Recommended preamp and A/D solution for home and location recording

Aaron Koolen · March 23rd, 2004, 04:20 PM

Douglas, sure thing. I too think it would be stupid to have those TRS inputs on the front unbalanced if they're part of the Neutrik connector.

That's why I'm getting annoyed cause they don't seem to know their arse from their elbow. One person says one thing, the manual says another, the website another. I mean the manual and website say the 1/4" jacks on the front are TS which would indicate to me, unbalanced. The website and the manual list 2 different s/n ratios, etc etc. Go figure.

Aaron

Ryan Baker · July 30th, 2004, 03:03 PM

So, has it been resolved whether the TRS inputs on the front are balanced?

But, for my use, I am specifically interested in knowing whether the XLR inputs are balanced. Does a "Neutrik connector" automatically imply a balanced input?

Thank you,

Ryan

Aaron Koolen · July 30th, 2004, 05:53 PM

I gave Douglas the info, but haven't heard back yet. Hint hint ;)

Aaron

Robert Knecht Schmidt · July 30th, 2004, 10:58 PM

Since this thread is active again...

I went ahead and bought a USBPre 1.5. Just got it in today. I'll let everybody know what I think of it very soon.

Rob Easler · July 31st, 2004, 09:46 AM

Hey Spot, the link for the Firewire410 is screwed up. It has your review of the firestore instead and it says the 410 is $1995 which is the firestore price.

Ignacio Rodriguez · August 3rd, 2004, 10:45 AM

The MOTU 828mkII is a great buy. We have two of those, and Digital Performer. http://www.motu.com/

Jacques Mersereau · August 4th, 2004, 09:07 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Robert Knecht Schmidt : I'm looking for a microphone preamp and A/D solution for home recording, and if it's portable enough to use for location audio in conjunction with a laptop, all the better.>>>

There's a couple of high end units no one has yet mentioned.
Apogee miniMe and Grace Designs Lunatec.

Neither of these units is cheap, but they are both known for great sound.
The Lunatec is only AES/EBU out however and the miniMe is USB.

I wish they would add a firewire port.

K. Forman · August 4th, 2004, 09:22 AM

I'm not quite sure if this would work for you, but have you looked at the Korg D-12? I had one, and it handled almost everything... except power interruptions.
http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_...&category_id=3

March 23rd, 2004, 04:20 PM	#16
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Douglas, sure thing. I too think it would be stupid to have those TRS inputs on the front unbalanced if they're part of the Neutrik connector. That's why I'm getting annoyed cause they don't seem to know their arse from their elbow. One person says one thing, the manual says another, the website another. I mean the manual and website say the 1/4" jacks on the front are TS which would indicate to me, unbalanced. The website and the manual list 2 different s/n ratios, etc etc. Go figure. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

July 30th, 2004, 05:53 PM	#18
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	I gave Douglas the info, but haven't heard back yet. Hint hint ;) Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

July 30th, 2004, 10:58 PM	#19
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Since this thread is active again... I went ahead and bought a USBPre 1.5. Just got it in today. I'll let everybody know what I think of it very soon. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 31st, 2004, 09:46 AM	#20
Rob Easler Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 219	DSE, the 410 webpage is bad Hey Spot, the link for the Firewire410 is screwed up. It has your review of the firestore instead and it says the 410 is $1995 which is the firestore price.

August 3rd, 2004, 10:45 AM	#21
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	The MOTU 828mkII is a great buy. We have two of those, and Digital Performer. http://www.motu.com/ __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

July 30th, 2004, 03:03 PM	#17
Ryan Baker New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 24	So, has it been resolved whether the TRS inputs on the front are balanced? But, for my use, I am specifically interested in knowing whether the XLR inputs are balanced. Does a "Neutrik connector" automatically imply a balanced input? Thank you, Ryan

August 4th, 2004, 09:07 AM	#22
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	Re: Recommended preamp and A/D solution for home and location recording <<<-- Originally posted by Robert Knecht Schmidt : I'm looking for a microphone preamp and A/D solution for home recording, and if it's portable enough to use for location audio in conjunction with a laptop, all the better.>>> There's a couple of high end units no one has yet mentioned. Apogee miniMe and Grace Designs Lunatec. Neither of these units is cheap, but they are both known for great sound. The Lunatec is only AES/EBU out however and the miniMe is USB. I wish they would add a firewire port. __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

August 4th, 2004, 09:22 AM	#23
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I'm not quite sure if this would work for you, but have you looked at the Korg D-12? I had one, and it handled almost everything... except power interruptions. http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_...&category_id=3 __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us