MOTM

I love my MOTU 24i although someday I'd like to upgrade to 2 1296's.
Definitely an inexpensive way to get 24 analog channels into your
computer.

improv@... wrote:

> From: improv@...
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> >From: kpeek1@...
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> >I have read a lot about using certain preamps and compressors to
> >record all types of mics and instruments.
> >Such as the NEVE 1272, API 512, UREI 1176, etc.
> >I was wondering what is the best for a semi-dark, clean,
> >sound that replicates MOTM sounds well.
> >I have no clue if you even should use a preamp with
> >a synth.
> >I am using a small Mackie 1202 board to a MAC G3 AV model using the
> >RCAs out of the stock G3 audio card.
> >Any ideas for the best solution is greatly
> >appreciated. Thanks!
> >
> It sounds to me like the weakest point on you current system is using
> the
> stock Mac audio inputs. They sound OK, but a dedicated sound card will
>
> probably sound much better. I use a now-antiquated Korg 1212i/o, which
>
> sounds great and integrates perfectly with the recording software I
> use
> (Deck 2.6, Logic Audio, Peak). There are other great cards out there,
> like
> the MOTU 2408, the Digidesign Digi001, and (which actually looks
> pretty
> interesting to me) the Tom Oberheim designed SeaSound Solo, which
> integrates mic preamps and a monitor mixer. For much less than the
> price of
> a single channel of NEVE, you'll make a major improvement in your
> recordings.
>
> You don't have to use a preamp with the MOTM, in fact, it has such a
> hot
> signal, it usually needs to be DE-amped! Your 1202 will work fine as a
>
> basic pre-amp for the MOTM. If you are looking for a more colored
> sound,
> here is the signal chain I often use for recording synths. First, I
> plug
> the synth into an ART Dual MP tube preamp. ART usually makes pretty
> crummy
> gear, but I'm really pleased with the tube MP series of preamps. They
> have
> a warmth and clarity that the Mackie pre's lack, it doesn't sound
> particularly "Tubey", it's just a very good sounding cheap preamp.
> I've
> seen the single channel version for $99 in catalogs, which is a steal.
> From
> the MP, I plug into a compressor, either an FMR RNC if I want clean
> compression, or a Joe Meek SC2 if I want a more aggressive, colored
> compression. From there into an ancient Symetrix parametric EQ that I
> really REALLY like, it's not a clean EQ by any means, but adds an
> edge.
> Sometims I'll also patch a DBX subharmonic synth inline. The final
> stop is
> a Frontier Designs multichannel A/D converter. All this gear is
> actually
> pretty low-mid end, but sounds pretty damned good.
>
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