[LAU] [OT] looking for 8ch preamp with a/d and calibrated (or even digitally controlled) gains

[Jörn Nettingsmeier]

hi everyone!


i'm shopping for a new 8-way mike preamp with calibrated and steppered
(or digitally controlled) gains (to allow for precisely gain-aligned
soundfield recordings). it should include an a/d converter to adat.

specifically, it should be low-noise and must have a very robust phantom
power section that can take 8 schoeps or other misbehaved phantom
current guzzlers without stress symptoms.
gain of no less than 60dB would be nice.

can anyone recommend anything in the <2k price range? ultimately, i'd
want one of those micstasies with a madiface to go with it, but first i
need something more affordable to earn some cash with :)

i don't much care for input impedance wizardry, i like my mike ins hi-Z,
thank you very much - if i don't want that bright treble, i'll filter it
later... :)

your recommendations are appreciated!

best,

jörn