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uncle duncan · 27th June 2006

"I don't want to drop 500-600 bucks to get a new pre that has the only the most subtle color differences from another in that range. Differences that probably won't even be noticed or appreciated by anyone else's ears. Will these color differences make or break a recording? I'm going to have to guess no."

There is a huge difference between a OSA L-3 pre and a A-Designs P-1 pre. One is big and beefy, the other is clean and punchy. Put the same mic through each pre and you've got two completely different mics. This is the beauty of the 500 format. You get more colors to work with, which CAN make or break your return business, depending on the sophistication of your clients.

27th June 2006	#84
uncle duncan Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,710	"I don't want to drop 500-600 bucks to get a new pre that has the only the most subtle color differences from another in that range. Differences that probably won't even be noticed or appreciated by anyone else's ears. Will these color differences make or break a recording? I'm going to have to guess no." There is a huge difference between a OSA L-3 pre and a A-Designs P-1 pre. One is big and beefy, the other is clean and punchy. Put the same mic through each pre and you've got two completely different mics. This is the beauty of the 500 format. You get more colors to work with, which CAN make or break your return business, depending on the sophistication of your clients.