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Originally Posted by numberforty1  I'm running an AT4033 through a RNP into Mbox1 inserts, and I'm getting pretty much the same quality that I got in the studio with a Neumann U87 into an Avalon pre and Apogee converter. I was thinking of getting a separate and hopefully better converter than that in the Mbox1, but it seems to me that it would hardly make a difference, given the minimal difference in results from these two chains. Yes there is a difference, but it is one of kind rather than degree of quality. I have a good ear for recording, and I'm monitoring through good audiophile phones too.
Anyone using the same equipment want to convince me that a better converter would still be worth getting? The biggest pain about it seems to be that using the s/pdif on the Mbox would give me no way to monitor what I was recording, which seems to make it useless in the first place... |
I happen to like the 4033 and it can sound better than the u87, it depends on the voice/source. You did not mention what Avalon you were using ? 737 vs 2022 is a HUGE difference in itself as well. What you are saying could very well be close if you are recording just vocal or guitar, try some drums, electric guitars and a full band mix and then report back and tell me its the same.
