UA 2-610 Vs. Great River MP2NV - Opinions sought.

Michaeljt · 19th January 2005

I'm about to buy one or the other. Somewhat torn, but leaning toward the GR for it's overall versatility. I currently use U87, Røde Classic, TLM 103, AT4060 & 4033a, SM57 mics. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.

RKrizman · 19th January 2005

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Originally posted by Michaeljt
I'm about to buy one or the other. Somewhat torn, but leaning toward the GR for it's overall versatility. I currently use U87, Røde Classic, TLM 103, AT4060 & 4033a, SM57 mics. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.

I have both. If I were to choose one it would be hands down the GR. It's the best of many worlds. Ballsy, detailed, accurate, mix-able, musical. I love sticking a 57 on an amp through it, but moreover I can use it for anything and know the result will have integrity. the 2-10, to my ears, is a specialty item. I don't much care for it as a preamp, but love running my synths through it. It imparts some life to inanimate objects.

i'd also check out the Phoenix DRS-2, especially if you use your TLM-103 alot. It's a nice combination.

-R

Dot · 19th January 2005

Michael, what will you be recording? What kind of music? Do you have some other pres?

shikawkee · 19th January 2005

I like and have used both for different reasons. It would depend on what you're using it for.

Michaeljt · 19th January 2005

Thanks for the replies. Primary use is for vocals, guitars - acoustic/electric and bass (DI). I currently have a Grace 101 and a Focusrite Platinum Voice Master.

MichaelT · 19th January 2005

I've got both and while I enjoy the two, I agree that the Great River would probably better suit your needs. I actually tried the 2-610 last night for a guitar and vocal demo and it sounded pretty darn good, but I've had more success stories with the Great River to date. They both have wonderful DI's...I'm not sure which one I'd pick going by the DI sound. Anyway, my thoughts

-Mike

shikawkee · 19th January 2005

I like the DI better on the 2-610 and I also dig it for vocals. For acoustic and electric guitars mic'ed it's a toss up for me. Depends on the guitar, player and mic.

maskedman72 · 19th January 2005

without question id go with the gr. it rules ass.

LittleDogAudio · 20th January 2005

I own both.
They each have thier place but if I had to choose 1 it would be the Great River. More versatile, over-drives in a nicer way.

The 610 is a killer bass di and excels when used on a screaming vocalist through an Sm58.

For $$$, the Great River.

Chris

minister · 20th January 2005

i agree with everyone about the 2-610. great pre, but not as versatile as the great river. i recorded an entire classical guitar cd through the 2-610 and got a nice, fat, intimate sound. but certainly not open. if you need more open and bite, go for the GR. (get both!)

i did a side by side comparison of the Great River pre and a Focusrite ISA 110. i found the 110 to be superior in terms of noise, open-ness, smothness, eq-ability, everything. i told this to the maker (we live in the same town) and after showing me how he puts everything together, he let me use another one. i still like the ISA 110 better. but the GR is a very good pre. and you can't get 110's anymore. and the isa 428's with the "110" setting are not as good. must be those lundahl transformers.

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Michaeljt Gear Head Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco/Vancouver BC Posts: 46 Thread Starter	UA 2-610 Vs. Great River MP2NV - Opinions sought. I'm about to buy one or the other. Somewhat torn, but leaning toward the GR for it's overall versatility. I currently use U87, Røde Classic, TLM 103, AT4060 & 4033a, SM57 mics. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers.

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Dot Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on the beach in warm, sunny SC Posts: 872	Michael, what will you be recording? What kind of music? Do you have some other pres? __________________ Dan Richards Yackin' about gear and recording techniques at http://studioforums.com

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shikawkee Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,010	I like and have used both for different reasons. It would depend on what you're using it for. __________________ "Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor"- Andre 3000

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LittleDogAudio Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 109	I own both. They each have thier place but if I had to choose 1 it would be the Great River. More versatile, over-drives in a nicer way. The 610 is a killer bass di and excels when used on a screaming vocalist through an Sm58. For $$$, the Great River. Chris __________________ Little Dog Audio *Gear You'd Trade Your Wife For!* www.littledogaudio.com

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MichaelT Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 495	I've got both and while I enjoy the two, I agree that the Great River would probably better suit your needs. I actually tried the 2-610 last night for a guitar and vocal demo and it sounded pretty darn good, but I've had more success stories with the Great River to date. They both have wonderful DI's...I'm not sure which one I'd pick going by the DI sound. Anyway, my thoughts -Mike

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maskedman72 Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,425	without question id go with the gr. it rules ass.

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minister Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 1,963	i agree with everyone about the 2-610. great pre, but not as versatile as the great river. i recorded an entire classical guitar cd through the 2-610 and got a nice, fat, intimate sound. but certainly not open. if you need more open and bite, go for the GR. (get both!) i did a side by side comparison of the Great River pre and a Focusrite ISA 110. i found the 110 to be superior in terms of noise, open-ness, smothness, eq-ability, everything. i told this to the maker (we live in the same town) and after showing me how he puts everything together, he let me use another one. i still like the ISA 110 better. but the GR is a very good pre. and you can't get 110's anymore. and the isa 428's with the "110" setting are not as good. must be those lundahl transformers.