28 May
2008
28 May
'08
2:30 p.m.
Joshua Boyd wrote:
On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 01:11:05PM +0200, schoappied
wrote:
I think I was the only one which got this message, but some interesting
suggestions, and I like comments of others...
People who has experience with the suggested mixers?
People who has experience or a opinion about the ART TUBE MPs?
http://www.thomann.de/nl/art_tube_mp.htm
Thanks,
Dirk
And what about the combination with a audiophile
24/96 pci and a little
mackie mixer like this one? http://www.thomann.de/nl/mackie_402_vlz3.htm
How does this compare to for example a delta 1010lt or a firewire interface?
If all you want is 2 in and out with mic pres, I would say that is a
fair way to go.
If you buy this mixer, you may find yourself wanting a slightly better
on though. If you use the mixer strictly for mic pre-amps, then it is
fine.
If you are willing to consider Behringer brand (some people hate them),
you could get a bit more mixer for a bit less money from that web wite
with the XENYX 802. The Soundcraft Classic 4 also looks better, and
that is a great brand. I haven't used either of these specific mixers
though.
Personally, I have an 10 channel Yamaha unit, which is about $20 more
than the Mackie you mention, but I believe that mine has been
discontinued. I would have gone for the Behringer, but I put off buying
anything until I needed it the next day and the Yamaha was what I could
find locally.
However, looked that the same web site, I see that ART TUBE MPs
(http://www.thomann.de/nl/art_tube_mp.htm) are 39 eur each. These are
dedicated tube pre-amps, and you can hook them up directly to a 2496,
and they will probably sound a good bit better than the Mackie does.
I've used Mackies with their VLZ preamps, and I am not particularly
impressed by them. I haven't tried the ARTs yet, but no one seems to
dislike them, and they are very cheap. I probably will buy a pair
sometime this year.