Best Microphone Preamps For Recording Music In 2023

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  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What are your favourite mic preamps? Share below!

    • @JohnMontella
      @JohnMontella ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dbx 286s. Been using it live for years. I know there's better things but for a 1U it does so much!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JohnMontellathanks ever so much for sharing

    • @frommetoyou.productions
      @frommetoyou.productions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best color pre's I have are maybe the Neve 88RLB. But of course, I also use the Audient and RME ones often when I record a clean signal.

    • @BobboFuxx
      @BobboFuxx ปีที่แล้ว +4

      DW Fearn is the optimal audio gear! Preamp, EQ and Compressor are the Holy Grail in their respective class!

    • @ernestbuckley8671
      @ernestbuckley8671 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Been using an Avalon 737 since 1999 and just purchased a Shelford Channel earlier this year. I`m very happy with the variety these two channels offer.

  • @michaelfarrow4648
    @michaelfarrow4648 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Almost all of my recording is orchestral and my choice for clear, clean, un-colored, transparent pre-amp is Millennia Media HV3D. I love the way they (don't) sound 😆

    • @Joe-mz6dc
      @Joe-mz6dc ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just looked that one up and it's over $6,000 here in canada. My goodness me why does all this audio stuff have to cost so much? Lol. If I win the lottery I can actually have a studio of some sort.

    • @bobdhoffnar
      @bobdhoffnar ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @TheTiredHorizon there is a guy from Decca making fantastic pre amps in London. Very affordable and used on high end classical recordings all time. Look up D.A.V. BG1 mic pre and you will find him. His eq unit is a real gem too.
      Also this was a great video ! Those are some fantastic pre amps !

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That sounds very cool!@@bobdhoffnar I'd like to know more!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've always enjoyed using Millennia equipment whenever I've had the opportunity at studios!

    • @MacTeee
      @MacTeee ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an HV-35P. It delivers amazing detail and I have also used it as a DI/pre on my bass going direct in some live situations

  • @thomasnussbaum4711
    @thomasnussbaum4711 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    An unsung hero is the Drawmer 1972. More on the transparent side it has lots of gain, a tilt EQ and flexible High- AND Low-pass filters.

  • @mathiz23
    @mathiz23 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really like the Great River MP-2NV and use it all the time!
    A great bang for the buck for any home studio that want to record drums you really can't go wrong with Audient ASP 880

  • @paulhb
    @paulhb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a Demeter VTMP2b that I got in mid nineties. I still love it. I worked at a pro audio supplier and spoke with engineers frequently. I’d poll everyone on gear when buying things for my studio. Everyone had a different favorite. Very often, the #2 choice was something everyone agreed on. That’s why I have the Demeter. That’s why I have a C414. That’s why I have an M88TG. That’s why I drive a Honda. 😂

  • @coronadocommunityumc
    @coronadocommunityumc ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I bought a Warm Audio 2 channel 1073 with eq's some time ago and I've been very happy with the tone pallet available on it...amazing piece of gear for the price and I manage to use it on almost everything having the 2 channels makes it very versatile indeed

    • @legacyShredder1
      @legacyShredder1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @TheTiredHorizon I own a bunch of actual Neve preamps and Warm Audio's 73/73-EQ's, and the noise floor is pretty much the same on all of mine. I've heard there were quality control problems from Warm in the past, but I've never come across anything worth noting.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @GloveBunniesVideos
    @GloveBunniesVideos ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sounds silly to say but I picked up an ART TPS II 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp on sale, not thinking it would blow me away or anything. I swapped out the internal tube for a brighter one (Electro-Harmonix 12AX7/ECC83JJ i believe). Just fantastic. Really nice tone for the price! Great video, thanks so much!

    • @legacyShredder1
      @legacyShredder1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ART preamps started a lot of careers including mine. I believe Warren was doing commercial work early on with ART tube preamps.

    • @liamfitzgerald7528
      @liamfitzgerald7528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have one as well. It's fun to spin the dial until you find a preset that works with the mic and instrument.

  • @empiremusicstudios
    @empiremusicstudios ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Studio A we have a range of colours to suit most music: 18 channels of Focusrite ISA, 10 channels of SPL Crescendo 180volt line, 18 ch of Australian made Sebatron Quads and Thorax, 2 x UA 6176, 2 x UA LA610 MKII, Neve 1073 and Shelford channels, 4 of the classic old TL Audio VP1 and 8 ch of Warm Audio 273EQ. These make up a nice console with lots of choice.

  • @MarcBecker_Music
    @MarcBecker_Music ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video, thank you, Seán and Warren. I love outboard preamps and channel strips. It's so nice to shape a signal on the way in, give it a certain direction and commit to the sound.

  • @georgecain123
    @georgecain123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have 2 vintage 1073s and 2 vintage 1272s that were racked by brent averill when he first started. He was getting them from disassembled neve consoles. Before he started doing complete builds. Also 2 of his api 312’s that have old early 70s opamps in them. The rest he built. Just the opamps are vintage. They are nice…

  • @javascript6948
    @javascript6948 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have an old Ampex tube preamp which i am having serviced cant wait to hear it after so many years

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a couple of those! They are amazing

    • @Hepnotical
      @Hepnotical 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Doesn’t get any better than a 350, but no matter what Ampex model you have I’m sure it’s great. Even the cheaper pro-sumer 1/2 track portable tape machines had great sounding pres

  • @thetempleofsound
    @thetempleofsound ปีที่แล้ว +13

    After months of trying different pre's I found I loved the Rupert Neve Designs the best for my taste. I settled on the more affordable RND 5211 and absolutely love it for my style of multilayered gentle acoustic music. The clear clean sound into gentle sparkly colour with silk is wonderful. My second favourite in my trials was the BAE 1073 and ended up with the DMP version of that as well because I just love it on bass and a few other tasks for a different flavour. But the RND is so clean and colourful and feels so special to my ears. I definitely don't put the silk on 100 and leave it. The subtle different colours for each sound as I dial it in is priceless. I also got the Portico II MBP and feel I have such a beautiful entrance and exit for my music to pass through. Thank you Rupert Neve you have left a wonderful legacy!

  • @brentharmonmusicproduction
    @brentharmonmusicproduction ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like BAE 1073 MP. Both Single channel and Dual Channel (with Steve Stevenson blend mod) I also like API A2D Mic Preamps with Digital Output as well as the Universal Audio 4-710d 4-Channel Mic Preamp. I will also throw in the Audient SP880 and SP8 that Warren and crew reviewed and another that Warren did would be UK Sound 1173 Microphone Preamp

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it

  • @RickBell51
    @RickBell51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great presentation! My 70's band recorded demoes in Doug fern's studio in Lansdowne, PA! He was always very cool & helpful. Still lives in the general Philly area.

    • @fredtimothy940
      @fredtimothy940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is extremely cool

    • @liamfitzgerald7528
      @liamfitzgerald7528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I listen to his podcast. It's great!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks ever so much for sharing

    • @rickbellmusic
      @rickbellmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Producelikeapro Doug's place was Veritable Studios.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fredtimothy940absolutely

  • @sachii.k1802
    @sachii.k1802 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Focusrite Isa one definitely an underrated pre

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing! I used a bunch of the original Focusrite Pres on Tom Hamilton’s Bass, so much low end!!!

    • @nofamilyfights213
      @nofamilyfights213 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ISA one is my Favorite Pre now. 1073 is collecting dust

    • @TheVALLEYBOY559
      @TheVALLEYBOY559 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nofamilyfights213MY ISA ONE AND MY BLUE BABY BOTTLE LOL I SWEAR BY THIS ISA ONE ! People be baggin on me but this ISA is the truth on my voice . But I want a 1073 really bad , one day I’m gona get it ! But I swear this ISA is perfect with my deep ass voice. I’m glad I see people like it like I do ! I also got A black lion B12A MK3 ! Shit is hella raw ! It’s a got a low midrange bite and sounds super beefy on vocals ! But my dream is that 1073 smh one day I will have it.

  • @fermendozadrums
    @fermendozadrums ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Daking and Trident 80B (500 series) are my favorite for drums right now, for almost everything else Rupert Neve 511 are incredible... also have 8 channels of Warm audio WA412, they are very very close to api 3124v (a bit warmer and a bang for the buck!) and WA273EQ is what I use for that 1073 sound on guitars and Vocals, works just fine. :D

  • @David13Rome
    @David13Rome 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My #1 preamp is an Avalon 2022 and I wouldn't trade it for any of these.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Great! If it works for you that’s awesome

    • @RnBLegacies
      @RnBLegacies 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Someone said it ..2022 on m5!!

  • @WilliamAugustus-x7e
    @WilliamAugustus-x7e 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree on the Shelford Channel. Never tried BAE, but my Aurora Audio GTQ2 is pretty amazing. The Daking preamps are another great/different sounding option.

  • @timball8429
    @timball8429 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my Chandler TG2. Awesome on Kick and Bass. Adds weight and density.

  • @NucaAlex
    @NucaAlex ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love my Wa73 preamp. I would love to have a Gordon Model 5 preamp.

  • @richardpenrose1968
    @richardpenrose1968 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been using a pair of Warm TB12's (one black and one orange) and have been really impressed with these! I've tried a load of preamps over the years ranging from around £100-£2000 and the TB12 has really surprised me. These are all I use now along with the preamps in my Motu 828es. I upgraded the X18 opamps for the Hardy 990c+ and this subtly extends the bandwidth and opens the sound a little more.
    The other preamp's that have caught my attention are the the Cranborne Audio EC1/EC2. I think these sound really good and have some impressive specs.
    I'm very intrigued to see what preamp you were talking about that is going to be released soon

    • @patkelly8309
      @patkelly8309 ปีที่แล้ว

      how much did the TB12s cost if you don't mind me asking?

    • @fermendozadrums
      @fermendozadrums ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patkelly8309 $649 right now on SW

    • @richardpenrose1968
      @richardpenrose1968 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patkelly8309 I managed to get a really good deal as a shop was doing some stock clearing and I paid £379 each!

    • @aubyoung1218
      @aubyoung1218 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patkelly8309tb12 is only $649 🎉

  • @billmcginnies1002
    @billmcginnies1002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm definitely a Rupert Neve Designs man. I have a Shelford and two Portico II channel strips in my rack, and two 511 pres in my lunchbox. Also love RND compressors. If you haven't tried the Master Buss Processor, you should.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have and it’s great! Thanks ever so much for sharing

    • @aaroneschenburg4018
      @aaroneschenburg4018 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have two portico ii and the MBP as well. Open, larger than life sounding pres and the cleanest comp and very, very sweet eq. I prefer it to the shelfords but haven't played with the newton. I did a shoot out for vocals into the portico comp vs the beloved 1176 blue A and F and the portico was just huge in comparison.

    • @billmcginnies1002
      @billmcginnies1002 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aaroneschenburg4018
      It's my understanding that the Newton (? the new RND channel strip) is just a low calorie Portico II. Since you have the real deal, there's no point in trying one. I do love RND gear.

    • @aaroneschenburg4018
      @aaroneschenburg4018 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@billmcginnies1002 thanks for the reply! Very cool to hear. I do think the shelford is an incredible channel as well and contemplate adding one to the rack, what do you find yourself leaning toward that over the porticos?

    • @billmcginnies1002
      @billmcginnies1002 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aaroneschenburg4018
      I typically reach for the Portico II's instead of the Shelford. The Porticos are so clean and big sounding. The Shelford colors things more. It certainly has it's place in your rack. It has a different sound. The compressor is very different. It's diode based. The three band EQ is also very different. One difference between the two is that the Shelford has two outputs -- regular and one that's -6 db. The Shelford is a bit pricey, but I don't think that you'll regret buying one. It's just a different tool in the toolbox.
      I still thing RND made a huge mistake in discontinuing the Portico II. The Portico II was a work of art. Apparently RND needed to design a new power section for some reason (probably a regulatory requirement). Instead of redesigning the power section, RND created the Newton (the Portico lite) instead.

  • @hierroflamencoguitar3658
    @hierroflamencoguitar3658 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kudos to Warren H. for the jolly good broadcast. It might be useful tho to have another session on "which preamp for what sound/instrument". It's hard to say what makes a preamp "good" and a clean sound might be a blessing or a curse...

  • @ayokiff1073
    @ayokiff1073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use too have the warm audio 273 and now I just use the Uad preamp, route it via console out to my pultec and successor for the outboard sound 😎

  • @gbsrecords
    @gbsrecords ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The UnderTone Audio MP-EQ1 is amazing and has the most versatile EQ I've ever used. For tube, DW Fearn and Tree Audio Branch II are brilliant and luxurious. Geoff Tanner's Aurora Audio preamps are, to my ears, the best Neve clones (and I just spent a few days recording at Abbey Road on their astounding Neve console with its gorgeous pres for reference) but as Geoff worked for Neve in the UK designing preamps for years, he's got the inside goods. Chandler's TG2 also harkens to the Abbey Road tradition, and for silky uncoloured tube Avalon is hard to beat. For rock guitars, API (or Atlas Pro Audio Juggernaut). For clean, Grace Design. And AEA for ribbon mics. Variable impedance on a pre is also quite a lovely touch as it's so bloody useful.

  • @aarondunn4493
    @aarondunn4493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DAV Broadhurst Gardens, can’t believe I’d call it a sleeper candidate but it is so good on pretty much anything.

  • @WileySilerMusic2024
    @WileySilerMusic2024 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got a good deal on a clone of the Neve 1073. GAP 73 MKIII is really great with my Russian Oktava 319 mic. It doesn't have the EQ section however.

  • @jackbrowning511
    @jackbrowning511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great insight on some of the greats! I am, unashamedly, a gear head. I have some mic pre’s in my humble room Vintech 473’s, Universal Audio pre’s, Slate Fox, which I’ve used on acoustic instruments, and last but not least a Presonus pre. I also use the Trident 88 pre’s from my desk paired with Burl Audio B1 and B1 D.

  • @classicalteacher
    @classicalteacher 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have John Hardy M1s and 12 channels of Millennia. I use Schoeps with my Millennias to record classical and chant. My other pre's are FRM RNP, and a new Monoprice 1073 clone I bought cheap. The FRM is exactly what they call it: a Really Nice Pre. I haven't used the 1073 clone yet.

    • @beigela
      @beigela 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      no way, u got a monoprice?! I want all the deets!

  • @DWFearnHazelriggIndustries
    @DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for the inclusion and the kind words!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You’re very kind! You make the most beautiful equipment and frankly, you are one of the best in our business.

  • @Circharles
    @Circharles ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Avedis ma5 🙌🏼

  • @spunkadellic
    @spunkadellic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have never heard a warm that I wasn’t disappointed in. I wanted to like the wa-1b. I really did.

  • @kevindietz6470
    @kevindietz6470 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warren, have you heard of the Broadhurst Gardens/DAV preamps made by Mick Hinton? They're fantastic, lots of clean and open gain, but far from sterile sounding. I've had one of the 2-channel units for well over 10 years now, still use it all the time.

  • @fredtimothy940
    @fredtimothy940 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much for mentioning the DW Fearn. I thought I was going to walk away from this video mad that you didn’t mention it. Then you mentioned it. YEAH!

  • @bob-rogers
    @bob-rogers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've spent some time experimenting with input impedance with both dynamic and condenser mics. With a pre-recorded source the only difference I've ever gotten is gain. I'd love to see someone demonstrate some difference that isn't gain (i.e., something that doesn't sum to null after adjusting gain).

  • @omarmiranda4987
    @omarmiranda4987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Manley TNT, hands down. Sadly no longer in production. But wow if you get one you're gonna love it.

  • @AndrewPeters-Voiceover
    @AndrewPeters-Voiceover ปีที่แล้ว

    Sebatron vmp-2000e, Grace M101, Neve 1073dpa and the UA LA610.

  • @Ryan_Messenger
    @Ryan_Messenger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out the ART MPA II. It's very affordable and offers some cool options you won't see on most audio interface pres. It's definitely a great upgrade for anyone on a tight budget.

  • @d20sounds31
    @d20sounds31 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my tegeler vtrc. Its fantastic. But I also have the great river me-1nv. So I have two very different preamps.

  • @Tryggvasson
    @Tryggvasson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the michael caine. very working class.

  • @michaelyolch79
    @michaelyolch79 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m a HUGE fan of Audient, personally. I disagree that it “doesn’t have a sound.”
    It’s not as surgically clean as Grace or Millenia, but not as fat or wooly as Neve. Audient has just a subtle, beautiful touch of tone that sounds like a mini dose of perfect tape saturation.

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warren you are absolutely marvelous. And I repeat marvelous. LOL

  • @gastonjaureguix
    @gastonjaureguix ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a shelford channel and a neve prism (v series) mic pre and while i like the neve prism, the difference is abismal 😢he shelford kills it everytime, but still i use the other preamp and Compressor with some other gear in parallel compression

  • @PropereinsteinTMG
    @PropereinsteinTMG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that a Newton below the Maag? I have one, and it's great.

  • @damion2226
    @damion2226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had the fortunate chance to A/B the BAE (sans eq), Chandler and Pacifica at Westlake (Nashville) recently. My first chance to really do live comparisons (vox only). It was a real toss up between the BAE and the Pacifica, but for my vox I ended up going with the BAE, which is an awesome pre!! I wish I could've afforded both though. Was disappointed w/the Chandler sound, especially after hearing about it used for a lot of pop vox, but we're all different. I also use a pretty cheap mic so I'm sure that could've made a difference too.

  • @AndrewCCM
    @AndrewCCM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own the Warm 2MPX (May be similar to the design choice that DW went after - in no way am I comparing as I’ve never used a DW) and I also have the WA273EQ that’s 2 channels of Neve clone. Gotta be honest. I’m pretty happy with these.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great! Thanks ever so much for sharing

  • @Joey-rp5vg
    @Joey-rp5vg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some lovely looking pre-amps there, the sound they make speaks for itself. Just found a second-hand Warm Audio Tone Beast for sale in the local paper. I'm gonna bid and hope I can get it. Great review, thanks very much. Tale care fella

    • @Joey-rp5vg
      @Joey-rp5vg ปีที่แล้ว

      @TheTiredHorizon Great tip thanks very much indeed

  • @iRevolVeR21
    @iRevolVeR21 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the tg2 at our rehearsal studio sounds great for beatles sound and vocals.

  • @misterkenova6695
    @misterkenova6695 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! I use the warm tonebeast for my guitar and bass D.I.'s. Cheers!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very cool! Thanks ever so much for sharing

  • @bjalasco
    @bjalasco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    focusrite isa one with sm7b !!! pretty good with bass and guitar too love it

  • @DanielGuillaud
    @DanielGuillaud ปีที่แล้ว +5

    well, I'm very lucky I have the bae 1073 eq. I can't get away from it. the bae dmp too. I love it on bass, on everything in fact.. I also use the Chandler limited abbey road edition especially for guitars. The eq is incredible on certain vocals. it’s very colorful. and the 6176 I also love for many things. for me it is the exact opposite of 1073. I loved having an API. Merci Warren . Toujours au top !

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bonjour! Thanks for sharing! Merci beaucoup

  • @judsonsnell
    @judsonsnell 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know the vid's a year or so old, but the ToneBeast punches way, way above its weight. If you're so inclined, you can swap out either or both of the op-amp circuits. The JH990-inspired one that comes stock is excellent however. Fantastic DI, too.

  • @crawlingman7003
    @crawlingman7003 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All I have now are ISA Two, UA 710, and Europa I by Dave Hill.

  • @sgfdancecompany
    @sgfdancecompany ปีที่แล้ว

    Bae is the best Neve recreation, and for me the all around Mic Preamp for Voices. Not cheap (cost almost 4.000€) but sounds and behave incredible. And of course the 5088 preamp (but you need to buy the console.....)

  • @SoJesusChristMusic
    @SoJesusChristMusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That TONAL BEAST 😏

  • @leftofcenter4
    @leftofcenter4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I only have the UA 610 and SSL Alpha VHD pre…my next is a Ams neve or warm neve 1073

  • @RipReed
    @RipReed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the socks Warren ;)

  • @joejurneke9576
    @joejurneke9576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great discussion as always

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks ever so much Joe! You Rock!

    • @joejurneke9576
      @joejurneke9576 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Producelikeapro you are one very special person! Stay safe!

  • @deadtolove
    @deadtolove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could be wrong but I thought that the ToneBeast TB12 was supposed to be based on the API 312 ??

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You may well be right!

    • @gary0liver
      @gary0liver 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is and you can change the op amps

  • @davidcamarda8723
    @davidcamarda8723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Focusrite ISA One, BAE 1072, Grace M101

  • @pongmaster123
    @pongmaster123 ปีที่แล้ว

    original V76S is my favourite (i have most of the other legendary pres ones too)

  • @allpdmusic
    @allpdmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Warren, What do you suggest for someone like me using an Apollo x4 where I can't bypass the built in pres. Not even the line ins bypass the pres according to the UA schematic, Is it still worthwhile? I'd love to get a few different 500 series pres but if they are still being colored by the Apoolo pres is it really worth it?

    • @PurpleMusicProductions
      @PurpleMusicProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being worth while is likely a question that only you can answer in that realm, since you cannot bypass the pres on the Apollo and if it something you really want to have. If you require a pure signal without the influence of the Apollo, then you may have to invest in a different interface altogether unless it has an ADAT option. 500 series is definitely the way to go for sure as I certainly enjoy the the flexibility.

    • @cowabungaw9958
      @cowabungaw9958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right about the gain stage in the block diagram but UAD pre's are very clean and designed that way so the mic pre plugins add the character. Unison Technology impedance matching is not available on 1/4" Line input which also does away with 48v Phantom power. You should be fine running an external mic pre into the line level inputs. If not, maybe something like a Cranborn 500 rack with ADAT conversion?

    • @allpdmusic
      @allpdmusic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PurpleMusicProductions I'm invested money wise pretty heavy in the UA world so changing interfaces won't work right now. ADAT options might be in my future though.

    • @allpdmusic
      @allpdmusic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cowabungaw9958 I've been checking out the Cranborne ADAT rack. It looks like a great option. Waiting to see if @Producelikeapro ever does a review of it. 😉

    • @CatDieselPwr
      @CatDieselPwr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@allpdmusic
      Two nice ADAT options are the Tascam Dyna 8 pre or the Midas XL48.
      I just recently bought the XL48 and really like it so far. Beautiful preamps plus nice meters, 48v, phase polarity switch, high and low pass filters on all 8 channels.
      Plus the coolest feature is with DB25 cables you can spit out the 8 channels to analog/aes/ or digital simultaneously while using the ADAT as well.
      One slight drawback to some is it has an internal fan, some have disconnected the fan with no problems and others have switched to a quieter fan. The fan noise to me with the original fan is almost negligent.
      If you want to go really cheap there is a Behringer 8 channel ADAT pre with Midas inspired preamps that gets pretty good reviews.

  • @jdrum4371
    @jdrum4371 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My top 5 are Neve dpx, UA610, Great river w eq. Well...just top 3 for me. Maybe API a2d..maybe. Sold off my WA stuff. Just dont sound good enough.

  • @uriel-heavensguardian8949
    @uriel-heavensguardian8949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video

  • @scrapethebottom
    @scrapethebottom ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i've got those same beatles socks ❤

  • @carl-magnusconsitt7389
    @carl-magnusconsitt7389 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Focusrite Red series and Isa all the way since 2001!

  • @ikigai47
    @ikigai47 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ahg, I wish you covered the Camden. And the Warm Audio you covered seems to be the lesser popular of their offerings. I have their WA73 after doing a lot of research

  • @danepaulstewart8464
    @danepaulstewart8464 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    JOHN HARDY and JAMES DEMETER! Those are the two masterminds who built my mic pre’s.
    I was lucky enough to be living within walking distance of John Hardy, just outside of Chicago, when he was first making his rack mounted mic pre’s. I actually went to his house where he was making them when I collected mine from him. I got the 4 pre’s in 1-rack space option. 2 with his amazing Jensen transformers and 2 without.
    INSANELY clear and clean. The talk around town was that you’ll rediscover a whole new SM-57 when you use these… AND YOU DO! The REACH these things have is astounding.
    Then I added a Focusrite RED 4-channel mic pre, the 2-rack space red anodized beauty… and I didn’t keep it. CAN YOU IMAGINE??!! Yeah, I sure BLEW IT there! I liked the RED very much, but it was expensive, and I had the John Hardy already.. Plus, in those days new fantastic hardware like this was being introduced all the time…
    These were the years when the API lunchbox was just getting popular, I think Joe Meek stuff was starting to hit the market, it was a time when it felt like equipment of this caliber would always be all around us.
    Gosh I kick myself for selling that FOCUSRITE RED! I never had a thought that they would be so short lived.
    But I DID land on a James Demeter 2-channel TUBE mic preamp that generates amazing power and thrust.
    Again, there are not a lot of these out there, and that’s a shame because these things are CLEAN when you just barely tap them, but they become a BEAST when you drive them! Push them up a bit and they make for a killer Bass D.I. with that kind of distortion Bass players just love. Do the same with them dimed on a guitar and you get almost the “Strange Brew” guitar sound… James later revised this model to gain ranges that are a little more “sensible”.. but I like mine fine as it is - throwing sparks and making the lights flicker and dim. It delivers a power on rap and rock vocals I’d never want to lose, same for drum overheads. They’re the complimentary opposite of the John Hardy amps.
    There don’t seem to be many of them out there, so if the opportunity arises, I’d say JUMP ON THEM.
    … and for god’s sake, KEEP the Focusrite REDs if you can get ‘em!
    😎👍👍

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! Thanks ever so much for wonderfully detailed comment

    • @gbsrecords
      @gbsrecords ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Producelikeapro @danepaulstewart8464 Yes, we have a Focusrite RED 8 and its depth and beauty are astounding. We also own James Demeter's version of a LA-2a compressor and it's marvelous, standing alongside our Manley Vari Mu and our Pendulum LA-2a clone easily. As far as other preamps, our Studer mixing desk has loads of gorgeous preamps/EQs (it seems both Demeter and Studer seem to be under the radar as far as quality products, for some reason). Totally agree about Demeter's stuff; we'll drive the LA-2a and use it just as a saturator, no compression. It's savage, as my Irish mates would say.

  • @louisg3598
    @louisg3598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm currently researching vocal mics & 4 mic pre interfaces for a home studio setup for tracking female vocals & acoustic guitars for a singer/songwriter's next album. Finding your videos helpful. Seems like I can't go wrong with an Audient id44 interface & a Lauten Audio Atlantis if we can swing the cost...or may need to look for a mic in the $700-$1k range...

    • @CScott-zu5mv
      @CScott-zu5mv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you are still looking for micpres, the SSL pure drive quad is money well spent. Cranbourn Camden EC1, EC2 are great pres. $400,$750. They are exceptionally versatile.

  • @BobbyFreedomRocks
    @BobbyFreedomRocks หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Warren, I just picked up an ART PRO MPA II Tube Preamp. I was wondering if you knew this box and your thoughts on it?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes! It's VERY underrated! Our friend Ulrich Wild loves that unit!

  • @johanneseberhard9726
    @johanneseberhard9726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you guys missed the Buzz Audio pres - the Ma2.2 is one of my favs uncolored pres - Buzz gear is still underrated IMNSHO

    • @effyiew7318
      @effyiew7318 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buzz and Vertigo, which is one of Warren's favorites as he's stated in the past. But this video was actually kind of a covert ad for Sweetwater and funded by sweetwater so they can't talk about any brands that sweetwater doesn't sell.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know Buzz and I have owned a Vertigo VSC-2 Compressor, I borrowed a pair of Vertigo pres from Jack Douglas and did like them, however I've never reviewed either Mic Pres so I can't have said they were one of my favourites @@effyiew7318 I choose to do a Mic Pre review when I was teaching a MasterClass at Sweetwater because they have pretty much everything in stock I like! I wasn't paid to do it!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Johannes, I don't know Buzz? Could you tell me more? Many thanks, Warren

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe I saw them at AES? Buzz Audio? I will have to double check!

  • @dannomusic47
    @dannomusic47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any thoughts, Warren, on the RND Newton with the Pre/EQ/Comp arrangement?

  • @stevenrayphoto1280
    @stevenrayphoto1280 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How would you say the Fearn compares to vintage V72 or V76 mic pre's?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      D.W Fearn makes some of the finest equipment in the whole world!!

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way to make me want the "larger than life" item. 😊

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha Thanks ever so much for sharing!

  • @ihustle7970
    @ihustle7970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dw Fern compressor and eq bundle on sale at sweetwater for $18,000 my goodness I wonder does the preamp cost the same

  • @HarvinderSingh-yy8th
    @HarvinderSingh-yy8th 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Audient preams are best. Audient ASP 800/880 are excellent preams.

  • @theworkshopstudio2069
    @theworkshopstudio2069 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video... thanks guys!
    I wonder what your thoughts are on how preamps play together?
    Ever notice how, without touching an eq, preamp choice alone can provide you with predetermined spaces in a mix? To me, Neve sounds like the voice of God coming from nearby mountainsides, with you standing in the valley... powerful, yet sweet... while API sounds like someone who is right in front of you with a spotlight on them... smaller, but clear and powerful, smacking you right in the face, instantly grabbing your attention. To my ears, most other preamps sit between these two spaces, and framing a mix in the space provided between these 2 preamps has helped me a lot with keeping things from fighting each other.
    I have found that SSL can bring out deep thunder from toms or an 808 better than anything else, while a UA 710 can shine light on harmonics you didn't even know you had in your midrange, but isn't going to bring out the bottom end anywhere near the way SSL can. A focusrite scarlett preamp is impressive for the money and can sound a bit like an ISA, but so much smaller... both are very smooth and clean, and choosing between them lets you control the perceived size of source without drastically altering the tone. A UA 610 brings a saturated high-mid zip to a vocal, while a Joemeek sounds greasy and gooey and cuts back on that sort of thing... some are near, some are far, some are big, some are small, some are fast and add clarity, others are slow but tame an unruly source by being dull... all valuable tools in the sonic landscape.
    I'd love to get your thoughts on the idea, and how preamp choice can affect what you need, or won't need, to do in a mix.

  • @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS
    @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have an Audient ID 44, which has the same preamps as their large studio consoles. Are you telling me the Warm Audio Tone Beast has better preamps than the Audient? If I were to spend the money on an external preamp, it would be the Universal Audio Solo 610 for 1200€, or the BAE you showed here for 1600€. I love API, even as plugins, but I can´t afford the almost 4000€ for the one you showed here. I´ve been using the Audient ID 44 for the last 5 years, and it´s clear as a bell. Great sound,. Last I saw, you were using an Audient ASP 4816, which should have the same preamps as my Audient ID 44. Are you happy with them, or are you using external preamps? Anyway, nice selection of preamps from inexpensive to astronomical prices. :) LOL

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would spend quite alot before you beat those Audient Pres! Most of our demoes are done using the Audient interface and mic pres!

    • @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS
      @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s what I thought, because I actually decided to buy the ID 44 after watching your first video of it. Then after seeing it on you desk months later, I knew I’d made the right choice.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DICARLOPRODUCTIONSI use my iD14 ever single day!

    • @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS
      @DICARLOPRODUCTIONS ปีที่แล้ว

      ⁠I have an Audient ID 14 MK II that I bought but haven’t even used yet. Also, an amazing interface with the same great preamps. 😅

  • @Skoora
    @Skoora ปีที่แล้ว

    Any real benefit in the Tone Beast over the WA12? Liking the idea of two WA12’s in one rack space (rack space is limited)

  • @Sarsour_
    @Sarsour_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I plugged a preamp into my Focusrite, wouldn't the audio quality be limited to the prebuilt preamp in my Focusrite? Would it be worth it then to even get a separate preamp in my case?

    • @michaelminshew904
      @michaelminshew904 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe if you run the signal like this: external mic pre -> focusrite interface LINE IN it will bypass the focusrite built in pre. Nothing wrong with experimenting though!

    • @Sarsour_
      @Sarsour_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @michaelminshew904 I see, I did read somewhere that some interfaces would have the option to bypass the preamp. Thanks for explanation 👍

    • @soundmattersuk
      @soundmattersuk ปีที่แล้ว

      If you get a preamp with a digital output, provided you have a matching digital input on your interface, you can bypass all that.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great question! You plug the mic pre into the line input, that bypasses the internal mic pre

    • @Sarsour_
      @Sarsour_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @Producelikeapro Thank you!! I'm so glad that it's made possible.

  • @johnsaras1
    @johnsaras1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want one. Can’t decide on TG-2 or the BAE 1073. Can you drive the TG2 and back off level going into DAW?

  • @PaulSvenson-cy7jh
    @PaulSvenson-cy7jh ปีที่แล้ว

    I only keep preamps that I love. Millennia STT-1 Origin channel strip, API 312, Cranborne Camden, Siam 1073, Warm WA-MPX (Apex 351 clone)...

  • @dizmix
    @dizmix 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish someone was moding AMS/Neve 1073 opx boxes to sound like BAE 1073s ... That would be nice.

  • @h4ndrix
    @h4ndrix ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warren is doing Bowie: Heroes album cover for the thumbnail is a good Easter egg haha.

  • @deetgeluid
    @deetgeluid 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    #1 Instrument, #2 Room #3 Mic,, #4 Mic placement, #5 Preamp.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Song, performance, mic, mic placement, room (close mic wouldn’t need as much consideration), mic preamp, medium (DAW, Tape etc, although something terrible would negate a lot of earlier choices!

  • @jeffagoddard
    @jeffagoddard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are the budget pre amps significantly better than the UA Unison pre-amps in an Apollo x4 with UAD channel strip emulations?

  • @darrylweller6143
    @darrylweller6143 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am between a bae 1073 with eq or a shelford for guitars

  • @hottrakz
    @hottrakz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    have you ever compared the Vintech X73 to the BAE1073

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve used both! Love the BAE!

  • @davidasher22
    @davidasher22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the deal with API and CAPI? They look so similar even their logos are hard to tell apart.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eek! That’s an interesting observation

    • @AndrewCCM
      @AndrewCCM ปีที่แล้ว

      CAPI makes excellent API clones.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haven't tried them@@AndrewCCM

  • @TheStudeo74
    @TheStudeo74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AVEDIS MA5
    RSE TPA504

  • @VincentVegardSvart
    @VincentVegardSvart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the best preamp for Guitar/Bass and voice ?

  • @braxal6983
    @braxal6983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am curious. Are you saying the pre-amps per se in a RME UFX III are not that great? I am not sure what you meant by your statement. Please advice and I appreciate your videos.

    • @tom_k_d
      @tom_k_d ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mic pre's in RME's higher end gear (UFXII / III) are excellent, but totally transparent / clean - external preamps can add their own character - mainly through compression and harmonic distortion, caused by input and output transformers or tubes: all the preamps introduced here are colouring the sound in one or the other way.

    • @braxal6983
      @braxal6983 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tom_k_d Thank you for making that clear

    • @AndrewCCM
      @AndrewCCM ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For the record, when he started rattling off the “less expensive pres” I flipped out when RME came out of his mouth. I made the conversion from UAD Apollo x4 and x8 over to RME UFX+ and FerroFish Pulse 16 via MADI and have been thrilled. Not only do I think they are cleaner, the ability to expand via something other than ADAT or another Apollo is great. Flexibly with routing and solid drivers even with USB if you so choose makes them golden IMHO. TotalMix rocks too.

    • @braxal6983
      @braxal6983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AndrewCCM The path you have taken is the path I am on. I have not pulled the trigger on the Ferrofish yet because I heard from another TH-camr that the converters are not as good as the ones in the RME UFX III that I already own. I am still looking at all options to get more I/O. I was taken back on what Warren said and it gave me the impression that the RME mic-pres are subpar. I do not think that is the case. Perhaps I read more into that statement than I should have. I think since he mentioned RME along with other budget interfaces gave me pause.

    • @AndrewCCM
      @AndrewCCM ปีที่แล้ว

      @@braxal6983I heard the same thing about the FerroFish converters. They are technically not as high end. But I really have to be honest, I think they sound great and wouldn’t hesitate to buy again. Perhaps they aren’t up to the spec of the RME, but they are darn good. I have all 16 of the channels going through my console. Very pleased with it. Wish they had the 32 channel available when I bought this one. Good luck!

  • @오리박-g6l
    @오리박-g6l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello. Thank you for great video. I have neve1073lb and it's great for every recording but I'm finding another one for guitar and bass. Are you recommend api512v ??or just get another neve? I want to make radio head sound. Thank you !

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favourite Radiohead album is The Bends and that was recorded at RAK on an API console

    • @오리박-g6l
      @오리박-g6l ปีที่แล้ว

      but i agree with you.EQ/preamp has all 2520 transformer

  • @theartistricardo
    @theartistricardo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Warren have you ever played with the Ams Neve 1073spx ? Would love to hear your thoughts on it versus the bae audio 1073wps.

  • @grega1207
    @grega1207 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I currently have a Cranborne EC2 (2 channels, rack unit) preamp, along with a 500 series Cranborne preamp that was a bonus when I bought their 500R8 audio interface/500 series chassis. Some additional gear so far is a Neve 551 inductor EQ, a Radial Engineering EXTC 500 series re-amp/pedalboard module and I'm considering a Pultec 500X EQ.
    I'm looking to add a few pieces, particularly another preamp. Looking at the Neve 1073LB (500 series), but wondering if it might be better to go to the rack mount 1073SPX? Is that Neve EQ the key to the sound or will the 551 EQ work well. Too many good variations to choose from! Curious to hear your advice, thanks :-)

  • @anthonywallace3830
    @anthonywallace3830 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d love to hear any opinions on the Universal Audio 610. I record at home and my music is acoustic guitars and vocal’s with some harmonies. I have an AEA r82 and Lewitt 440 mic. Heard the 610 is really nice for folky / alt country vibe. Would love to hear your thoughts

  • @darrylweller6143
    @darrylweller6143 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you recommend the tg2 or the bae 1073 with eq for guitars?

  • @liamfitzgerald7528
    @liamfitzgerald7528 ปีที่แล้ว

    I asked this of Joe last week and he wasn't sure. This episode seems more related so I will ask again.
    Does anyone make a mic pre/channel strip that has a transformer driven gain driver, eq, compression and interface? Seems like it would exist. The analog pieces from a console that flow straight into your computer via an internal interface. Something like the SSL SiX but with an a/d converter and usb/firewire output

    • @legacyShredder1
      @legacyShredder1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't think of any that have all of those. The Neve 1073 SPX and DPX have addon cards so you can use them as your interface or I/O, however they lack compression. The Neve OPX has 8 channels of preamps and an interface addon card, but it lacks EQ and compression. Heritage Audio have a Neve style channel strip with the diode bridge compressor, but it lacks the interface.

    • @fredtimothy940
      @fredtimothy940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Neve 8801 with ADC add on card

    • @legacyShredder1
      @legacyShredder1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fredtimothy940 That totally slipped by my brain. It has a comprehensive compressor section. I own one, but I don't use the addon card.

    • @liamfitzgerald7528
      @liamfitzgerald7528 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember this thread if SSL introduces something like this at NAMM next year. We'll know they're keeping an eye on Warren

    • @legacyShredder1
      @legacyShredder1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@liamfitzgerald7528 You're the one who asked the question, so I'll pose this to you: Would the Cranborne 500R8 meet the requirements of your question, provided it had a 500 series preamp, EQ, and compressor in it?

  • @Jack_Sparrow_1
    @Jack_Sparrow_1 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Producelikeapro Hi, Warren. I need a bit of help.
    1 - Is there such a thing as a non Hi-Z instrument input on a sound card? In the description of the Focusrite Red 16 Line, Thomann Germany states only "2 instruments inputs". However, the description of the Focusrite Red 8 Line says 2 Hi-Z Instruments inputs.
    Are the instrument inputs on the 2 sound interfaces identical and that was just a loose description, or are the inputs on the 8 channel a.i. different from the 16-channels one?
    2 - Are there preamps for line level or i strument level? We learn that mic level is too low and that's why it needs preamplification to get to the line level. But preamp for line and instrument levels? What do they bring?
    Will my synths line output or my guitar benefit from getting them through a good preamp?
    If your answer would be to long, could you please make a short video on explaining why this is true (if it is true). This topic (what makes a good preamp go well on a line/instrument level) is not so much talked about.
    Or the preamp has line level and instrument level inputs just for convenience and the preamp disconnects automatically when a line/instrument level is detected?
    Thanks!

  • @SDA-Sound
    @SDA-Sound 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TG2 or redd 47?