Looking for a Pre Amp

[Chomps]

Right Now I am running SP-Cmc2a -> Sp-Batt Box -> JB3.
I was told that running a pre amp would make the recordings more crisp.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should be looking at.

Thanks Keith

[Brian Skalinder]

You'll need to convert your SP-CMC2a's to phantom power (if it's even possible with those mics, I don't know).  What's your budget for the preamp?

[modmike]

Right Now I am running SP-Cmc2a -> Sp-Batt Box -> JB3.
I was told that running a pre amp would make the recordings more crisp.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should be looking at.

Thanks Keith

Zefiro InBox/Denecke AD-20 would be preamp and adc in one.

Digi-modded Edirol UA5 -- with or without performance mods -- would
work nicely too.

[Chomps]

how much am I looking at for a UA5?

what else would I need to get as far as cables and connectors?

Sorry I am new to this and I really want to make my tapes sound better than they already are.


Thanks

Keith

[Brian Skalinder]

Used digi-modded UA5s run around $250.  You'll need an optical cable to run UA5 > JB3, ~$15.  If you keep your current mics, you'll then need to either get an adapter to run from 1/8" > 2 x XLR, or phantom-mod the mics (details here).  I have no idea what that'll cost, but not a lot.

But, IMO, you're better off upgrading your mics first.

[Chomps]

thanks for all your help brian.

now to find all these new fun toys

[tms]

Right Now I am running SP-Cmc2a -> Sp-Batt Box -> JB3.
I was told that running a pre amp would make the recordings more crisp.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should be looking at.

Thanks Keith

On a budget, m-audio has an audio buddy stereo preamp for $99 I think.

Also, I've used my miniature SP mics with an old Nakamichi MX-100 to raise the signal for the JB3.  So it was SP mics > battery box > MX100 > JB3.   The MX-100 has adjustable gain.

Lot's of options depending on your budget. 

Depending on how 'hooked' you feel about this new hobby, it wouldn't be a bad move to buy a UA-5 like Brian S suggested.  20/20 hindsight on my part, wish I'd bought one a year ago....

[pfife]

if you are going to be stealthing, chose the ad-20 over the ua-5.