[joe mama]

hi,

i have a computer based DAW (cubase SX3) and have a decent mic pre, but i am
thinking that i'd like to try to use my old Technics RSM-63's mic pre for
some dynamic mics. am i safe in assuming that all i need to do is get some
RCA to 1/4 inch cables to plug her into the inputs of my Echo mia? is three
any way i can add the tape deck to the signal path to use it in conjunction
with my other mic pre, so i can use the phantom power from the other pre? i
know all the ins and outs of this are unbalanced, but it has a nice warm
sound with an SM57.

thanks

[TimPerry]

joe mama wrote:
hi,

i have a computer based DAW (cubase SX3) and have a decent mic pre,
but i am thinking that i'd like to try to use my old Technics
RSM-63's mic pre for some dynamic mics. am i safe in assuming that
all i need to do is get some RCA to 1/4 inch cables to plug her into
the inputs of my Echo mia?

yes. the MIA works well with balanced or unbalanced line level sources.

is three any way i can add the tape deck
to the signal path to use it in conjunction with my other mic pre, so
i can use the phantom power from the other pre?

yes, but it will likely be cumbersome to interface and there may be other
pitfalls. a simpler approach would be to add a phantom power adaptor. i use
a Rolls PB23 when the need arises.

i know all the ins and outs of this are unbalanced, but it has a nice warm
sound with an
SM57.

thanks

[joe mama]

"TimPerry" wrote in message
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the inputs of my Echo mia?

yes. the MIA works well with balanced or unbalanced line level sources.

works like a charm!


is three any way i can add the tape deck
to the signal path to use it in conjunction with my other mic pre, so
i can use the phantom power from the other pre?

yes, but it will likely be cumbersome to interface and there may be other
pitfalls. a simpler approach would be to add a phantom power adaptor. i
use
a Rolls PB23 when the need arises.

thabnks for the info. i will look into a separate PP.

this actually sounds good. are there other tape decks from that era that had
decent mic pres built into them i'm wondering if i could find things that
are more economic that are still of great sonic quality. this does sound
very good with the 57. i will have to get a power adapter to try my
condensers.

[Paul Stamler]

"joe mama" wrote in message
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thabnks for the info. i will look into a separate PP.

this actually sounds good. are there other tape decks from that era that
had
decent mic pres built into them i'm wondering if i could find things
that
are more economic that are still of great sonic quality. this does sound
very good with the 57. i will have to get a power adapter to try my
condensers.

I'm guessing you'll have problems with condensers. If you get a
transformer-coupled phantom supply you'll be able to interface with the
unbalanced input of old tape deck mic pres, but a transformerless supply
will probably have problems. Also, the gains on these pres are pretty high,
and condenser mics are likely to overload them.

Peace,
Paul