Preamp Mixer
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Behringer Xenyx802 Premium 8 Input 2 Bus Mixer Mix Preamp $45.99 |
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GEMINI PS – 626 Pro Platinum Series Pre Amp Mixer $39.99 |
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Vintage 1953 Ampex 3761 Tube Mic Preamp Mixer + 5 UTC HA-100X Transformers MX-10 $1,055.00 |
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GEMINI PS-525 PRO PREAMP MIXER PLATINUM SERIES. IN EXCELENT CONDITION! $39.99 |
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1975 Print Ad TAPCO 6000 RCG Mixer Preamp Technical Audio Products Corporation $6.00 |
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Fishman Powerchip Onboard Preamp/Mixer for Powerbridge Pickups, Standard Shaft $89.95 |
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Behringer Xenyx 802 Mixer 8 Channel Input 2 Bus Mic Preamp with British EQs Beat $51.99 |
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Vintage Realistic Stereo Turntable Mixer 32 – 1100A – preamp No Power Cord $15.00 |
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STANTON SMX-201 PROFESSIONAL PREAMP MIXER NO RESERVE!!!!!!!!! $17.25 |
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Behringer Mic PreAmp & British EQ – 2 BUS MIXER -XENYX 502 Used Nice Condition $19.50 |
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BOGEN CAM MIXER/ PREAMPLIFIER $20.00 |
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Numark M2 Mixer – AS IS may not be working, preamp turntable no power cord $12.00 |
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Behringer Xenyx 802 Mixer/Preamp $20.00 |
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Vintage Tascam MX-80 8-channel mic preamp line mixer XLR rackmount $248.99 |
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STANTON M212 STEREO MIXER-PREAMP WITH 1 MIC/2 LINE/2 MAGNETIC PHONO INPUTS $39.99 |
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2 Gemini XL500II Direct drive Turntables+Gemini PMX 60 Preamp mixer+Cables! $154.50 |
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GEMINI PS-676 PRO Stereo Preamp Mixer $50.00 |
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“10 Units” BiAmp ADVANTAGE SPM412e (4 Channel – Stereo Preamp Mixer) $1,000.00 |
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Gemini PMX 1600 Stereo Preamp Mixer $59.99 |
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Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and Briti $45.00 |
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Behringer Eurodesk SX3242FX 28 Channel Mixer with 24 Xenyx Mic Preamps $599.00 |
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Vintage Bogen Model CAM 4-channel Mixer/Preamp w/rackmount $9.99 |
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D-TAR Solstice Studio Quality Dual Channel Preamp/Mixer XLR and 1/4″ In/Out NEW! $329.00 |
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NUMARK PROFESSIONAL DM925 PREAMP MIXER 2- CHANNEL (FOR PARTS) or (REPAIR) $8.99 |
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McMartin LX-50C, 5 Channel Mixer, Preamplifier, Vintage 70s Rack $395.00 |
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Numark DM3002X Preamp Mixer Pro Audio $30.85 |
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Gemini PS 626 Pro Platinum Series Pre Amp Mixer $129.00 |
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Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro 14 Channel Mic/Line Mixer w/ XDR Preamps *USED* $180.50 |
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Numark DM 1700T Mixer (Brand New) Stereo Pre-Amp Control Center $248.00 |
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Crown 14M Mixer Preamplifier Great Condition recently Pulled From Clean Rack $25.00 |
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LR Baggs iMix w/IBeam Element Preamp Mixer Pickup NEW! $229.00 |
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2 BB15+2 BB17+2 BR14 FOR MIXER KNOBS,PREAMP KNOB = 6pcs $2.50 |
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Microphone Mixer Preamp Amplifier PC Chat DVD Player Music Record 2 MIC OUTPUT $18.99 |
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TDA2530 RGB Mixer Preamplifier IC $7.88 |
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5x 2N3819 JFET N-Channel Transistor RF Amplifier/Mixer Guitar Preamp #TR71 $1.56 |
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Tascam MX-80, 8 Channel Mic & Line Preamp, Mixer, MX80, Vintage Rack $395.00 |
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BEHRINGER X1204USB PRO AUDIO DJ PA MIXER W XENYX MIC PREAMPS AND COMPRESSOR $196.99 |
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BEHRINGER X1222USB PRO AUDIO DJ PA MIXER W XENYX MIC PREAMPS AND MULTI FX $238.99 |
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Ultrasound PAMM Preamp/Mini-mixer – Great Condition $85.00 |
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BEHRINGER X1622USB PRO AUDIO DJ PA MIXER W XENYX MIC PREAMPS AND COMPRESSORS $238.99 |
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Behringer 1202FX – Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps $85.00 |
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EV ELX-1R, 4 Channel Broadcast Mic Line Mixer Preamp with Limiter, Vintage Rack $395.00 |
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Furman MM-8A 4×2 Mixer, 4 Ch Preamp Mixer, Vintage Rack $350.00 |
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Gemini PMX-1400 Professional Stereo Preamp Mixer – Very Clean! $69.97 |
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Behringer Xenyx 802 8 Input Mic Preamp Mixer $11.50 |
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JBL PRO 1970′S 5600-2B MIXER PREAMP SALES BROCHURE $15.00 |
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AC Adapter For Gemini PREAMP MIXER PMX-7 Scratch Mixer Power Supply Cord Charger $14.99 |
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1940 – 50′s Seeburg Jukebox MICROPHONE PRE-AMPLIFIER AND MIXER ” TUBE TYPE ” $160.00 |
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BIAMP ADVANTAGE SPM412E SPM 412E STEREO PREAMP MIXER w/ IR Reciever $50.00 |
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Tapco 100, Keyboard Mixer / Pre-Amp, Vintage 70s Unit $295.00 |
Home Recording Guitar – Why You Need a Mic Pre-amp
The signal that a microphone picks up is actually very low, and needs to be boosted for it to be used with your recording device. This is exactly what a microphone -preamp does; it boosts the signal to a level that is useable for recording.
Initially, you’ll probably want to use the pre-amps built into your mixer or interface, if you happen to have either, as it will save money. However, these kinds of preamps are often of a fairly low quality. Basically, with microphone preamps, you pay for sound quality. Musicians after the absolute best quality sound could well spend $3000 on a preamp. If however you are just starting out and have perhaps a budget of $1000 you could use the preamps on your mixer or your audio interface.
It’s not only budget that affects the output quality on the preamp, you must also know how correctly set levels etc. Let’s talk a little about the features you’ll find on most microphone preamps, and some tips to ensure you get the optimal sound.
Input – Set the input to high as possible providing the meters are not crossing into the red. Having the levels reaching red is introducing distortion, which is going to go through the entire signal path. Meaning that when you listen back to your recording on the computer, you’re likely to hear a lot of crackling noises. So again, push the signal as high as possible but do not let it enter the red.
Pad – This is a great feature if you are recording sounds other than guitar. For instance if you were to microphone a loud sound source like snare drum even with the input turned all the way down the levels may still be hitting red. Select this feature and it will help to tame the sound further and make it useable.
Phantom Power – This is a power source that is sent through a microphone cable to a microphone that needs it, such as a condenser microphone. It’s good to note that some fairly cheap preamps only offer +30v, and some condenser microphones may not perform to their best at this level. It’s nice to have phantom power built in to your microphone preamp otherwise you would have to get a separate phantom power source.
Number Of Preamps – This can range from one single preamp right through to eight preamps in one box. What you are recording will generally determine how many you will need. Vocals are usually recorded in mono, whilst acoustic guitars could be recorded in stereo. Perhaps you are recording an entire band and require one for each amplifier and vocalist, along with several for the drums.
High Pass Filtering – This generally means that all the highs will pass through while the lows are cut. Microphones pick up an astounding amount of bass so this is a great feature to have. Of course, this can be corrected using software, though you may as well resolve the problem at the source so you don’t have to worry about it later.
Hopefully this has given you an insight to what a microphone preamp does, and what features to look for when shopping around. Have a read through the bullet points again and compare your list of needs with the features of available on a variety of preamps. Hopefully you will be able to find a product that suits your needs.
About the Author
Richard Marples has over 15 years experience of playing and recording guitar, and also hosts a website exaplaining how you can record your guitar at home. If you enjoyed this article on Home Recording then you can get more free tips at => http://www.recordguitarathome.com
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