Author Topic: Mic Preamp (Read 3509 times)

TomW · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 05:12:47 PM »

I recently bought a shure sm57, which seems really quiet when plugged straight into the computer so I'm guessing I need a mic preamp. I'm poor at the moment so can anyone recommend a decent mic preamp for under £100.
Thanks

Oli · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:01:27 PM »

Art Tube Pac, tube preamp with built in compressor- does the job well, and has two 12ax7's (or maybe au7's) inside :) I got mine brand new (from the PA shop on denmark st. for £50 if i remember correctly.

sgmypod · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:46:34 PM »

how about a mixer http://www.behringer.com/UB502/index.cfm?lang=eng or http://www.dv247.com/assets/products/31557_l.jpg £39

DeanS · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:08:32 PM »

++1 on the Art tube pre-amp, sound far better than Mackie type pre-amps as found on some mixers IMHO-especially good for distorted/crunch guitar. The valve 'thickens' the signal very nicley....

sgmypod · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2007, 01:35:21 PM »

damn missed the comp/valve bit yeah they do look good the art ones

TomW · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2007, 03:05:51 PM »

Thanks for the help guys, that art tube pac looks good but i'm gonna have to go for one of the cheaper models I think as I just spent some more of my money on a Dream Theater ticket. :twisted: I'm probably gonna get this one: http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/tube-mp/67655