Pre Amps v. Channel Strips

[Syphax]

I am sure that somewhere along the line, someone made this thread already, but which is better? Is it really all a matter of personal taste?

Also, what should match-ups be? From what I hear, Z should be 10x that of the mic.

And does anyone here record their instruments with a mic?

Any insight would be appreciated, peace to all,

-Syphax

[manthe]

Originally Posted by Syphax

I am sure that somewhere along the line, someone made this thread already, but which is better? Is it really all a matter of personal taste?

Also, what should match-ups be? From what I hear, Z should be 10x that of the mic.

And does anyone here record their instruments with a mic?

Any insight would be appreciated, peace to all,

-Syphax

I prefer Channel Strips for 'featured tracks' (such as vocals, acoustic guitars in a folk song, a solo, etc.) because of the finer granular control you get with *decent* channel strips. I mean, I have several of each (channel strips and mic preamps), It really just depends on what you're recording. I typically tracks bands. A lot of times I record at least the beds 'live'. As such, I'm typically recording 8 to 16 tracks at a time at first. It REALLY just depends on the source. Each of my channel strips and preamps (and mics, for this matter) were purchased with an intended purpose...to be used 'generally' for 1 or more pre-planned purposes. For instance, I bought the LA-610 for vocals, primarily. This was based on research and ultimately trying it out. It works fantastic for most vox. I do use it for other things as well.

I also have plenty of 'stand-alone' preamps, compressors, EQs, etc so I can roll my own channel strips as I go.

Good luck...

[badger17]

Originally Posted by Syphax

And does anyone here record their instruments with a mic?

Definitely. What else can you record them with? Or do you mean as opposed to DIing guitars etc?

[Syphax]

Originally Posted by badger17

Definitely. What else can you record them with? Or do you mean as opposed to DIing guitars etc?

yeah. and running the keyboard directly through the computer, or routing your keys thru your laptop.

but ive decided now that i like the live recording better. the only thing is though you have to have quality epuipment, or else it sounds horrid. but that goes without saying....