there is no "PURE" way to A/B compare, but what about active splits?

[alarc004]

Originally Posted by dfahb44

Sure there is. Comparing pre's is easy.


Step 1. Get a guitar amp
Step 2. Mic it up
Step 3. Record dry DI signal
Step 4. Reamp
Step 5. Unplug from preamp A, plug into preamp B, match the levels.

EXACTLY! That's what I've been thinking. Is there any reason for this not to work?
Also...Is there a way to ensure that the levels are exactly the same volume besides manually adjusting (like a plugin or something)?

[Sheikyearbouti]

Originally Posted by alarc004

EXACTLY! That's what I've been thinking. Is there any reason for this not to work?
Also...Is there a way to ensure that the levels are exactly the same volume besides manually adjusting (like a plugin or something)?

RMS normalizing is what I do. But listening too. With identical programme material is a matter of a click.

Re-amping is certainly one of the best ways to go. Or maybe someone will say that the speaker will not perform in exactly the same way every next time

I completely agree though that all technical aspects should be looked at if you want a fair technical comparison. Saying this, depending on the gear in a real life situation we are not going to put the mics in exactly the same place, aren't we? I often compare mics by simply talking in them.