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On Wed, 2006-09-20 at 19:14 -0700, Florin Andrei wrote:

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> To the original poster:

> The fact that you're using a SM58 and a SB Live indicates that you're on

> the cost-effective side of things. If the signal level is strong enough,

> then you don't need a preamp, nor do you need to change your sound card.

>

> On Thu, 2006-09-21 at 00:07 +0200, Carlo Capocasa wrote:

> >

> > However, since you are willing to invest in a pre-amp, you might want to

> > consider getting a sound card that is geared at pro recording, that

> > INCLUDES a pre-amp. This is the path I have chosen, full analog signal

> > chain integration (tm).

>

> Full analog signal bullsh**.

> "Pro recording" and cards with integrated mic preamps do not mix. That's

> bang-for-the-buck amateur recording, not "pro".

> 

    When you use the term "integrated" I'm not sure what you are

referring to.  I have a number of mid-range tube and solid state mic

preamps and tube compressors.  I find that the mic preamps in my

external ADC/DAC 2000 that came with my DSP 2000 C-Port are as good and,

in some cases, better than the externals.  It depends on what you are

looking for.  I don't consider preamps on external units connected to

the soundcard to be "integrated".  I'm certainly not going to spring for

anything in the Avalon price range to record my SM58 ;-)
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