Peluso P12, What preamp?

mattmclean024@y · 3rd June 2007

I just purchased a Peluso P12. I'm trying to find a preamp that will give me a nice signal chain. (I don't have any preamps to speak of -been using the Ensemble pres).
I'm thinking of getting a UA 610. Do you think that would be too tubey?
This will be my main mic -vocals, acoustic, percussion, woodwinds etc.

thanks
Matt

**TonyBelmont** · 3rd June 2007

I'm not a big fan of the 610... I would stick with something in the Neve family of sound. I am extremely biased towards the Aurora Audio GTQ2 or GTQC (same preamp), and think it sounds incredible with the three Peluso mics I use (251, 47LE, & P12).

pigpen · 3rd June 2007

I don't have the P12, but I do own the 251 and 47LE....I too prefer a solid state pre like a Neve with them over a tube pre in most cases.

rystro · 7th June 2007

I have a P12 and an Ensemble and use a Vintech X73i as my pre-amp. I really like it. I would like to try out BAE's 1073 preamp though.

NathanEldred · 7th June 2007

The Mercury M72 is very sweet with the P12. It's a nice complement because the P12 is relatively airy and the M72 has a richer midrange focus. The M72 is based on the Telefunken V72.

DeadOnAudio · 12th June 2007

I just used a P12 with a Solo 610 with a nasally singer and loved it! I tried an ME1NV first and the nasallity almost killed me. Different strokes for different folks!
-J

Gator M · 12th June 2007

Pacifica solid state mic preamp by A-Designs Audio!

I love mine! thumbsup

Musiclab · 13th June 2007

I use my 2247 with either an API or ADL 600

NOCCA · 21st June 2007

Tube Tech MP1a-smooth
Hamptone JFET-edgy
API 3124+-edgier

They all sound great with the P12, just depends on what you are looking for.

>>AG

fredlesk · 9th April 2008

Tried P12 into a BAE 1272 and sounded incredible on both male and female vocals.

3rd June 2007	#1
mattmclean024@y Gear nut Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 89 Thread Starter	Peluso P12, What preamp? I just purchased a Peluso P12. I'm trying to find a preamp that will give me a nice signal chain. (I don't have any preamps to speak of -been using the Ensemble pres). I'm thinking of getting a UA 610. Do you think that would be too tubey? This will be my main mic -vocals, acoustic, percussion, woodwinds etc. thanks Matt

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TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,928	I'm not a big fan of the 610... I would stick with something in the Neve family of sound. I am extremely biased towards the Aurora Audio GTQ2 or GTQC (same preamp), and think it sounds incredible with the three Peluso mics I use (251, 47LE, & P12). __________________ 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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pigpen Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, GA- US Posts: 2,322	I don't have the P12, but I do own the 251 and 47LE....I too prefer a solid state pre like a Neve with them over a tube pre in most cases. __________________ Me- "You know he's not playing in key right?" Unnamed Producer A- "Really?....Uh, Does that matter?" Me- sigh...."In all other cases, Yes, in this one...I guess not so much." http://pigpenstudios.net http://www.myspace.com/pigpenstudios

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NathanEldred Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: West Coast Central Florida Posts: 7,242	The Mercury M72 is very sweet with the P12. It's a nice complement because the P12 is relatively airy and the M72 has a richer midrange focus. The M72 is based on the Telefunken V72. __________________ Nathan Eldred Visit Atlas Pro Audio

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7th June 2007	#4
rystro Gear addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 472	I have a P12 and an Ensemble and use a Vintech X73i as my pre-amp. I really like it. I would like to try out BAE's 1073 preamp though.

12th June 2007	#6
DeadOnAudio Gear nut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 82	I just used a P12 with a Solo 610 with a nasally singer and loved it! I tried an ME1NV first and the nasallity almost killed me. Different strokes for different folks! -J

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Gator M Gear interested Joined: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 28	Pacifica solid state mic preamp by A-Designs Audio! I love mine! thumbsup

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Musiclab Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Elmont NY Posts: 6,278 3 Reviews written	I use my 2247 with either an API or ADL 600

21st June 2007	#9
NOCCA Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NOLA/NYC Posts: 198	Tube Tech MP1a-smooth Hamptone JFET-edgy API 3124+-edgier They all sound great with the P12, just depends on what you are looking for. >>AG

9th April 2008	#10
fredlesk Gear Head Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 40	Tried P12 into a BAE 1272 and sounded incredible on both male and female vocals.

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