mic pre for voice over

voiceactor · 4th October 2007

Just wondering what mic pre you all like for the spoken word. Anyone have any experience on this one? What you like? I have a small summit right now....leaning toward an Avalon AD2022.
Thanks

mattoxxx · 4th October 2007

I've had good luck with millenia pre's nice clean pre that captures spoken word very well. In general a "clean" sounding pre amp seems to be the choice for VO work and spoken word.

Matt

Audion · 5th October 2007

We specialize in Voice Over and have found the John Hardy Mic pre to be the best when you don't want to add color. It is extremely quiet, has lots of gain and always sounds great.

Old Cane · 5th October 2007

I agree with everybody. I've used my Great River because, well, that's all I have. It was fine.

djp · 5th October 2007

MSS-10

allencollins · 5th October 2007

Anthing will work but more important is the mic and the compression setting
make sure you have a good pop filter.

I wouldn't use a tube pre though. And whatever you do obviouly don't drive the gain on the pre

4th October 2007	#1
voiceactor Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,487 Thread Starter 1 Review written	mic pre for voice over Just wondering what mic pre you all like for the spoken word. Anyone have any experience on this one? What you like? I have a small summit right now....leaning toward an Avalon AD2022. Thanks

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Audion Gear Head Joined: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 31	John Hardy We specialize in Voice Over and have found the John Hardy Mic pre to be the best when you don't want to add color. It is extremely quiet, has lots of gain and always sounds great.

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Old Cane Gear addict Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 483	I agree with everybody. I've used my Great River because, well, that's all I have. It was fine. __________________ Boogie 'til you puke. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=725307

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mattoxxx Gear maniac Joined: May 2003 Location: boston Posts: 173	I've had good luck with millenia pre's nice clean pre that captures spoken word very well. In general a "clean" sounding pre amp seems to be the choice for VO work and spoken word. Matt

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allencollins 3 + infractions, forum membership suspended. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Rosedale Cemetery Singing Beach, MA Posts: 4,873	Anthing will work but more important is the mic and the compression setting make sure you have a good pop filter. I wouldn't use a tube pre though. And whatever you do obviouly don't drive the gain on the pre