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ScottTunes · 7th August 2007

Ampex 351 or 354 preamp is fantastic for guitar, bass vocals, keys (especially Hammond types) and overheads.

Take a look at Steve Albini's mod list for the 351 (Electrical Audio :: View topic - Ampex 351 Preamp Modification Info!).

For an audio interface, I use the Focusrite ISA428 w/ digital card via SMUX to a Presonus Firestation, and firewire from that to a PC or laptop. I like the transformers alone sometimes. But the Ampex can go directly into the Firestation. I sometimes run the Ampex into a Fostex reel to reel before the Firestation for that real vintage vibe.

This biz is a gas for those of us with G.A.S.!!

7th August 2007	#3
ScottTunes Gear addict Joined: May 2007 Location: Left Coast (El Aye) Posts: 403	Ampex 351 or 354 preamp is fantastic for guitar, bass vocals, keys (especially Hammond types) and overheads. Take a look at Steve Albini's mod list for the 351 (Electrical Audio :: View topic - Ampex 351 Preamp Modification Info!). For an audio interface, I use the Focusrite ISA428 w/ digital card via SMUX to a Presonus Firestation, and firewire from that to a PC or laptop. I like the transformers alone sometimes. But the Ampex can go directly into the Firestation. I sometimes run the Ampex into a Fostex reel to reel before the Firestation for that real vintage vibe. This biz is a gas for those of us with G.A.S.!!