Hey everyone!
Looking for some recommendations. I have an Akai MPC Live that has balanced 1/4" TRS inputs, but I need to be able to record through an XLR mic that requires 48v. I'd also like the option of using a standard dynamic mic with a TRS plug. I'm trying to avoid picking up something expensive - I already own an RME Babyface Pro and have a laptop, but I'd like to leave all that behind while I travel and just bring my MPC Live and a couple of mics.
Can anyone recommend an affordable, portable mic preamp that has 48v power and 1/4" TRS outputs?
Any recommendations?
Considering something like an ART Tube MP, but was hoping for something smaller (and I just need 1 XLR input):
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... one-preamp
Need recommendations: XLR/phantom power/TRS to TRS input
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Well crap. Looks like I'm in this alone. ART Tube MP or the ART USB Dual Pre. Will likely go with one of these. I figure I can run this off of my MPC Live's USB port:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... eamplifier
Or go the wall wart route:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... one-preamp
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... eamplifier
Or go the wall wart route:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... one-preamp
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Missed your request the first time.
I have two, both now discontinued but must have been replaced by newer versions:
DBX MiniPre https://dbxpro.com/en/products/minipre
Behringer MIC200 https://www.studiospares.com/Studio-Gea ... 370450.htm
(New version might be MIC500)
These are both tube mic preamps, powered with a wall wart. The Behringer one has a selector switch for different preamp models.
I have two, both now discontinued but must have been replaced by newer versions:
DBX MiniPre https://dbxpro.com/en/products/minipre
Behringer MIC200 https://www.studiospares.com/Studio-Gea ... 370450.htm
(New version might be MIC500)
These are both tube mic preamps, powered with a wall wart. The Behringer one has a selector switch for different preamp models.
For dynamic microphones, the quick down and dirty solution is a line transformers such as this classic from Shure:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... ching.html
They are typically less than $20 USD, and also work for running a dynamic mic into guitar pedals.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... ching.html
They are typically less than $20 USD, and also work for running a dynamic mic into guitar pedals.
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Thanks for that - might be a great option for my dynamic at least. But.. after some thought.. I think I also want a phantom powered condenser option, so an "all-in-one" might be my best bet.selig wrote: ↑19 Jul 2019For dynamic microphones, the quick down and dirty solution is a line transformers such as this classic from Shure:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... ching.html
They are typically less than $20 USD, and also work for running a dynamic mic into guitar pedals.
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