Topic: looking to spend $200 on a preamp...

[mikesalvo]

hey everyone,

so, I;m looking to get  a new preamp. I have a Denecke AD20, but I've switched my recorder to the Zoom H4, so I ni longer have optical inputs. I really liked the sound oon the AD20, and would like to get something that sounds nice, that I can use with my Zoom. The Zoom only has 2 Female XLR inputs. Im looking to spend about $100-$225. Is this possible??? Unfortunately I am on a tight budget, or I would love to spend more. I;m just really in desperate need of some more warmth in my recordings.

thanks!,
Mike

[Church-Audio]

hey everyone,

so, I;m looking to get  a new preamp. I have a Denecke AD20, but I've switched my recorder to the Zoom H4, so I ni longer have optical inputs. I really liked the sound oon the AD20, and would like to get something that sounds nice, that I can use with my Zoom. The Zoom only has 2 Female XLR inputs. Im looking to spend about $100-$225. Is this possible??? Unfortunately I am on a tight budget, or I would love to spend more. I;m just really in desperate need of some more warmth in my recordings.

thanks!,
Mike

I think your better off ditching the Zoom and getting an edirol r09 then you dont need the external DA and you can just get a nice preamp and be far ahead of the game. IMO.

[mikesalvo]

ya I hear that, but I got a GREAT deal on the Zoom, and I also like the built in mics (good for semi-stealthing). So I am gonna stay with the Zoom for now. So, my question still stands. Anyone got any suggestions? 

[mikesalvo]

oh, I also meant to mention that I have Audio Technica 4051's in front of The Zoom.
my bad.

[Church-Audio]

oh, I also meant to mention that I have Audio Technica 4051's in front of The Zoom.
my bad.

I think a UA-5 would be about your only bet for that much money. But it aint stealth.

[bgalizio]

oh, I also meant to mention that I have Audio Technica 4051's in front of The Zoom.
my bad.

I think a UA-5 would be about your only bet for that much money. But it aint stealth.

UA-5 wouldn't be that great of a solution, as the signal path would go through the AD then the DA for the analog outputs. Something with analog passthrough would be better.

[TNJazz]

Beyerdynamic MV100

[Church-Audio]

Beyerdynamic MV100

Yeah That's a nice preamp I would like to get my hands on one to modify... I am sure I could improve it quite a bit. Beyer is known for there great products. I would check it out for sure does it have phantom too?

[Will_S]

A used Presonus Firebox might be worth looking into as well.  It has 1/4" outs that would work with the 1/4" ins on the Zoom.  And I'm not jsut saying that because I have on listed in the Yard Sale, because I've decided to keep it.   

[Kindguy]

Beyerdynamic MV100

Yeah That's a nice preamp I would like to get my hands on one to modify... I am sure I could improve it quite a bit. Beyer is known for there great products. I would check it out for sure does it have phantom too?

It does have phantom. I've never liked the sound of the MV100. be interesting to see what you could do with it.

[Church-Audio]

Beyerdynamic MV100

Yeah That's a nice preamp I would like to get my hands on one to modify... I am sure I could improve it quite a bit. Beyer is known for there great products. I would check it out for sure does it have phantom too?

It does have phantom. I've never liked the sound of the MV100. be interesting to see what you could do with it.

Hey send it to me let me check it out. I have never seen the insides of one its hard for me to say what I could do. But I am sure I can make some kind of improvement.

[Kindguy]

Beyerdynamic MV100

Yeah That's a nice preamp I would like to get my hands on one to modify... I am sure I could improve it quite a bit. Beyer is known for there great products. I would check it out for sure does it have phantom too?

It does have phantom. I've never liked the sound of the MV100. be interesting to see what you could do with it.

Hey send it to me let me check it out. I have never seen the insides of one its hard for me to say what I could do. But I am sure I can make some kind of improvement.

I don't own one anymore. I sold it a long time ago.