Re: [linux-audio-user] mic preamp recommendations ?

On 6/7/05, Dave Phillips <dlphillips@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
> Greetings:
>
> I'd like to know what my fellow LAUyers recommend for a mic preamp for
> use with the following gear:
>
> mics:
> Shure SM58
> Yamaha MZ106s
>
> interfaces:
> M-Audio Delta 66
> PDAudioCF PCMCIA digital input card
>
> The gear is used for desktop recording, so I'd like to keep the cost
> low. Like, really low... ;)
>

I use an M-Audio Audio Buddy with my Delta 66. I got it new for $50
(on sale) at Guitar Center. I don't think you can beat it for the
price: 2 channels, balanced outs, plus hi-Z inputs (so you can use it
like as a DI, works good for bass guitar).

I also picked up a M-Audio Duo from eBay (it's discontinued). Though
marketed as a USB audio interface, it has a standalone mode where it
works as a 2 channel mic pre with A/D and S/PDIF out. Plugged into the
Delta 66 S/PDIF in, I can use all 6 channels at once (though I
haven't, yet). I think the mic pres are the same as the DMP-2; they
sound slightly nicer.

Paul
Received on Tue Jun 7 20:15:06 2005