API for Rap Vox

I <3 The Beatle · 17th May 2006

Anyone use it as their go to pre? What mics are you using with it?

I was thinking about picking up the new A2D since I don't have nice converters..

I <3 The Beatle · 17th May 2006

BTW, I would also be interested in using it as a Synth DI at times.

jazztone · 18th May 2006

I am also interested in the use of this box. Also is the API 312 a good pre amp for multiple passes of audio( Many tracks D/I from keys, Vox and End of folcrom. Or is it the type of color that will build up to much for the bright open pinned to the edges music of today?I used to love API EQ's(550) even with settings flat for the wetness it gave the tone of the signal passing. Different but not unlike an 1176!

Also while I find my Fireface DA's excellent the AD could be a notch up. I find on two passes through the unit the AD coloration becomes degrading to the signal. So this could be my ref convertor for mixdown from folcrom!

djui5 · 18th May 2006

C800G into a 212 is really nice for rap vox..

**TonyBelmont** · 18th May 2006

I've used API's for major label rappers, and have always got good results.... The A2D would probably be a good fit for you, especially if you don't have a good converter.

I will say the GTQ is probably my absolute favorite vocal preamp. My latest rack setup is the A2D & GTQ (into the "A/D in" on A2D) connected to the Digi 002 via SPDIF, and I don't think I'll ever feel the need to chase after more preamp flavors....

Psyko/Acoustics · 18th May 2006

Tony, you ever heard any Daking micpres? If so, what's your opinion?

I'm not gonna get a chance to A/B for quite a while.

I <3 The Beatle · 18th May 2006

thanks fellas...it definetly seems to offer great value.

i was thinking about picking up an rme fireface / GR MP-2NV ... this would be a much cheaper solution for me.

**TonyBelmont** · 18th May 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psyko/Acoustics

Tony, you ever heard any Daking micpres? If so, what's your opinion?

I have used them... They're not bad. I never liked them on vocals, though.

Nightshiftbeatz · 6th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

I've used API's for major label rappers, and have always got good results.... The A2D would probably be a good fit for you, especially if you don't have a good converter.

I will say the GTQ is probably my absolute favorite vocal preamp. My latest rack setup is the A2D & GTQ (into the "A/D in" on A2D) connected to the Digi 002 via SPDIF, and I don't think I'll ever feel the need to chase after more preamp flavors....

Is there a huge difference between the GTQ and the MA5?
I got 2 512c's and 2 MA5.
Should i sell 1 of each and buy a GTQ

?
I do mostly rap vocals.

**TonyBelmont** · 6th January 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightshiftbeatz

Is there a huge difference between the GTQ and the MA5?
I got 2 512c's and 2 MA5.
Should i sell 1 of each and buy a GTQ

?
I do mostly rap vocals.

The GTQ and MA5 are definitely in the same "family" of sound.

I would probably concentrate on getting other tools, rather than selling your preamps to buy other preamps.. EQ and compression is at least equally important as preamps, yet people seem to get fixated on preamps and forget.

17th May 2006	#1
I <3 The Beatle Gear addict Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 322 Thread Starter	API for Rap Vox Anyone use it as their go to pre? What mics are you using with it? I was thinking about picking up the new A2D since I don't have nice converters..

18th May 2006	#5
TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,928	I've used API's for major label rappers, and have always got good results.... The A2D would probably be a good fit for you, especially if you don't have a good converter. I will say the GTQ is probably my absolute favorite vocal preamp. My latest rack setup is the A2D & GTQ (into the "A/D in" on A2D) connected to the Digi 002 via SPDIF, and I don't think I'll ever feel the need to chase after more preamp flavors.... __________________ Tony Belmont We Sell Gear! High Profile Audio.....PluginDiscounts.com I may on occasion talk about some of the products I am a dealer for in my posts.. and that's OK! I sell them because I like them. Not vice versa. It's more fun to talk about things you know and love, then things you don't.

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18th May 2006	#3
jazztone Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Los ANgeles Posts: 180	I am also interested in the use of this box. Also is the API 312 a good pre amp for multiple passes of audio( Many tracks D/I from keys, Vox and End of folcrom. Or is it the type of color that will build up to much for the bright open pinned to the edges music of today?I used to love API EQ's(550) even with settings flat for the wetness it gave the tone of the signal passing. Different but not unlike an 1176! Also while I find my Fireface DA's excellent the AD could be a notch up. I find on two passes through the unit the AD coloration becomes degrading to the signal. So this could be my ref convertor for mixdown from folcrom!

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djui5 Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,664	C800G into a 212 is really nice for rap vox..

18th May 2006	#6
Psyko/Acoustics Gear addict Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 412	Tony, you ever heard any Daking micpres? If so, what's your opinion? I'm not gonna get a chance to A/B for quite a while.