Hi,

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Thanks,
Dan

In article , Dan wrote:

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

I think it is.

If you want cheaper, consider the Shure FP33. Do not consider the Shure
FP32.

Cooper may also make something, but I doubt it will be cheaper.

Rolls makes a field mixer also, but I personally would not recommend it.
--scott


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In article , Dan wrote:

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

I think it is.

If you want cheaper, consider the Shure FP33. Do not consider the Shure
FP32.

Cooper may also make something, but I doubt it will be cheaper.

Rolls makes a field mixer also, but I personally would not recommend it.
--scott


--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

"Scott Dorsey" wrote in message...

Cooper may also make something, but I doubt it will be cheaper.



Cooper indeed does (did?) make a 2 channel preamp. It is pretty
full-featured including 12v powering or with a series of 9v batteries,
T-power, M-S matrix... Thing is built like a tank, too... It was always
pretty expensive, though. Cost well over $1500 for the 2 channel box...

--Ben

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Los Angeles, CA
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"Scott Dorsey" wrote in message...

Cooper may also make something, but I doubt it will be cheaper.



Cooper indeed does (did?) make a 2 channel preamp. It is pretty
full-featured including 12v powering or with a series of 9v batteries,
T-power, M-S matrix... Thing is built like a tank, too... It was always
pretty expensive, though. Cost well over $1500 for the 2 channel box...

--Ben

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Fifth Circle Audio
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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In article writes:

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet?

If you can get that and not bust your budget, then you're looking in
the right place. It's a serious field production unit that does
everything you want. Mobile, rugged, real connectors, phantom
powering, and decent battery life are a lot to ask of a basement
studio cheapie, which is why there are companies like Sound Deveices.



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In article writes:

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet?

If you can get that and not bust your budget, then you're looking in
the right place. It's a serious field production unit that does
everything you want. Mobile, rugged, real connectors, phantom
powering, and decent battery life are a lot to ask of a basement
studio cheapie, which is why there are companies like Sound Deveices.



--
I'm really Mike Rivers )
However, until the spam goes away or Hell freezes over,
lots of IP addresses are blocked from this system. If
you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring
and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo

Mixer/Preamp for 2 XLR Condenser Mics

Group: rec.audio.pro Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2004, 12:17pm From:
(Scott=A0Dorsey)
In article , Dan wrote:
I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.
I think it is.

If you want cheaper, consider the Shure FP33. Do not consider the Shure
FP32.

Street price for the FP-33 is around $1300-vs-$675 for the Mix-Pre.
Sonically the mix-pre is light years ahead of the FP-33. Get the Mix-Pre
you won't regret it.

Eric

Mixer/Preamp for 2 XLR Condenser Mics

Group: rec.audio.pro Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2004, 12:17pm From:
(Scott=A0Dorsey)
In article , Dan wrote:
I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.
I think it is.

If you want cheaper, consider the Shure FP33. Do not consider the Shure
FP32.

Street price for the FP-33 is around $1300-vs-$675 for the Mix-Pre.
Sonically the mix-pre is light years ahead of the FP-33. Get the Mix-Pre
you won't regret it.

Eric

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:41:04 -0500, Dan wrote
(in article ):

Hi,

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Thanks,
Dan

Yes. MixPre.

Ty Ford



-- Ty Ford's equipment reviews, audio samples, rates and other audiocentric
stuff are at www.tyford.com

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:41:04 -0500, Dan wrote
(in article ):

Hi,

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Thanks,
Dan

Yes. MixPre.

Ty Ford



-- Ty Ford's equipment reviews, audio samples, rates and other audiocentric
stuff are at www.tyford.com

Dan wrote:

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Have a look at our Mic2496 -- it would seem to fit your need.

http://www.core-sound.com/Mic2496.html

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Len Moskowitz PDAudio, Binaural Mics, Cables, DPA, M-Audio
Core Sound http://www.stealthmicrophones.com
Teaneck, New Jersey USA http://www.core-sound.com
Tel: 201-801-0812, FAX: 201-801-0912