Processor Preamp
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 BK Reference 30 A V Preamp Processor  US $175.00
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 Lexicon MC 12 V311 Reference Surround Processor Preamp US $1,500.00
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 ART SGX NIGHTBASS STUDIO EDITION BASS TUBE PREAMP PROCESSOR US $149.99
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 Rane CP64S Commercial Processor Preamplifier US $759.00
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 Rotel RSP 1066 surround preamp processor 9 outof 10 US $500.00
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 DBX 286A Mic Preamp Processor Microphone Mic 286 A US $184.99
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One of the first pieces of equipment you'll need to record music on your computer is an audio/digital (A/D) interface. The A/D Recording Interface converts audio (analog) signals from your microphone or other sound source into digital data that your computer can record and process. A first time recordist may find the array of available interfaces bewildering, so let's cut through the confusion. Just ask yourself a few simple questions and you'll quickly whittle down the options.
1) What kind of computer to you use: Mac or PC? Eliminate first those interfaces which cannot connect to your computer or are not supported by your software.
2) How does the Interface connect to your computer? Three types of connections are common: USB, Firewire, or an expansion card which goes inside your computer and plugs into the motherboard. What connections do you have available on your computer now? Are you willing to install a Firewire card? While Firewire is faster, USB 2.0 is more common and will also work very well. (On the other hand, USB 1.1 is much more limited.) And if you're considering an expansion card, make sure your computer has an open slot of the correct type.
3) How many inputs will you be recording at once? I suggest you list them out. Also pay attention to what type of inputs you will need. For example, most microphones will use XLR inputs, many instruments like keyboards and guitars use ¼" inputs, and don't forget MIDI if you'll be using it.
4) Will you be mixing multiple inputs, or will you consider expanding? For example, will you be recording a full band? If so, it's worthwhile to at least consider a control surface or a mixer with built in interface.
5) What signal quality do you want or need? Even without understanding all the audio specifications, you can sort through a lot of them just by knowing that Audio CDs use 16-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 44.1 KHz. Higher resolution and sampling rates produce cleaner sound; that's good if you need it! On the other hand, higher resolution and sampling rates also produce way more data - which can quickly overwhelm your computer processor and takes up huge amounts of disk space. Your job is to strike a balance which meets your own needs.
6) Does the interface you're considering provide outputs for your monitor speakers and/or headphones? This isn't essential. You can plug both into your computer. Right? Well, depending out your equipment, you may find yourself playing a note on your guitar and then hearing that note coming through your speakers or headphones a fraction of a second later. (That annoying fraction of a second of delay between signal input and output is referred to as latency.) So, if your interface offers a headphone output with zero latency, that can be a huge help for overdubbing tracks!
7) What other features are you looking for? Think about it. Do you need microphone preamps? What about reverb or other effects? Again, these are not essential features. You may have separate preamps or effect processors, or you may use a plug-in to provide effects within your computer. On the other hand, an onboard preamp may be just the ticket to simplify your gear and improve your signal.
Now it's time to work through the questions, determine your own personal needs, and find an interface which will work for you. My advice? Don't overanalyze. Jump in, and enjoy the journey. Happy recording!
David Hagstrom writes for [http://www.EasyMusicRecording.com], a site dedicated to making it both easy and affordable for you to experience the satisfaction of recording music at home. EasyMusicRecording.com offers quality home music recording equipment, software, and instruction at entry-level prices. They also offer a free monthly newsletter with recording advice, product reviews, and special offers.
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Used Dod Fx7 Processor/Preamp $499.99 In Store Used USED DOD FX7 PROCESSOR/PREAMP |
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ART Tube MP Professional Mic Preamp/Processor $43.68 ART Tube MP Professional Mic Preamp/Processor |
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Art Tube Mp Professional Mic Preamp/Processor $43.68 ART Tube MP Professional Mic Preamp/Processor |
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Used Digitech Gsp7 Guitar Processor / Preamp $129.99 In Store Used USED DIGITECH GSP7 GUITAR PROCESSOR\PREAMP |
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Used Art Tube Mp Professional Mic Preamp/Processor $36.75 The ART Tube MP Professional Mic Preamp/Processor is a 12AX7-based mic preamp that provides high-quality sound and smooth response. You get 70dB of gain while maintaining a low noise floor suitable for digital. Features 1/4" balanced and XLR balanced inputs, 1/4" TRS and XLR balanced outputs, input and output level controls, a phantom power switch, "soft" power up and down, and more. 12AX7 tube-based mic preamp for quality sound70dB of gain while maintaining a low noise floor suitable for digital1/4" balanced and XLR balanced inputs1/4" TRS and XLR balanced outputs, input and output level controlsPhantom power switch"Soft" power up and down |
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BBE BMAX SOLID STATE BASS PREAMP $299.99 The BMAX is a bass preamp/processor with the warmth and dynamic range usually found in all-tube designs and delivers the punch and clarity of the best tube preamplifiers. At the heart of the BMAX is a class A/B front-end, the input of which emulates the loading effect that the input of classic-design tube preamp would present to the bass pickups, and one of the key aspects in the warmth and punch of tube preamps. The DI section is pure and clean with electronically balanced output. Height: 6 Width: 0 Weight: 3 |
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VocoPro DA-5800RX Karaoke Preamp with Reverb $253.89 The secret to truly professional-sounding vocals are DSP effects. With the DA-5800RX Karaoke Preamp from VocoPro, you can take your singing to the next level. It has a 24-bit, high-speed DSP digital chip with a 48KHz sampling rate and 55 internal effects, including several Hall, Delay, and Reverb, and Reverb + Echo styles, as well as Echo, Tremolo, Exciter, and more. Each of these effects has LPF adjustment for added control and customization for the voice. Some other features that help you optimize your sound are a Vocal tonal enhancer as well as the Sonic Enchancer. This 1 RU rackmountable preamp gives you tons of control, including microphone EQ controls for Bass, Mid level, Mid frequency, and Treble levels; individual master controls for Mic, Effects, and Music volume; Master input and output volume control; Subwoofer volume and frequency controls; and Low-Pass Filter control. The DA-5800RX processor also has and abundance of I/O, with 3 switchable L/R stereo inputs for DVD (RCA), AUX (RCA) and VOD (XLR); 3 microphone inputs (1/4"); 3 video inputs (RCA) for DVD, AUX, and VOD channels; 1 video output (RCA); unbalanced L/R XLR output and balanced L/R RCA audio pre-out; low output (RCA) for subwoofer; and center output (RCA) for vocal-only, with volume control. While there's no guarantee everyone singing will have the best voice, all of the VocoPro DA-5800RX Preamp's versatile features will help ensure the best performance possible. |
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Processor $9.49 Processor |
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ART Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp $429 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels. |
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ART Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp 889406661851 $214.5 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels. |
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Used Art Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp $390.39 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.Ideal input solution for any recording applicationTube microphone preamplifier with selectable plate voltage and variable Input impedanceExceptional warmth and definition from proven ART tube preamp designSmooth musical-sounding dynamics control including Compressor, Expander, De-Esser, GatePowerful parametric EQ selectable pre- or post-compressor in signal pathFlexible digital connectivity including ADAT Lite-pipe, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLink digital outputUSB direct-connect to computer or laptop |
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Art Voice Channel Tube Mic Preamp $429 The ART VoiceChannel is the answer to your recording and computer audio interface needs. Built to provide the ideal all-in-one input solution for analog or digital recording, the ART VoiceChannel is a true second-generation discrete Class-A microphone preamp capable of providing clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. An integrated fully variable powerful dynamics processor subtly controls transients and noise of the most demanding sources while the VoiceChannel's semi-parametric EQ offers wide tunability. For added versatility the EQ can be patched before or after the dynamics processor while separate insertion jacks allow you quick quiet in-line connectivity to external signal processing gear immediately after the mic pre-amp, before the EQ and dynamics processor in the signal path. Another insert patch point exists just before the A/D converters. Choose between a wide range of outputs including balanced analog output, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and USB. Both analog and digital meters provide a detailed indication of audio levels.Ideal input solution for any recording applicationTube microphone preamplifier with selectable plate voltage and variable Input impedanceExceptional warmth and definition from proven ART tube preamp designSmooth musical-sounding dynamics control including Compressor, Expander, De-Esser, GatePowerful parametric EQ selectable pre- or post-compressor in signal pathFlexible digital connectivity including ADAT Lite-pipe, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLink digital outputUSB direct-connect to computer or laptop |
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Used Vocopro Da-5800Rx Karaoke Preamp With Reverb $253.89 The secret to truly professional-sounding vocals are DSP effects. With the DA-5800RX Karaoke Preamp from VocoPro, you can take your singing to the next level. It has a 24-bit, high-speed DSP digital chip with a 48KHz sampling rate and 55 internal effects, including several Hall, Delay, and Reverb, and Reverb + Echo styles, as well as Echo, Tremolo, Exciter, and more. Each of these effects has LPF adjustment for added control and customization for the voice. Some other features that help you optimize your sound are a Vocal tonal enhancer as well as the Sonic Enchancer. This 1 RU rackmountable preamp gives you tons of control, including microphone EQ controls for Bass, Mid level, Mid frequency, and Treble levels; individual master controls for Mic, Effects, and Music volume; Master input and output volume control; Subwoofer volume and frequency controls; and Low-Pass Filter control. The DA-5800RX processor also has and abundance of I/O, with 3 switchable L/R stereo inputs for DVD (RCA), AUX (RCA) and VOD (XLR); 3 microphone inputs (1/4"); 3 video inputs (RCA) for DVD, AUX, and VOD channels; 1 video output (RCA); unbalanced L/R XLR output and balanced L/R RCA audio pre-out; low output (RCA) for subwoofer; and center output (RCA) for vocal-only, with volume control. While there's no guarantee everyone singing will have the best voice, all of the VocoPro DA-5800RX Preamp's versatile features will help ensure the best performance possible.24-bit high-speed DSP digital chip 48KHz sampling rate 55 internal effects each with LPF adjustment for added control and customization Vocal tonal enhancer for optimal vocal quality Sonic Enhancer improves the music quality 17-Step Digital Key Control 115/230V switchable for world-wide use Full-function remote control Rackmountable, requiring only 1RU of rackspace Controls Master microphone EQ controls for Bass level, Mid level, Mid Frequency and Treble level Low Pass Filter (LPF) control Master music Balance control and bass/treble EQ controls Individual master controls for Mic, Effects, and Music volume Master input volume control Master output volume control Subwoofer Volume and Frequency controls Connections 3 switchable L/R stereo inputs for DVD (RCA), AUX (RCA) and VOD (XLR) 3 microphone inputs (1/4"), each with individual volume controls 3 video inputs (RCA) for DVD, AUX, and VOD channels 1 video output (RCA) Unbalanced L/R XLR output and Balanced L/R RCA audio pre-out Low output (RCA) for subwoofer Center output (RCA) for vocal-only, with volume control Effect list: Hall (5) Delay (24) Reverb (7) Rever + Echo (16) Chorus + Delay Chorus + Reverb Echo Tremolo Exciter |
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Phonic A6400 Microphone Preamp $162.89 Phonic A6400 Microphone Preamp |
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Nady PRA-8 Mic Preamp $109.99 Nady PRA-8 Mic Preamp |
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RME QuadMic Preamp $649 RME QuadMic Preamp |
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ISP Technologies Theta Preamp $890.01 ISP Technologies Theta Preamp |
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Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Tube $19.99 Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Tube |
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BBE FJB-200X Phono Preamp $49.99 BBE FJB-200X Phono Preamp |
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PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp $71.89 PreSonus TubePRE Microphone Preamp |
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Sovtek 12AX7WC Preamp Tube $16.99 Sovtek 12AX7WC Preamp Tube |
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Fishman Powerchip Preamp $89.95 Fishman Powerchip Preamp |
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Sovtek 12AX7WA Preamp Tube $9.99 Sovtek 12AX7WA Preamp Tube |
