Remedy Posted September 26, 2001 Share Posted September 26, 2001 Has anyone had any experience using the Art MPA preamp? How does it compare to Joe Meek or some of the others out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonafide Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 This message has been edited by Bonafide on 09-27-2001 at 04:30 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernest828 Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 Hey Remedy, It all depends on 2 things: 1.) Do you prefer tube or solid state or both? 2.) What`s your budget? Let me know and I`ll get back to you with an entire list. Peace, EJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 The art stuff is pretty lousey. Not bad by itself, but stack some tracks and you've definately got the 'building up of crud' syndrome going on. Lots of crunchy spitty consonents, nasty sibilence, etc. I do like it better than anything by Meek tho, that stuff is horrorshow. I haven't checked the Pro Channel, but why pay $650.00? Markertek sells em for $539.00. I suspect you'd still have that build up that makes it hard to mix happening. just my 2 cents... I've only got experience with the Dual MP. -David http://www.garageband.com/artist/MichaelangelosMuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remedy Posted October 2, 2001 Author Share Posted October 2, 2001 Hey ernest828, Thanks for the help. I usually prefer tubes; but am open for whatever sounds good. I just picked up a couple of Joe Meek VC1Q's; (figured i'd give them a spin for the ole 30 day Mars music plan). My budget is pretty descent 1500.00. Im so tired of the middle of the road stuff, but I tell ya, I am really impressed .For an all in one box everything sounds awesome. I like a real colorful pre and compressor. I really dig that dry in your face Brendin O'Brien sound . If you have any more suggestions please indulge me. Thanks Remedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeDude Posted October 2, 2001 Share Posted October 2, 2001 Give the Vintech 1274 a test drive... at $1300 for 2 channels, you might love it. Alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted October 2, 2001 Share Posted October 2, 2001 I have never used any of the ART stuff, so can't comment. I purchased the Peavey VMP-2 for $600 used (I think it's about $800 or so new) and am extremely happy with it. For a cheaper solution, the new Mackie VLZ Pro 1402 for $460 or whatever it sells for has six mic preamps, and they're really not that bad for the money, although they're not as nice as the ads make 'em sound. But then, you knew that, didn't you...? ------------------ Ken/Eleven Shadows/d i t h er/Nectar http://www.elevenshadows.com 4 music, travel, more! http://www.cdbaby.com/elevenshadows Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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