better/warmer preamps like on Mini-Me ?

gore · 24th October 2007, 10:09 AM

I have Rode K2 and Apogee Mini-Me , but sound seems to me little thin and cold .
Can you recommend to my any warmer preamp ?
It could be cheap - of course

thanks

Chevron · 24th October 2007, 10:12 AM

I'd go for a new microphone. Audio Technica 4047 has a thick warm sound, and cheap to boot. Check out their website for audio clips.

gore · 24th October 2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevron

I'd go for a new microphone. Audio Technica 4047 has a thick warm sound, and cheap to boot. Check out their website for audio clips.

First thanks you for your reply !

Will it really so big change ? You know ... everybody promise you the same thing , when I was buying K2 , everywhere I read "warm smooth sound" (like here http://www.rodemic.com/downloads/K2_SOSus_0704_2pp.jpg ) but it doesnt (I think) .
Can you (or anyone) explain to me how big change it will ?
Does anyone owned K2 and 4047 ?

Thanks you very much

DSMrehearsal · 24th October 2007, 12:31 PM

I own the K2. Overall it has a lot of pressence , so most of the time it gets partnerd with My Older V76 valvepre. this helps to thickenit up, but if you want really thick then a new mic is in order. there was a mic shootout on heer a fewdays back and the pelluso 2247le seemed to be the clear thick and warm winner in the low priced caagory.

Jack Ruston · 24th October 2007, 12:59 PM

Those Apogee preamps are just about the best 'built in' pres there are. They're really really great. I wouldn't change them. The RODE is an obvious culprit here. They're lovely on some voices but I usually find them a bit too shrill...I wont say bright because they're not as bright as say a Brauner, but the Brauners always sound beautiful.

J

UnDeFiNeD · 24th October 2007, 01:23 PM

same here, I worked together with a project that used the K2 on every voice (only mic avail.), problem is that it doesn't really suck, but has a very harsh end.
I lent him a modded MK-219peo on a few projects and he was immediatly convinced the K2 had to go.
The AT4047 is a good choice (certainly if rap/hiphop is your thing), if it has to be more vocal, check out Oktava's MK-105. You won't find a lot of info about it on here, but damn it sounds great...and thats before u saw the price!

Pzz

gore · 25th October 2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks to all , Im thinking about 4047 now . I listened some MP3 from "listening session" web site and it sounds great .
It is pity I can not compare them together .

Chevron · 25th October 2007, 10:09 AM

I can't comment on the K2, but I have used the Rode NT2 a bunch and it is has the same bright, edegey cold sound that I think you are describing.

If you went from using a NT 2 to an AT 4047 you'd notice a big difference in the way you are looking for.

Like any advice you get (especially internet forums) don't take it for fact, I've got a good relationship with a dealer and he let's me try stuff and if I don't like it I can bring it back. Or sometimes try out a demo version.

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24th October 2007, 10:12 AM	#2
Chevron Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 171	I'd go for a new microphone. Audio Technica 4047 has a thick warm sound, and cheap to boot. Check out their website for audio clips.

24th October 2007, 12:31 PM	#4
DSMrehearsal Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 308	I own the K2. Overall it has a lot of pressence , so most of the time it gets partnerd with My Older V76 valvepre. this helps to thickenit up, but if you want really thick then a new mic is in order. there was a mic shootout on heer a fewdays back and the pelluso 2247le seemed to be the clear thick and warm winner in the low priced caagory.

24th October 2007, 12:59 PM	#5
Jack Ruston Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 706	Those Apogee preamps are just about the best 'built in' pres there are. They're really really great. I wouldn't change them. The RODE is an obvious culprit here. They're lovely on some voices but I usually find them a bit too shrill...I wont say bright because they're not as bright as say a Brauner, but the Brauners always sound beautiful. J

24th October 2007, 01:23 PM	#6
UnDeFiNeD Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 326	same here, I worked together with a project that used the K2 on every voice (only mic avail.), problem is that it doesn't really suck, but has a very harsh end. I lent him a modded MK-219peo on a few projects and he was immediatly convinced the K2 had to go. The AT4047 is a good choice (certainly if rap/hiphop is your thing), if it has to be more vocal, check out Oktava's MK-105. You won't find a lot of info about it on here, but damn it sounds great...and thats before u saw the price! Pzz

25th October 2007, 08:36 AM	#7
gore Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 46	Thanks to all , Im thinking about 4047 now . I listened some MP3 from "listening session" web site and it sounds great . It is pity I can not compare them together .

25th October 2007, 10:09 AM	#8
Chevron Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 171	I can't comment on the K2, but I have used the Rode NT2 a bunch and it is has the same bright, edegey cold sound that I think you are describing. If you went from using a NT 2 to an AT 4047 you'd notice a big difference in the way you are looking for. Like any advice you get (especially internet forums) don't take it for fact, I've got a good relationship with a dealer and he let's me try stuff and if I don't like it I can bring it back. Or sometimes try out a demo version.