Question regarding mic pre's for drums

cc1 · 5th July 2005

I need 8 channels of pre's, I currently have 4 channels of ssl pre's. I'm considering another ssl -but thats expensive considering I should be able to purchase 8 channels of a different brand for the same price or less (maybe shadow hills, ua 8110?).

I wondering if its common to mix up preamp models for recording drums: i.e. use 4 channels of ssl and 4 channels of say an api? or should I stick with the same model pre for all 8 channels? -if I can get away with just 4 more preamps that would be good -but not ssl because thats another 4K.

ziegenh5 · 5th July 2005

Take a look at the Daking or API offerings. Both are great for drums and will be much less than $4K. Mixing and matching pre's for drums is fine, people do it all the time. Use the API/Daking on spot mics and the SSL for OH's and Room or vice versa. I usually use the same mic pre for drums but than again I'm usually only using 3 mics.
Sean

Kenny Gioia · 5th July 2005

I would sell your SSL's and get 8 API's.

NathanEldred · 5th July 2005

http://www.oldschoolaudio.com

If you want some different sounding options from API in the same form factor.

DrC:Drive · 5th July 2005

API 312M+ rules for drums

msrecprod · 5th July 2005

I would say the best overall pre for drums would be the 1081. There are certain pres that are better of different parts of the kit, but 1081's always sound good.

Jules · 5th July 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc1

I wondering if its common to mix up preamp models for recording drums: i.e. use 4 channels of ssl and 4 channels of say an api? or should I stick with the same model pre for all 8 channels? -if I can get away with just 4 more preamps that would be good -but not ssl because thats another 4K.

I think people are keen to collect up a variety of mic pre's over time, so it is getting more and more common...

What SSL pre's do you have?

I tried the X Series pre's on a session and really liked em

daaronhoffman · 5th July 2005

Take a look at Shadow Hills 8 channel mic pre.
You can get three different flavors on each pre!

Only $3500!

Very sexy looking to.

Aaron

cc1 · 5th July 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

I think people are keen to collect up a variety of mic pre's over time, so it is getting more and more common...

What SSL pre's do you have?

I tried the X Series pre's on a session and really liked em

XLogic SuperAnalogue Mic Amp

Jules · 5th July 2005

Those are Schweeeet!

cc1 · 5th July 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Those are Schweeeet!

then why does produceher say "I would sell your SSL's and get 8 API's" ?

5th July 2005	#1
cc1 Gear nut Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 97 Thread Starter	Question regarding mic pre's for drums I need 8 channels of pre's, I currently have 4 channels of ssl pre's. I'm considering another ssl -but thats expensive considering I should be able to purchase 8 channels of a different brand for the same price or less (maybe shadow hills, ua 8110?). I wondering if its common to mix up preamp models for recording drums: i.e. use 4 channels of ssl and 4 channels of say an api? or should I stick with the same model pre for all 8 channels? -if I can get away with just 4 more preamps that would be good -but not ssl because thats another 4K.

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NathanEldred Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 7,242	http://www.oldschoolaudio.com If you want some different sounding options from API in the same form factor. __________________ Nathan Eldred Visit Atlas Pro Audio

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5th July 2005	#2
ziegenh5 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 826	Take a look at the Daking or API offerings. Both are great for drums and will be much less than $4K. Mixing and matching pre's for drums is fine, people do it all the time. Use the API/Daking on spot mics and the SSL for OH's and Room or vice versa. I usually use the same mic pre for drums but than again I'm usually only using 3 mics. Sean

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Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 8,523	I would sell your SSL's and get 8 API's.

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DrC:Drive Gear nut Joined: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 95	API 312M+ rules for drums

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msrecprod Gear addict Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 475	I would say the best overall pre for drums would be the 1081. There are certain pres that are better of different parts of the kit, but 1081's always sound good.

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daaronhoffman Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2004 Location: VA Posts: 292	Take a look at Shadow Hills 8 channel mic pre. You can get three different flavors on each pre! Only $3500! Very sexy looking to. Aaron

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Jules Gearslutz.com admin Joined: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,808 1 Review written	Those are Schweeeet!