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terminal3 · #5 (**permalink**) 27th August 2008 , 09:08 AM

A lot of those pres are only single or dual channel because they're rather expensive to make - building them as four-or-eight-channel versions *may* cost so much that they would sell far fewer than they needed to for it to be worth manufacturing.

It's good to have a few flavours on-hand though. Yes, you probably should have at least one stereo [or stereo pair of single-channel] mic amp(s). Some mics/sources are just going to sound better on certain pres. Eventually you might want to have some tube pres next to your solid state pres, for example, so you can mix n' match depending on what you're recording.

The RNP as Trev has said is a damn fine preamp and it's relatively cheap. Might be worth just having one around anyway. For a similar amount of money you could also have a DAV BG-1 (2 ch) which sounds excellent as well. The DAV stuff comes in 4 and 8 channel flavours if you like as well.

The Chandler stuff is all amazing, a rack full of Chandler kit is probably among my dream purchases. Well worth a look but 2 channels might be out of your budget.

So pretty much what Trev said.

I'd add on these to your shopping list, but try not to buy anything "blind" -

I'm a fan of the SSL Alpha Channel, I think it's an excellent preamp - there are better out there (aren't there always?), but for the money it's a huge upgrade from interface pres. That pre is available in a 4 channel version - the SSL VHD pre. SSL XLogic Alpha VHD Pre Four Channel Mic Pre with at DV247.COM

Rupert Neve's latest company makes a small 2 channel mic pre that's pretty big on sound. Not as close to the 1073 as you'd hope but still great nonetheless - Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012 Duo Mic Pre-Amp at DV247.COM

(I think actual AMS Neve stuff is probably going to be out of your price range - you might be able to squeeze one channel though!)

Great River makes some superb stuff as well. The MP2NV is 2 channels within your budget, that would be worth a look too. (edit: which I also noticed Trev already mentioned!)

Welcome to the minefield, anyway, where the biggest victim is your wallet.

#5 (permalink) 27th August 2008 , 09:08 AM
terminal3 Sound Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,107	A lot of those pres are only single or dual channel because they're rather expensive to make - building them as four-or-eight-channel versions may cost so much that they would sell far fewer than they needed to for it to be worth manufacturing. It's good to have a few flavours on-hand though. Yes, you probably should have at least one stereo [or stereo pair of single-channel] mic amp(s). Some mics/sources are just going to sound better on certain pres. Eventually you might want to have some tube pres next to your solid state pres, for example, so you can mix n' match depending on what you're recording. The RNP as Trev has said is a damn fine preamp and it's relatively cheap. Might be worth just having one around anyway. For a similar amount of money you could also have a DAV BG-1 (2 ch) which sounds excellent as well. The DAV stuff comes in 4 and 8 channel flavours if you like as well. The Chandler stuff is all amazing, a rack full of Chandler kit is probably among my dream purchases. Well worth a look but 2 channels might be out of your budget. So pretty much what Trev said. I'd add on these to your shopping list, but try not to buy anything "blind" - I'm a fan of the SSL Alpha Channel, I think it's an excellent preamp - there are better out there (aren't there always?), but for the money it's a huge upgrade from interface pres. That pre is available in a 4 channel version - the SSL VHD pre. SSL XLogic Alpha VHD Pre Four Channel Mic Pre with at DV247.COM Rupert Neve's latest company makes a small 2 channel mic pre that's pretty big on sound. Not as close to the 1073 as you'd hope but still great nonetheless - Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012 Duo Mic Pre-Amp at DV247.COM (I think actual AMS Neve stuff is probably going to be out of your price range - you might be able to squeeze one channel though!) Great River makes some superb stuff as well. The MP2NV is 2 channels within your budget, that would be worth a look too. (edit: which I also noticed Trev already mentioned!) Welcome to the minefield, anyway, where the biggest victim is your wallet.
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