Topic: pre for mbho 603/ka100/ka200

[mmmatt]

Hey all,
I'm thinking I want to get out of the lappy taping (for ambient) and go back to a jb3.  My current rig is mbho 603/ka100/ka200 > usbpre > lappy.  I haven't used it a lot, but so far I do like the sound... just not the inconvience of the lappy. The  24bit is nice, but I prefer a simpler and smaller rig for the type of ambient taping I do.  I do very little taping at large venues.  Mostly it is on stage or sweet spot.  I tape primarily bluegrass, jambands, and jazz.  I never stealth so that isn't an issue.
     So anyways, I need a few suggestions on what pre to get.  I have had a ua-5 in the past but it was just a digi mod.  I'm thinking a warm mod or a t mod would be sweet.  Also thinking maybe a mini me, v2/3, mp2/3 or m148/248.  I definately don't want anything that has a presence boost type flavor.  The mbho's have enough of that already.  Something transparent or warm would be best I think.

Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance!

Matt

[sleepypedro]

i owned the mbhos for a couple of years, and you can't beat those mics with a sound devices mp-2

[creekfreak]

I would recommend V2-->modsbm-1 (I ran this with the MBHO's, great sound) or just a mini-me which will warm up those MBHO's nicely

[mmmatt]

i owned the mbhos for a couple of years, and you can't beat those mics with a sound devices mp-2

yeah... I like the sound with the USBPre, and I assume that would be similar.  One other point... I would like something that will work as a stand alone analog pre to incorporate into my multitrack as my mixer only has 4 pres on it.

[mmmatt]

I would recommend V2-->modsbm-1 (I ran this with the MBHO's, great sound) or just a mini-me which will warm up those MBHO's nicely

I was thinking the mini-me just for that reason (as well as the mp-2).  I think these mics like a little warmth.

Matt

[marc0789]

i owned the mbhos for a couple of years, and you can't beat those mics with a sound devices mp-2

ditto. ran 603a/200>mp-2>warm modsbm1, and it is super fat, warm but still plenty of that mbho detail. imo it helps beef up the low end, and obviously a super small setup. I think the mbhos are just a little bright to sound real good into a v3. however v2>modsbm1 is pretty nice, the modsbm1 warms things up nicely.

[Brian Skalinder]

FWIW, I loved the MBHO > V2 > modSBM-1 combo. And - shocking! - I agree with Marc that the MBHOs are a little bright to pair with the V3.

[mmmatt]

are all "mod" sbm1's warm moded?  I've never used an outboard adc so I'm clueless.

Matt

[Nick Graham]

Another vote for MP2>(mod)SBM1

[marc0789]

are all "mod" sbm1's warm moded?  I've never used an outboard adc so I'm clueless.

Matt

most, but doug did some presence and transparent mods too. the mp-2 is so warm that I think you'd do fine with a t-mod too. but the vast majority out there are warm mods.

[Kevin Straker]

i owned the mbhos for a couple of years, and you can't beat those mics with a sound devices mp-2

Agreed, or even better, an aeta psp2.

[creekfreak]

I also did the mp-2/modsbm-1 combo back when I had the MBHO's. That also sounds good though I preferred the extra tightness the V2 gave while the modsbm-1 kept things nice and warm.

[marc0789]

i owned the mbhos for a couple of years, and you can't beat those mics with a sound devices mp-2

Agreed, or even better, an aeta psp2.

forgot, I also ran mbho>eaa>mod a few shows, liked that a lot too....although I almost thought the mp-2 sounded a little better with the bhos.

[OOK]

I have the mbho648/ka200 paired with a minime and I am very pleased with it...the only thing I find warmer than that is the mp2 infront of the minime!!!!!!

[marc0789]

I can attest to that. my buddy ran that combo and was very happy with it. nice and warm, and the high end in the mbhos shine.