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22nd October 2002, 02:14 AM
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| Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cologne
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| mic pre / eq for mobile PT Rig Hope you gearslutz can give me some advice on this one : I am doing a lot of work outside my studio and therefore build a mobile ProTools rig with 16 rackunits. 4 are taken from the rackmounted mac, 4 for the expansion chassis, 2 for an AD8000, 2 for a pair of distressor, 2 for an Avalon 747 and one for power distribution. So I am left with one more rackunit and have no mic pre in there yet. In my studio I have a pair of Telefunken V76 and V676, which I don`t really wanna take on the road. So i was thinking about getting an Apogee Trak2, as it would give me additional PT outs. What do you guys think ? Should I go for the Trak2, or get a "real" mic pre ( suggestions ) which should be a good combination to my V76 ? I don`t need a lot of mic inputs, so a stereo pre is more than fine. Most of the times I only need it for vocals. Can you think of any great gear for a mobile rack ( lot of features without taking a lot of space ) ? Any general suggestions ? Hope this a little challenge for you :) as space is playing a major part of the decision. thanks a lot |
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22nd October 2002, 08:14 AM
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| The best features for size box I know and use is the AMEK CIB. Two seperate signal paths at the same time each with it's own output level (MIC & Line) with the ability to select what feature is in each path. (two Filters, 4-band Eq, Compressor/Limiter) about $2k A cheap, decent and useable all in box is the Meek VC1Qcs, for less than $500 you get a clean mic pre, comp, eq and exciter. Just used one this past weekend and it sure surprised me. Great sound at a great value.
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22nd October 2002, 09:51 AM
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| API 3124+ or the mixer one... Seriously u will not be let down in any occasion! its kinda coloured but will work in 90% of siutations, conmes with 4 bitchin preamps and DI's... lotsa gain and detail!.. Check it! PEACE Wiggy  |
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22nd October 2002, 11:31 AM
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| Some good answers, whats it to record generally?  |
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22nd October 2002, 12:34 PM
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| Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cologne
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| thanks for your replies so far. Mostly I need it to track vocals. This would be Nr.1 task. Nothing about the Trak2 so far - you wouldn`t recommend it ? thanks |
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23rd October 2002, 03:50 PM
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| member no 666  Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Foxboro, MA USA
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| I'd 'second' the API 3124, but add the "MB+" mixer option... 4 mic pre's that can also function as a neat little 4x 2 "mixer"... damn impressive for a single RU. If you add a Lucid 9624 A/D converter, you can "velcro" it into the rack on top of another piece of gear... they're light enough to withstand transit by the roughest cartage companies whilst held in place with industrial grade velcro...[that would solve your 2 channel A/D problem]
__________________ Fletcher If you have a question please email me at Fletcher@mercenary.com instead of using the PM system... I very rarely check that system and it could take a while to get a response. I can also be found at either address below: R/E/P the Recording Engineer and Producer forums Mercenary Audio mwagener wrote on Sat, 11 September 2004 14:33 We are selling emotions, there are no emotions in a grid Roscoe Ambel once said: Pro-Tools is to audio what fluorescent is to light |
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23rd October 2002, 03:55 PM
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| Gear addict  Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: western edge of the big cornfield
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| As a transparent but not sterile alternative to the API I'd suggest lending an ear to the Earthworks 1024. Handy multiple outputs as well. |
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23rd October 2002, 04:07 PM
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| Lives for gear  Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tallahassee
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| I also like API 312 on vocals, but 9 times out of 10 I like my Grace 201 better... not many "features" except for the sound quality on voice...
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23rd October 2002, 06:07 PM
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| Lives for gear  Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MIAMI FLA
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| Id second fletcher's suggestion of API 3124+..or+ M..the API seems 'friendlier' to analog ins of PT than those pres with greater transparency |
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