ribbon mics and apogee duet?

moonman · 17th May 2008, 02:05 AM

just curious how it sounds,, can it handle ribbon mics?? is anyone using ribbons with this? im using cascade fats II ,,just worried about noise and hiss,,thanks guys.

Pohaku · 17th May 2008, 03:37 AM

I just bought one for my secretary who is aspiring to do VO work, but as I recollect, it has 75db of gain which should be more than adequate for ribbons and demanding dynamic mics like the SM7. That's more gain than a lot of dedicated preamps out there where 62-72db is pretty common.

Roc Mixwell · 17th May 2008, 04:09 AM

Depends on the microphones noise floor.....but the Apogee Duet works really well at about 40-60 DB with the AEA R84 on acoustic GTR and Vocal.. The Fat head may have more gain...i dunno.

The Duet microphone preamp is worth the price tag of the entire device;
That's my impression of its character.

Corran · 17th May 2008, 04:22 AM

Also it depends on what you are recording. If you are getting right up to the grill on a guitar amp, it won't need nearly as much gain as a distant recording of chamber music. If you are doing a lot of quiet sources you might need a more ribbon-friendly preamp. I don't own the Duet though but this is just a general observation.

aman74 · 17th May 2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohaku

I just bought one for my secretary who is aspiring to do VO work, but as I recollect, it has 75db of gain which should be more than adequate for ribbons and demanding dynamic mics like the SM7. That's more gain than a lot of dedicated preamps out there where 62-72db is pretty common.

What's VO work?

I'm looking at the Duet myself.

Pohaku · 17th May 2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aman74

What's VO work?

I'm looking at the Duet myself.

Voice Over work. She has an AE5400 we gave her a couple years ago that she can use with it, or I'll just lend her an SM7 or RE20 and she can go to town with it.

moonman · 17th May 2008, 07:15 AM

well im doing guitar amps,drums,and strings ,,,think those sources are loud enough to not go over say 40-50 db of gain ,,i read/hear tons of good things about the duet so i think it will be worth it,but its always a trick with ribbons,,,anyone else using ribbons with these for the instruments listed above?? --my band has no vocals so not interested in voice..thanks.

17th May 2008, 02:05 AM	#1
moonman Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	ribbon mics and apogee duet? just curious how it sounds,, can it handle ribbon mics?? is anyone using ribbons with this? im using cascade fats II ,,just worried about noise and hiss,,thanks guys.

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Pohaku Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 800	I just bought one for my secretary who is aspiring to do VO work, but as I recollect, it has 75db of gain which should be more than adequate for ribbons and demanding dynamic mics like the SM7. That's more gain than a lot of dedicated preamps out there where 62-72db is pretty common. __________________ Yeah I'm an attorney, but everyone needs a day job.

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Roc Mixwell Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 1,068	Depends on the microphones noise floor.....but the Apogee Duet works really well at about 40-60 DB with the AEA R84 on acoustic GTR and Vocal.. The Fat head may have more gain...i dunno. The Duet microphone preamp is worth the price tag of the entire device; That's my impression of its character. __________________ Adam Brass Mercenary Audio "this is not a problem" TEL: 508-543-0069 FAX: 508-543-9670 adam@mercenary.com Audio Gear Heaven ________________ "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." Thomas Jefferson "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. Thomas Edison

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Corran Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 620	Also it depends on what you are recording. If you are getting right up to the grill on a guitar amp, it won't need nearly as much gain as a distant recording of chamber music. If you are doing a lot of quiet sources you might need a more ribbon-friendly preamp. I don't own the Duet though but this is just a general observation. __________________ Bryan Garris Ocean Star Productions - location recording, cd duplication, and live sound for classical, jazz, and other genres www.oceanstarproductions.com

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17th May 2008, 07:15 AM	#7
moonman Gear interested Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	well im doing guitar amps,drums,and strings ,,,think those sources are loud enough to not go over say 40-50 db of gain ,,i read/hear tons of good things about the duet so i think it will be worth it,but its always a trick with ribbons,,,anyone else using ribbons with these for the instruments listed above?? --my band has no vocals so not interested in voice..thanks.

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