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mpapatonis · 18th February 2007, 01:10 AM

Alex,

Hello from one Greek to another.

The argument of using the same preamps is one that has come up over the past few years. I personally do not agree. Changing the preamp is no different than changing the microphone. I don't think that many of us would record a whole record with one mic.

I find that different pres "open up" the mix by allowing different amounts of transient information and different frequency emphasis. This keeps you from having to use as much compression or EQ later. The same way that the right mic makes something sit better in the mix.

For the record, I would recommend the API 512c's over the 3124. I don't think that the 3124 sounds as good and it definitely doesn't sound like a 312. Sonic Circus had an offer where you buy any four API modules and you get a free lunchbox (that might be an API offer, I'm not sure). The TG-2 is great. If you are looking for a Neve type of sound, you might check out the Wunder pres. They are more expensive than the Vintech’s but worth every penny.

Just my opinion but I hope this helps.

18th February 2007, 01:10 AM	#4
mpapatonis Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 53	Alex, Hello from one Greek to another. The argument of using the same preamps is one that has come up over the past few years. I personally do not agree. Changing the preamp is no different than changing the microphone. I don't think that many of us would record a whole record with one mic. I find that different pres "open up" the mix by allowing different amounts of transient information and different frequency emphasis. This keeps you from having to use as much compression or EQ later. The same way that the right mic makes something sit better in the mix. For the record, I would recommend the API 512c's over the 3124. I don't think that the 3124 sounds as good and it definitely doesn't sound like a 312. Sonic Circus had an offer where you buy any four API modules and you get a free lunchbox (that might be an API offer, I'm not sure). The TG-2 is great. If you are looking for a Neve type of sound, you might check out the Wunder pres. They are more expensive than the Vintech’s but worth every penny. Just my opinion but I hope this helps. __________________ Michael "You don't have to turn a bunch of knobs. Just turn the right ones in the right direction."