Soundelux U195 and Grace Designs preamp...

Bradahman · 21st October 2004

Can anyone describe what I could expect from a set up with these two. Thank you

squeegybug · 21st October 2004

That was the first decent microphone and preamp combo I bought. I'll say this, it is a striking looking pair! And the sound is very nice too, really depends on what you want to record...

I used the two on female vocals, acoustic guitar, hand percussion, mostly ballad-type work. Very nice, musical sound, the combinations of U195 Fat/Normal/HPF/Pad and Grace HPF/Trim controls can provide a few tone options. BTW the Grace DI is very nice too IMO.

For more powerful sounds, this setup doesn't compete with many others. But for the price and quality it is very respectable and reliable, also quite portable if you do location work.

Steve

cdog · 21st October 2004

The Grace has little "sound" to it, its a very neutral pre - its a nice match with a U195, try it on acoustic guitar, you'll be pleased...

jazzgitter · 21st October 2004

We have a U195 that we use with a Buzz Ma2.2 and Phoenix DRS2. The U195 is a great all around LDC mic and an excellent first choice for a mic in the $1000 range that can do it all. The Grace is decent but not my first choice. I would go for a Phoenix DRS1 instead if that fits your budget constraints. Calistro music sells these at a good price.
Steve

21st October 2004	#1
Bradahman Gear addict Joined: Oct 2004 Location: honolulu Posts: 474 Thread Starter	Soundelux U195 and Grace Designs preamp... Can anyone describe what I could expect from a set up with these two. Thank you

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jazzgitter Gear Head Joined: Sep 2004 Location: LV Posts: 35	u195 and Grace We have a U195 that we use with a Buzz Ma2.2 and Phoenix DRS2. The U195 is a great all around LDC mic and an excellent first choice for a mic in the $1000 range that can do it all. The Grace is decent but not my first choice. I would go for a Phoenix DRS1 instead if that fits your budget constraints. Calistro music sells these at a good price. Steve

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21st October 2004	#2
squeegybug Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2004 Location: MO USA Posts: 2,153	That was the first decent microphone and preamp combo I bought. I'll say this, it is a striking looking pair! And the sound is very nice too, really depends on what you want to record... I used the two on female vocals, acoustic guitar, hand percussion, mostly ballad-type work. Very nice, musical sound, the combinations of U195 Fat/Normal/HPF/Pad and Grace HPF/Trim controls can provide a few tone options. BTW the Grace DI is very nice too IMO. For more powerful sounds, this setup doesn't compete with many others. But for the price and quality it is very respectable and reliable, also quite portable if you do location work. Steve

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cdog Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,559 3 Reviews written	The Grace has little "sound" to it, its a very neutral pre - its a nice match with a U195, try it on acoustic guitar, you'll be pleased...