MisterBlue wrote on Thu, 21 April 2005 18:21 |
Thanks a lot for all of your responses !
I will also admit that I have found myself using an Event EMP-1 preamp on occasion that was bundled with the Rode NTV which probably puts it into the "less than $200" category. Well, it sometimes just works. I'd be surprised if many here have used it but if you have, please share with me your experience.
MrBlue.
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I'll "own up" to owning an EMP-1--
I last used in November because I needed a pre with 1/4" outputs due to cabling constraints. Anyway it proved a usefull addition on some songs more than others.
That session was all API and the EMP-1, which is kind of funny really.
Anyway, I'd say the weakness of the EMP-1 is it's anemic lows and somewhat harsh top. Kinda sterile in a Mackie type way.
But usable, you can do a lot with mic selection/placement. The EMP-1 served me best tracking to an Otari MKIII, but I'm not tracking to tape these days.
Mine is currently on loan to a friend who's just getting started. He'll probably wind up keeping it, and that's fine by me.
I own Quad Eight, Auditronics, and Ampex pres that are superior to the EMP-1 and I don't expect to have any further use for it.
I highly recomend Brent Averill API pres-- That's what I've used API wise.
I hear the new ones with the Avedis opamp are cool but I haven't tried them.