Topic: CA STC pres vs. SP-PASM-2

[jagraham]

Anyone ever use the SP-PASM-2?  There's one for sale in the YS and I'm curious as to how it compares to the STC-9000 and STC-9200.  I'm very happy with the Church pres.  Would I have any use to have the SP pre?  The only difference is it appears the SP pre has gain of +29 and +50.  Now sure if I would ever need +50db, is this preamp more aimed towards recording very quiet performances?

[F.O.Bean]

I say stick with your CA pres. Theyve been proven reliable and compact

[adrianf74]

If you need 50dB of gain, you're gonna just run MIC IN at that point.

I'm with Bean, I'd say stick with what you've got -- if it's a 9200, most definitely because it's quieter than the 9100.