hi,
now I'm running with AT853 modded with mini XLR connectors + 3-Wire BBox (or Denecke PS2 + Samson P4) + JB3
as you know JB3 levels are not the best thing in the world...even if set at max (+12db) you will always get a quiet recording even if you're very close to the stacks
I read a lot of times that a preamp should be perfect for me and my rig: better - cleaner - powerful sound
now...taping in stealth way the best thing would be a preamp that at the same time gives power to the mics...but I would like it would give same power than my 3-Wire BBox or PS2 give now (cause I really love them, no brickwalling and high SPL)
the questions are:
1- would Church Audio ST9100 be the solution for me?
2 - would it allow my mics no to brickwall and to take very high SPL just like with 3-Wire BBox or PS2?
3 - would it be better to stay with my 3-Wire BBox and just buy a preamp to connect to it in a chain? (even if this would mean one more device, one more battery, more space, less stealth?)
well...come on...just let me know your opinions!
PS: I don't want to change the connectors of my mics so the preamp must have mini XLR inputs