Microphone Preamps Explained in Depth. Lesson 23
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2021
- This video goes into detail about what a microphone preamp is, what it does, how an amplification stage works, and how to use one. We talk about setting gain levels, what to look for when purchasing one, the difference between high quality and low quality preamps, Hi-z inputs for guitars and bass guitars, and everything you need to know about preamps to be an audio engineer working in a recording studio.
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Preamps are used for microphones in an audio recording studio environment for amplifying, they can be stand alone, or in an audio recording interface. Home studio's usually use the preamps in the interface to capture audio into the DAW, and acoustic guitar and vocal recording.
This video is a great opportunity to learn about microphone preamps in depth, and to find out what benefits and disadvantages they have. If you're looking to buy or upgrade your mic preamps, be sure to watch this video to find out all the information you need!
cover the different types of preamps, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how to choose the right preamp for your audio needs.
If you're interested in audio production, then this lesson is for you! By the end of this lesson, you'll have a much better understanding of microphone preamps and will be able to make better decisions when it comes to audio equipment. Thanks for watching!
topics like the different types of microphone preamps, the benefits of using a microphone preamp, and how to choose the best microphone preamp for your needs.
If you're looking to improve your recording quality or to improve your audio production, then this is the video for you! By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of microphone preamps and will be able to choose the best one for your needs. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Thank you my friend :) I’m glad you find the content helpful :)
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Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and lucid presentation! It made me thoroughly understand preamp once and for all.
I am 4 minutes in and you are my favourite teacher!! I can’t wait to watch all of your videos 🙏🙌
Wow...thanks for this PRACTICAL explanation. I'm not a mixing engineer (I like producing "electronic music" from time to time with hardware instruments) but I'm very curious, in general, about how sound processing hardware works. Thanks!
Great detailed explanation, you made it clear with the examples for the novice.
Thanks :) glad it was helpful:)
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Glad you enjoy it!
Just wanted to say thank you! Great video, super high quality, and extremely informative! Would love more of this kind of content!
I’m glad it helped you :) I’ll be filming my next video tomorrow, and I certainly plan to keep them coming.
Thanks for commenting.
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Of the gazillion reviews I have visited on TH-cam only you have mentioned the FMR RNP. This preamp is in a class by itself I'm surprised that is so underated. Love your content man you rock!!!!!!!!!
The reason I mentioned the RNP is because I’ve owned it for about 15 years. Back then, I would agree that it was in a class of its own. However, in the last 5 years, there have been major improvements in cheap preamp circuits, and there are now several audio interfaces with preamps that are, to my ear, just as good. Among those would be Behringer Midas preamps, focusrite scarlett 2nd or 3rd Gen, and even better is the focusrite Clarett, UAD unison, apogee, ssl2+.
Great class!!! I learned quite a lot in 20 minutes! Your delivery and content are spot on. Thank you.
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Thanks, glad it helped :)
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Thanks for the very helpful video.
You’re welcome:)
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Thank you my friend :) enjoy
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Your welcome :)
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Hi,
I’m actually from Canada :)
Glad you find the channel helpful
Thank u for this!
I understand only a tiny fraction of what you said. But you endorsed the FMR Audio RNP 8380. Hey, I own one of those! So now I’m happy, even if I don’t know why.
Well, I’ll try to make my explanations clearer. But yeah….. the FMR RNP is a pro quality preamp. Pair that with a good mic and good room acoustics and you should have great sounding recordings :)
DW Fearn!!!! Great vid! My FMR RNC convinced me to trust their pre. I’m gonna convince my newest client to go w/ an FMR Really Nice Pre and a tube mic ( shoutout to @Vanguard V13 🤤 ) instead of splurging on an Avalon tube pre. Last step would be maybe add a higher end converter if the interface has digital input. Again, great vid 😊!
Wow. Thank you so much. I just did some deep learning on an important subject I've been fuzzy about for years just by watching your video. Outstanding. One quick question. The specs on my interface (Apogee Symphony Desktop) show EIN as un-weighted. Is that the same as a-waighted? The full spec is: EIN: 129dB (un-weighted) @ 60dB, 150 Ohm input. I'd appreciate your clarification on it. Thanks again!
I know from experience that the preamps in the symphony are very good, but an un-weighted measurement is not helpful, and could be several Db’s different from an a- weighted measurement.
Thanks for the question:)
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Thank you my friend. I hope to be able to help you learn lots of valuable information.
What preamp and a mixer do you suggest for just a karaoke setup.
Where are your products sold? Does your company have a link?
Small question, what about transformer-based preamps, like Neve 1073 etc? Are they a subset of solid state / transistor types? Or you’re planning to discuss them in a separate episode? Thanks in advance.
Excellent question. The Neve 1073 uses transistors, and is therefore 100% solid state topology.
How would you rate the Tascam US-2x2? Any good? Thanks so much for your videos...very informative.
I haven't properly tested any Tascam gear, but suspect it would perform below average.
Hello! I want to buy an Presonus Studio Channel for my Audient id4. Do u think i need an di boxes to don't damage the audio interface? Or i can pass directly to the Pressonus into Mic/Line ?
I love the Audient Preamps for their transparency and clesness. Im currently using an ID14 mkii interface. And im thinking of getting the new ID24 so i can add the warm audio 1176 and LA2A clone preamps into the inserts.do you think this will help me improve on the quality of input i record and add some good harmonic distortion to the recording. Thanks
No, adding those compressors will not help you get better quality overall. They will give you a different type (or flavour) of compression, but not necessarily better than plugins. Most professional mixing engineers use plugins, not hardware.
The Audient preamps are excellent.
@@Get.Beautiful.Recordings so having sorted the preamp of the Audient as being excellent. Do you think the converters in their ID14 mkii is excellent enough for getting good mixing and mastering if i have a good quality monitors like say the focals or Genelec one
Hey! Quick question: I recently bought a Neve 5211 Preamp to go with my BLA 17 Compressor (which I only use sometimes). I was also considering buying an Audioscape Opto compressor (LA-2A clone) to complete the chain. The 5211 seems legit but it's so expensive. Could I get similar results with a less expensive preamp? I don't wanna cheap out but it's hard to believe my 5211 sounds day and night better than just my Neumann into the Apollo. My current vocal chain is Neumann U87 > BLA 17 > Apollo Twin X Duo Interface
I’m surprised you hear a night and day difference between the preamps in your Apollo, and a Neve. I think the Unison preamps in the Apollo are fantastic, and able to hold their own even compared to a Neve.
There aren’t any inexpensive preamps that I know of that will perform to the level you want. A couple of the better valued ones, in my opinion, are the cranborne audio Camden ec2, and Useful Arts makes a very nice tube preamp.
Honestly though, if you’re not happy with the Neve or the preamps in your Apollo twin, then I don’t think a more expensive preamp is going to make much of a difference. Hope this helps :)
@@Get.Beautiful.Recordings hey, I think you misread my comment; I actually said it is hard to believe my Neve preamps are night and day better than my Apollo. I have yet to do a direct comparison, but I think I agree with you. I just got the Opto compressor for Christmas though!! so I will keep the preamp to use the outboard gear. if I do the direct comparison I will try to keep in mind to let you know how it goes. thanks for your reply and insight!
@@officialdiomer Ah.. yes, I understand now. Congrats on the new piece of gear.. I hope it works out great for you :)
What is you opinion on the AKG C414 XLIi microphone?
It’s a top quality microphone. I have a bit of a conflict of interest answering this question though, because I sell iSK microphones, which I believe are the best quality for the price microphones on the market. Thanks for the question.
Tell about ideal models of preamp
My personal favourite is the Cranborne Audio Camden EC-2. For a lower cost, and still quite good, the Behringer ADA8200.
Hii, ive searched everywhere for answers on my DIGITAL MPA (connected via s/pdif ) with inserts, the manual didn't specify how to connect the inserts to compressor,
These inserts require a 1/4 splitter cable. It’s the same as using the inserts on a behringer audio interface. This video has a good explanation.
th-cam.com/video/gdHuS0UUzPw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=t70EdqmLzw2e5arG
what pre amp would you recommend me getting to go with my Apollo twin and Neuman u87
The built in preamps in the Apollo Twin are extremely good, I would recommend just using them. Most dedicated outboard preamps wouldn't offer much of an improvement, unless you get into the very expensive price range, in which case I would recommend the Useful Arts SFP-60.
You are an excelent teacher, but I have to look twice your videos, a little bit slowly it could be better.
Can I use a digital or analog mixer as a preamp?
Yes, but only if the individual channels have a direct output.
@@Get.Beautiful.Recordingsok thank you
Disappointed not to hear more about slew rate...