer the b&k's is better midrange imo and the actives.
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Kindguy on June 02, 2004, 10:31:36 AM
Tad get that brick ready. :)
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: bush on June 02, 2004, 10:36:00 AM
I see some slutting going on over here...does this mean tad will be sporting the v3 soon?
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: marc0789 on June 02, 2004, 10:39:00 AM
you can always get a v2, but the brick is special. ;D
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Kindguy on June 02, 2004, 10:47:57 AM
I see some slutting going on over here...does this mean tad will be sporting the v3 soon?

I think so
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Kindguy on June 02, 2004, 10:51:29 AM
Now, Who has my heady blue blockers ?
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: twoodruff on June 02, 2004, 11:46:08 AM
Now, Who has my heady blue blockers ?

you may think this is a joke, but if you have a m148, bluebloackers are a must. I mean the ugly ones too, accept no imitation. Check your local drug store, walmart whatever it takes, get a pair.

ps--they are not heady
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Tim on June 02, 2004, 03:13:03 PM
The only real color the m148 will provide is some low end emphasis. Very accurate representation of what YOU hear

very true.. m148 is pretty clean, not as clean as the Grace but pretty clean...
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: carlbeck on June 05, 2004, 12:03:17 AM
Julian didn't run the 148 much or at least not until I bought his 248 from him ;D After that the combo for Julian 480 tapes was a 148>500e or Mod SBM-1. There is some serious magic with the Oade box & 480's, I wouldn't even consider another pre-amp but I say that ALL the time & everyone must be sick of it by now! Get the brick & don't look back or if you don't want it, let me know 'cause I need another one.
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Kindguy on June 05, 2004, 12:30:29 AM
The damage is done. It's mine!! Can't wait to run it.
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 05, 2004, 11:25:54 AM
id like to hear/run 480>148>v3 at some time too, just to see what all the fuss is about ;)

but im seriously diggin the 480>v3 sound over here!!
Title: Re:480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: tadjblack on June 05, 2004, 01:11:04 PM
Now, Who has my heady blue blockers ?

you may think this is a joke, but if you have a m148, bluebloackers are a must. I mean the ugly ones too, accept no imitation. Check your local drug store, walmart whatever it takes, get a pair.

ps--they are not heady

gotcha covered on the blueblocks as well
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Tim on June 08, 2004, 09:08:22 PM
Bean, I can probably let you run my m148 for a few nights this summer.
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 09, 2004, 03:35:27 AM
Bean, I can probably let you run my m148 for a few nights this summer.

suite tim, i may have you a second nite alpine taper too ;)

i have no cable to run w/ it tho!!

tim, sending PM now!
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Tim on June 11, 2004, 08:53:22 PM
Bean, I can probably let you run my m148 for a few nights this summer.

suite tim, i may have you a second nite alpine taper too ;)

i have no cable to run w/ it tho!!

tim, sending PM now!

I've got 3 foot xlr's for you...
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 12, 2004, 07:18:31 AM
Bean, I can probably let you run my m148 for a few nights this summer.

suite tim, i may have you a second nite alpine taper too ;)

i have no cable to run w/ it tho!!

tim, sending PM now!

I've got 3 foot xlr's for you...

nice, just lemme know what else i need for this tim... ;)

im all about that, i would just be worried about batt life in the 148 ;)
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: Tim on June 12, 2004, 04:15:00 PM
you don't need nothing... just run xlr out of the m148 to xlr in of the V3... this incentive for you to hook me up with that extra ticket  ;)
Title: Re: 480> 148 > 500e -OR- 480> V2 > 500e
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 13, 2004, 11:49:49 AM
you don't need nothing... just run xlr out of the m148 to xlr in of the V3... this incentive for you to hook me up with that extra ticket  ;)

hehe, ya got me h00k3d now t1m!