Regarding mic preamp...

[blocks]

I've been recording vocals using a cheap Gemini mixer (PMX-60, my other mixer shitted on me last month) as the preamp. I've been looking at the preamp in this M-Audio bundle (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-MXL-990991-and-Audio-Buddy-Package?sku=703626).

Anyways my question was: what kind of difference should I expect and is it that much better than my current setup?

Thanks, this is an awesome site!

 

[dacalion]

blocks, it really depends on your vocal enviroment setup. The M-Audio bundle would definately be an improvement as far as quality goes because its a far better setup however, just because its a better quality doesn't really mean that it will be better for you. The M-Audio bundle has a larger frequency range than the Gemini mixer but thats a double-edged sword. A greater freq. range means that it will pick up things that your Gemini won't. So if youre recording your vocals in a controlled atmospere such as a sound booth where backgroud noises are eliminated then youre ok, if not, then I would suggest staying with the setup that you already have unless its just sounds like garbage. The Gemini's freq. ranges from 20Hz - 20kHz which is pretty good for an open enviroment such as a big room, its made to be used in a dj enviroment(alot of background noises). The M-Audio Buddys' (the pre-amp) freq. range is 5Hz - 50kHz which is good for a vocal booth type enviroment.

I personally would get the M-Audio bundle just for the price alone but depending on how you're going to use it will determine how much better it will be over your current setup.

good luck,
-dac-

 

[open mind]

I've been recording vocals using a cheap Gemini mixer (PMX-60, my other mixer shitted on me last month) as the preamp. I've been looking at the preamp in this M-Audio bundle (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-MXL-990991-and-Audio-Buddy-Package?sku=703626).

Anyways my question was: what kind of difference should I expect and is it that much better than my current setup?

Thanks, this is an awesome site!

yep u cant go wrong with the m-audio joints.

 

[blocks]

Thanks for the advice, guys.