Ok I've recently bought an R4 (stock, regular, not the new "professional" one). I also just ordered some AKG 481's that I will have next week. So I've spent a fair amount of cash on upgrading my gear. My question is will I be happy (for now) running the 481's straight into the R4? My current rig is a stealth rig - AT831's ->sound pro's otterbox w/ built in pre-amp->gmini 402. Before I was running the same mics->spsb->d8
Right now I cannot afford a V3, maybe one day but not right now. I've been reading lots of stuff on pre-amps and the UA5 (although discontinued) seems to be quite popular as a "budget" pre-amp, lots of people seem to be quite happy with it.
While looking around the "recording gear" section I found this quote (regaurding a comparison between the R4 and the 744) "While the R4's pre/AD are definitely an improvement over the UA5, and pretty damn good"
So from this quote I get that the built in pre/ad is better than the UA5. And as people seem quite happy with the UA5 I am guessing that yes, I will be happy with this set up.
Is anyone running a similar setup?
Any thoughts or comments are welcome.
Thanks for the space.
I've run a variety (!!!) of gear.
Now I'm running AKG 391/393 (well, CK91, 93 caps, with self-made batt. box) into an R4.
I've recorded one show with it and it seems pretty good. Better than a stock UA5, not as nice as a modified UA5 (IMO).
I think it is great to start out with, then see about modding it. *If* I get any ideas on how to mod it, I will present here for the DIY types. Or send to Busman2 for mods if you're not DIY inclinded.
What I love about this unit is the ease of use. A real treat after running laptops (four track) and NJB3 (two track) in the past. One battery, one unit, one set of mics, optional soundbard. You just plug in and hit record. All files are logged with date. Jog wheel to move through files. I love this thing!!!
Richard