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Title: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: petal on November 11, 2005, 11:47:52 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to all this, and are looking at options. I need a portable mic-pre/AD to go with my Microtrack. I plan to use the spdif-option on the Microtrack.
I need to be able to record in stereo, and I would prefer the device to be small and handy.
I'm looking for something which isn't noisy.

So let the game begin: What are my options?

Cheers!
Thomas :)

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: Brian on November 11, 2005, 11:56:14 AM

 mod UA5 from the oade bros.

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: aberg on November 11, 2005, 12:17:38 PM

Quote from: Brian Sax on November 11, 2005, 11:56:14 AM

mod UA5 from the oade bros.

Ditto, cept you'll have to find one used, as they're not sold anymore.

There's a T+mod for $600 in yard sale, if I'm not mistaken.

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: terrapinj on November 11, 2005, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: petal on November 11, 2005, 11:47:52 AM

Hi all,

I'm new to all this, and are looking at options. I need a portable mic-pre/AD to go with my Microtrack. I plan to use the spdif-option on the Microtrack.
I need to be able to record in stereo, and I would prefer the device to be small and handy.
I'm looking for something which isn't noisy.

So let the game begin: What are my options?

Cheers!
Thomas :)

how small and handy do you need fit in a bag or fit in your pocket? open or stealth taping? ps2/ad-20 is smaller than the ua-5 may be more "handy" for you

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: petal on November 11, 2005, 01:03:01 PM

Thanks gutys, but maybe I should be a bit more precise: I'm looking for something I can have in my pocket or maybe in a bag, which runs on batteries.

I see myself running through fields with flowers, insects, with microphones in my hands and headphones as my summerhat.

Thomas :)

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 13, 2005, 09:53:25 AM

PS2/AD-20 combo and a decent recorder

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: JasonSobel on November 13, 2005, 11:46:41 AM

also the Core Sound Mic2496 in an option.  that'll provide phantom power and will allow you to record 24 bit.  a lot of people won't recommend Core Sound products, because of some questionable business practices by Len (the owner of Core Sound).  that said, my one dealing with Len (a long time ago) was positive, and I've have some nice sounding recordings made with the Mic2496.  for reference, it's the same size as the Denecka AD-20.

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: fasteddy on November 13, 2005, 07:39:02 PM

second the UA5 suggestion


great all in one bix for the money

even stock

Title: Re: Newbie looking for portable stereo mic-pre/AD/spdif-out - $200 -> $600
Post by: willndmb on November 14, 2005, 12:34:59 PM

i have had a ad-20 and now a ua-5
depending on your pocketbook i would say unless you need 48v power the ad-20 is great, if you need 48v then the ua-5 is great