What Is A Preamp, And Do I Need One? | Studio Lesson 🎛
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Sweetwater Sales Engineer Nitish Kulkarni gets down to the basics of what a preamplifier is, and explains when you would need one.
Wondering what a preamp is? In simplest terms, a preamp takes a weak signal from a microphone and makes it loud enough for you to send through a mixer or recording interface without introducing excessive noise into the signal. Preamps are often found in mixers and recording interfaces, and there are even standalone desktop preamps as well. When you get into standalone preamps, you can choose between tube mic preamps or solid-state preamps. Tube preamps rely on vacuum tubes to amplify the signal, and as the tubes have signal pushed through them, a pleasing distortion is added to the sound. Solid-state preamps use transistors to amplify the mic signal, and tend to sound cleaner than a tube-driven circuit.
Some preamps are modern versions of classic circuits that are famous for adding a distinct color to the sound, while others are prized for being transparent, passing signal with virtually no coloration to the sound. Whether you’re looking for something that leaves its mark on the tone or lets your sound shine through unfettered, Sweetwater has the right preamp for your studio. Be sure to call your Sales Engineer with any and all preamp questions you have.
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - What is a Transducer?
1:57 - How Do Preamps Work?
2:22 - Preamp Usages
3:17 - Preamp Specs & Characteristics
4:39 - Microphone Considerations
5:37 - Thanks For Watching!
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This is a really great introduction to preamps, and the only thing I felt was missing was audio examples of the ways in which different preamps affect the sound of various inputs. I know that's probably beyond the scope of what you aimed to do here, but I think a companion video with examples like that would be instructive in a very helpful way.
This was so clear and very very helpful. Thank you for your direct and no frills style.
Great instruction, complete but not overwhelming. Consumer matching of mic and preamp is a black magic mystery. We need Sweetwater to recommend the perfect pre-amp for our chosen microphone. Thanks for being there for us.
I’ve recently discovered Sweetwater tutorial videos and have had a multitude of questions answered, that I’ve wondered about for years.
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Great explanation. I find recording equipment really confusing so videos like these that are simple and straightforward are very helpful.
I've been having so much trouble with the particular setup I'm trying to work with and I've been lost for a handful of months at this point. I've watched, I've sat through, I've studied hours upon hours of content on a blogs, on videos, on PDF file user manuals and I have never heard this explained so clearly before seeing this video. I feel like I learned almost everything that this man needs to know, referring to myself, and yet I still want to find out more if that makes sense. Great job, another banger from sweetwater!
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Very well written, very knowledgable! Learned a lot!
Very clear and usable guidelines. I'm much more informed than I was before coming here. Thanks!
Fantastic tutorial... Nitish reminded me of my Physics professor in college. Keep at it, Nitish. You've got the flair for it.
Just discovered these. Very good indeed. Just the right amount of 'tech' talk and an easy pace. I don't mind learning by listening, but others might like a graphic or two along the way.
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I already knew most of this, but it was presented so well I stayed and watched. Great job!
Thanks Nitish! You have poured great clarity and easily understandable to a beginner too!
Thanks again..
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Even thought I am not on that field I found your explanatins easy to understand. Next I am going to look on your channel for information about amps and pre amps for home theater. Thank you very much for educating me.
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That was really informative Nitish, thankyou so much, I've learnt so much today
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Thank you for the clear information. Worth of watching!
Many HTRs on the current market offer preamp outputs as well as speaker outputs. These are superb for hooking up active speaker units or an electronic crossover/speaker control unit. Keep that in mind if considering a preamp purchase, typically they are MUCH more expensive without adding all that much overall quality in the process. HTR with jackpack output offers amplification preamps do not/more options upon install.
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Great video. Now I have a better understanding of Pre-Amps, and microphones. Thank you .
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Super useful! Thanks for the excellent explanation!
Very useful. Very clearly explained. Thank you.
Great video and well explained. Thanks, Natish.
Good job Nitish!
Very well explained, thank you!!
I have an old 'Realistic - Solid State Stereo Pre amp' how do i use it? and any info about it would be awesome as for i cannot find much about it.
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Very very clearly explained. Thanks
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Super clear and helpful!
Finally, an explanation that makes sense!
I have a Mixer that works well with all my Instruments except for a Roland Octapad SPD-30 which is too quiet, or buzzes. Should I use a Pre-Amp before my Mixer?
Another example could be a vinyl player that emits very low signal. It needs a preamp to boost it. Most home Hifi stereos comes with Phono input and a built in preamp.
Very well explained 👏🏼
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Excellent Nitish!!!
Thanks for sharing lots of info!
I am trying to find out how to use the built -in- pre out- in my Fender amp. Dont know what it is for. Thanks.
Hey! This is a really helpful video. Thanks for explaining so clearly.
I’m using Rode NT1 condenser microphone and Focusrite Scarlett Solo audio interface along with Cubase 5 as my home studio setup. Do I need any additional preamp? Really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks a lot!
your Scarlet solo already has one :3
Wow, this is SUPER helpful!
We're glad you found it so helpful! 😎🤘
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SO HELPFUL. Thank you!
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Thank you for this video!
Last month I bought an audio line CM4 microphone for classical guitar recordings to plug it straight into the camera,
now I find out that it does not work without a preamplifier because it is a CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE.
Can I reconnect the preamp to the camera's external mic jack?? (otherwise it becomes too complicated)
If this is true than which (not so expensive, less than $80) preamp would you recommend?
Kindly,
Peter
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Excellent video! Thank you!
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Great review!
Question? I have a Yamaha MG 166cx. For some reason, when I plug microphones in, they are always on. And it doesn’t matter if I push the on off button, the microphone stays on. But, I can turn the sound off with the PFL button. Also, the faders don’t turn the volume up or down, I can only control the volume with the master. Do you know what this means?
mau bertanya antara mixer ashley tipe point 6 dengan ashley tipe samson 6.
untuk fitur lebih unggul point 6, namun untuk preamp lebih besar samson 6.
menurut anda ambil yang mana ya?
Great explanation. Thanks!
Great! Very well Explained I am a Singer & would like to buy a good condenser Microphone to record on my Laptop or iPhone. whish Which Interface will be best in the budget, as, with SM7-b type of Microphone. I am thinking of buying AKG P120. condenser mic! but a little confused about INTERFACE for good enough Fantom Power 48v. Please respond soonest!
Thank you for this video guys!
Wow I only wanted to know what is a preamp now I will google to know more about how a mic works. really nice Videos!
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Just popping in to say thanks! This was helpful
Thank you so much for this wonderful informative video..........
Great information! thanks!
Wow this video really helped me realize I am WAY in over my head...This is really might take me years to understand lol
Thanks for the great Video, very informative video, Cheers
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Very helpful! Thank you
Great explanation !
Excellent explanation!
Superb video. Thank you!
So im using a MXL 900 microphone paired with a Scarlett mini phantom power. Im just curious what direction I should go with my setup to get the best vocal yields in a small studio
1st thing i did was get acoustic treatment. The same gear will sound way better.
Nicely explained,
Great vid!
GREAT one really appreciated
In the vain of the microphone he is spot on. Line level can go 2 ways. Straight line plus gain, and straight line and no gain. Technically the line level input basically is attenuated by the preamplifier as you don't want the full line level going to your power amplifier. Things get real loud really fast. Passive and Active Preamplifiers have their purpose. So in the video his focus is on Microphones but when you talk about line level too as you will have beyond to the mic preamplifiers, you have different options. Mic preamplifiiers are about the match to your microphone. My Shure SM7B is the black hole of gain. Preamplifiiers are really cool animals if you understand what you want.
Good explanation thanks
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I'm looking for a video on how to connect everything together to hook up to my pc. The EVRE20
@Sweetwater I have powered pa speakers I got from you . I'd like to use them in my movie theater. What kind of preamp or what ever do I need to hook my DVD player up to control the sound??
Thank you, very helpful.
i try to run from 4 track recorder to mixer with rca to 1/4 left an right it not loud at all do i need to use a rca pre amp
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On a Marshall Code modeling amp why do they call the pre amp the jcm800. But then later on it's got a power amp section. Why do I need these in a modeling amp. Just wondering. I can get it to sound great without knowing but I wish I knew.
Thanks for the info
Great video. Thanks.
Best explanation
Great video man, So If I have a receiver I love everything about but need more bass coming out of the speakers, A preamp will help me get there ?
iam looking for a mic preamp , which can amplify an sm58 , which is not transparent preferably a 2 channel micpre with multiple options to color ofcourse not heavy on pocket