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Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« on: January 09, 2004, 11:59:51 AM »
just wondering if there are any other popular Pre-AMP's with meter readouts...I have looked at the MMe and V3, a little rich for me right now...
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2004, 12:03:43 PM »
The Sound Devices MP-2 has metering, bright BRIGHT metering.  8)
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2004, 12:11:55 PM »
The MP-2 has VERY BRIGHT day lights, medium light and no light meter for stealth taping. Runs on external or AA batteries, phantom power and fits in your pocket -great stealth pre!
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2004, 12:12:49 PM »
agree...very satisfied with the mp-2...and it can be had for 300-400 used.

i think cpclark has one on the block
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2004, 12:27:07 PM »
Thanks for the quck responses...off to research a little more....what kind of outs does the MP-2 have........
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2004, 12:27:39 PM »
xlr balanced and mini unbalanced
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2004, 12:32:10 PM »
looking at it now...I would have to run an AD processor if I want to get it to my HD recorder, right?
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2004, 12:32:45 PM »
you would need an A/D somewhere in the chain, yes
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2004, 12:35:46 PM »
I have a Denecke AD-20 pre/AD...bummed that it has no meter readouts....
need one with optical outs for a reasonable price..HAHA
seems like if I were to spen $on a  MP-2 and an AD converter, then I should just get the MMe or V3???
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2004, 12:37:41 PM »
You can pick up something like an adc-20 fairly cheap ($150) if you need an adc and don't have a lot of cash to spend.  
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2004, 12:40:08 PM »
Quote from: spreadahead on January 09, 2004, 12:35:46 PM
I have a Denecke AD-20 pre/AD...bummed that it has no meter readouts....
need one with optical outs for a reasonable price..HAHA
seems like if I were to spen $on a  MP-2 and an AD converter, then I should just get the MMe or V3???

Depends on the amount of cash you want to spend.  An MP-2 and ADC-20 can be had for < $600 total.  A used Mini-me is going to run you about $1000 and a used v3 about $1200.  If you are going to spend that kind of cash I'd suggest putting it into new mics and not a more expensive pre/adc
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2004, 12:40:59 PM »
nice suggestions....
There are not any under 600 pre/AD with meter readings???  just fishing around here......
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2004, 12:42:36 PM »
def saving for the mics...just want to be able to at least ry and make accurate recordings
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2004, 12:49:47 PM »
Depends on how loosely you define "meters":

UA5
SBM-1
V2
SD MP-2 / (Shure FP24 / SD MixPre, same family as MP-2)
GP DMIC-20
GP ADC-20
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Re:Pre-Amp's with Meter Readouts? other then the MiniMe and V3..
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2004, 12:50:17 PM »
Quote from: spreadahead on January 09, 2004, 12:40:59 PM
nice suggestions....
There are not any under 600 pre/AD with meter readings???  just fishing around here......

dunno about that.  Another option would be to ditch the iRiver for a JB3, that has metering I believe.
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