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In article .com writes:
I was thinking of getting a really good preamp/d-a converter that might
have the option of P48. I don't think I'll be using a NJB3 for ever
but I think that the preamp might last me longer. Along with the mic,
isn't that the component that would make a significant difference?
I've seen the apogee minime and grace v3 they look interesting but are
a little too expensive for my almost everyday use (and therefore a
problem in ease of use and portability)
I feel your pain. I've been using a Jukebox 3 ever since my portable
DAT crapped out and I've been looking for a suitable input chain for
over two years now. There are plenty of possibilites but I've been
able to find a good reason (from money to haywiredness) not to buy
anything. I take a hit on the portability and use a small Mackie mixer
into the line input and pray that the mini plug won't fall out during
the recording session.
Sure, preamps are important, but for what you're doing you don't need
to spend a fortune on one (and you can). I liked the idea of the Core
Sound preamp, and it does have a digital output that can go into the
Jukebox (and it indeed doesn't sound bad truncated to 16 bits) but I
had ergonomic issues with it. It just wasn't convenient and
comfortable enough. I really want a recorder with built in mic preamps
and XLR inputs and phantom power, that's all in one unit. There are
some possibilities for that but nothing that's made me jump for my
wallet yet.
I think you're going to have to settle for a "setup" for a while.
Portable recorders are here, but they're not complete yet. Fostex,
Marantz, and Sound Devices are close, and if I decide that I can
tolerate more than I want, there's a new one from Edirol that looks
promising. Until then I'm keeping my fingers crossed and slinging
another bag over my shoulder.
Are you looking for a single stereo mic, or do you want the
flexibility (and bother) of two individual mics?
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