Drum Tracking with 002 Questions.

JackInslee · 16th July 2005

First of all, I've been home recording for about 5 years now, all hip hop up untill this point, when i finally decided it was time for INSTRUMENTS and rock

I stumbled onto this site from google, and I must say, I'm really excited.

I go to NYU and I'm a music technology major, so I'll be happy to help other members with issues

nowww for my dilemma

I just bought a Digi002 board, and I love it.
Also just got the Shure PGDMK6 drum kit, and it looks sexy.

Now for the problem:

as we all know, the Digi only has 4 preamps,

annnd obviouslly, unless I'm terribly mistaken, to sucessfully record drums, each mic needs it's own preamp.

Sooooo for my question:

What would be a good 4-8 channel preamp to use in this situation, CHEAPEST POSSIBLE

after all, i DID just drop $3K on this setup already, so I'm trying to spend next to nothing, unless the mics will sound god awful with that setup.

i know you guys are pros, so any help would be GREATLY appreciated..

i was thinking maybe the SM Pro Audio PR8, but I'm not sure if it's THAT BAD.

thanks in advance

jack

pitman · 16th July 2005

Do a search here on Gearslutz.
Also...

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DigimaxLT/

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OctoPreLE/

SometimesY · 16th July 2005

I would go with the DigiMax LT, which already comes standard with optical ADAT AD conversion. That way, you can have eight more tracks on your setup -- plus 8 more preamps.

nukmusic · 16th July 2005

Not really. Some folks get good audio from 4 mics. Kick, snare, L & R overheads. Try it and see. PG52, PG56, and the two PG81s

DrummerGuy09 · 17th July 2005

I would go with the DIgiMax. Thats the way i did and i love it!
It has eight channels of good mic preamplification (much better than the ones you get on the digi 002) plus limiting, EQ Enhancement, and phase reverse on the first two channels, as well as a 20dB pad and selectable 48-volt phantom power on each channel. If you have the $$ i say go with the DIgiMax instead of the Digimax Lt. It it worth it....

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DigiMax96/

16th July 2005	#1
JackInslee Gear Head Joined: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 46 Thread Starter	Drum Tracking with 002 Questions. First of all, I've been home recording for about 5 years now, all hip hop up untill this point, when i finally decided it was time for INSTRUMENTS and rock I stumbled onto this site from google, and I must say, I'm really excited. I go to NYU and I'm a music technology major, so I'll be happy to help other members with issues nowww for my dilemma I just bought a Digi002 board, and I love it. Also just got the Shure PGDMK6 drum kit, and it looks sexy. Now for the problem: as we all know, the Digi only has 4 preamps, annnd obviouslly, unless I'm terribly mistaken, to sucessfully record drums, each mic needs it's own preamp. Sooooo for my question: What would be a good 4-8 channel preamp to use in this situation, CHEAPEST POSSIBLE after all, i DID just drop $3K on this setup already, so I'm trying to spend next to nothing, unless the mics will sound god awful with that setup. i know you guys are pros, so any help would be GREATLY appreciated.. i was thinking maybe the SM Pro Audio PR8, but I'm not sure if it's THAT BAD. thanks in advance jack

16th July 2005	#4
nukmusic Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, TX / New Orleans, LA Posts: 4,667	Not really. Some folks get good audio from 4 mics. Kick, snare, L & R overheads. Try it and see. PG52, PG56, and the two PG81s __________________ . Docta'J aka Big NUK Practice Makes Progress www.twitter.com/nukmusic

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16th July 2005	#2
pitman Gear nut Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 77	Do a search here on Gearslutz. Also... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DigimaxLT/ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OctoPreLE/

16th July 2005	#3
SometimesY Gear interested Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	I would go with the DigiMax LT, which already comes standard with optical ADAT AD conversion. That way, you can have eight more tracks on your setup -- plus 8 more preamps.

17th July 2005	#5
DrummerGuy09 Gear nut Joined: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 116	I would go with the DIgiMax. Thats the way i did and i love it! It has eight channels of good mic preamplification (much better than the ones you get on the digi 002) plus limiting, EQ Enhancement, and phase reverse on the first two channels, as well as a 20dB pad and selectable 48-volt phantom power on each channel. If you have the $$ i say go with the DIgiMax instead of the Digimax Lt. It it worth it.... http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DigiMax96/