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Old 13th May 2003   #24
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Heterodox, having used and reviewed a lot of the current pres and mics - in your situation, I'd spend $2000 like this:

Great River MP-1NV - $975. Great pre for warmth, color and edge. Allows for a lot of sonic versatility. I reviewed the MP-1NV here.

I'd hurry up on the 1NV - prices are going up soon - maybe May 15th.

Grace 101 - $559 or less [ offer $500 ]. Very clean and excellent pre. Would complement the more colored 1NV very well.

You'd have the best of both world with these two pres.

Studio Project T3 - $499. The price just dropped, making this the best mic, IMO, with a street price under $500. Very warm, airy and versatile - with the 9-position variable patterns. Great bass response.

Studio Projects B1 - $79. Very neutral and versatile. Excellent on vox and instruments.

If you figure in that you've got the C1, there's no vocalist you won't be able to find the perfect match for - also considering you can run the mics through either the colored GR or the clean Grace mic pres.

That's about $2112.

I'd offer other options like the Phoenix Audio (UK) DRS-1 and maybe an AT 4050 - but for what you're doing - and the $2000 budget - I'd say what I listed is the shizz. I honestly can't even think of a second alternative that would give you the quality and versatility you'd get out of these 2 pres and 2 mics for around $2K.

If you want some outboard compression [ which I'd at least advise you have on-hand ] the $179 FMR RNC will more than do the job.

You can listen to soundclips of a lot of mics and pres at The Listening Sessions.
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