Topic: pre-amp listing/survey

[F.O.Bean]

if doug told you that the moon was made of cheese, you'd bite it too?


 

you mean its not made of cheese

[timP]

how about the RNP

i have some WSP shows from the late 90's with this pre


any comments on it?

[ghibliss]

I use a Core-Sound Mic 2496 a/d convertor.  It is 24 bit and configurable with toggle switch settings for 44.1/48.0/88.2/96.0 or internally re-configured to allow 192.0 if you have a recorder that accepts that rate.  I am using it with DPA 4061 microphones and love the sound qulaity as it is very transparent sounding.  The piece is 9 volt battery powered and runs for about 5 hours on a single battery or if needed i can plug in my 4200 maH battery pack and go for a long time.  The Mic 2496 is the size of a pda and is the stealthiest piece I have found at a reasonable price ($549.00)  Using this with my Microtrack 24/96 makes for an exceptionally small package to carry to concerts.  I run mine using spdif coaxial and the sound quality is very impressive.

[cpatch]

if the minime is transparent, how can it be colored?  doesn't colored mean not transparent?

Maybe he means like rose-colored glasses!

Craig

[Chuck]

ACM PMD 660 is transparent

[RebelRebel]

how about the RNP

Supposed to be a clean sounding pre. 450-500 for two channels. 9-12v dc. Apparently has scooped mids and isnt as detailed as manufacturer implies...but may be a contendor, given the fact that it is DC powerable...



http://www.fmraudio.com/RNP8380.htm


I use the DAV BG-1 http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec03/articles/davelectronicsbg1.htm
big - clean -  smooth - seperation - focused - - fast, detailed, but not clinical..big , rich,sounds like a finished record ..great....best preamp I have used as yet.
works well with schoeps CMCX, MG m930s, and AKG426

[SonicSound]

What about the Neve Designs Portico 5012?

http://www.rupertneve.com/portico5012.html

[smokydays]

Let's not forget the Denecke AD-20, great starter pre-a/d!

http://www.denecke.com/prod04.htm