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Title: seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: nic on October 01, 2003, 10:38:59 AM

been debating recently as to the upgrade path I want to take for my rig.
contemplating the all-in-one approach of a MiniMe or V3 versus something like a MixPre> ADC-20 or similar boxes.
what are some pro/cons I should be aware of?

thanks

fwiw, I currently run AKG 391 but am thinking of picking up a pair of MBHO 440 or ADK large diaphragms

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: nic on October 01, 2003, 11:07:16 AM

I have a M1 DAT.
I'm not concerned with the A/D having a USB or other computer interface (I dont trust USB for anything other than keyboard/mice); besides, I have a MOTU828 to power my PowerBook. just looking for something more portable to run my DAT.

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: wrangler_n_space on October 01, 2003, 11:13:43 AM

I wanna a v3 too. :bouncy:

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: nic on October 01, 2003, 11:21:15 AM

are the meters on the V3 for the PreAmp or A/D?

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: nic on October 01, 2003, 11:26:34 AM

"Get a cable to come out of the AES1 > M1 7pin"

why not just come out of the RCA S/PDIF? the mic cables connectors going into the V3 should be long enough to take any pressure off the S/PDIF cable

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on October 01, 2003, 11:26:53 AM

I'd go with whatever combo of/single box pre/ADC

[a] fits your budget
your ears like best with the mics you run
[c] most closely matches your desired feature set
[d] matches your tolerance for schlepping around more/less gear/batteries.

For me, the answer to the above criteria:  V3.  I think the only real pro/con discussion around single v. multiple boxes is [d].

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: creekfreak on October 01, 2003, 11:29:56 AM

I say the V3 also, but I guess it depends on what kind of sound you want, clear and transparent, or warm and phat.

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: John R on October 04, 2003, 11:49:46 AM

if you've got the budget, go for a pre/ad in one box, as mentioned by our esteemed collegues.  and, definitely go v3.  if there is a budget issue, go v2>adc-20, which could be had for less than half the price, and still be a really sweet rig.  i ran it for a couple years.  and btw, have an adc-20 for sale.

jr

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: DaryanLenz on October 04, 2003, 11:58:33 AM

Quote from: creekfreak on October 01, 2003, 11:29:56 AM

I say the V3 also, but I guess it depends on what kind of sound you want, clear and transparent, or warm and phat.

In a nutshell, the best description of the two boxes I have heard to date.  +T kris!

Daryan

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: DaryanLenz on October 04, 2003, 11:59:45 AM

ONe quick question...I have aes out on my mini-me but have never ever used it.  Will a sony 7-pin take an aes signal?  If so, what are the best ways for making such a cabvle?

addon:  If you go with the mbho's, the mme would be a better fit.  ADK's I don't really have enough experience with, but if you are going mbho, why not buy kris's mbho's?  They would only run about 200 moire than a new set of 440's.  I loved the 440's FWIW.



Daryan

Title: Re:seperate P/A and A/D or all-in-one?
Post by: John R on October 04, 2003, 12:29:57 PM

Quote from: m0k3 on October 01, 2003, 11:12:13 AM

V3!!
V3 = locking xlrs and power input jack. (mme = none), fool proof meters, ANSR dither,......... lots of other pluses!
Get a cable to come out of the AES1 > M1 7pin
You're gold!

mike, do you have such a cable?  looks like a photo tutorial comin' one

jr