500 Series recommendations
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500 Series recommendations
I'm in the market for a nice preamp setup.
Considering the 500 series route. Anyone have any suggestions?
I would want to get at least 2 preamps (to have for overheads). And I would also have to buy a chassis.
Budget is about 1500-2000. What do ya think?
Im torn between 500 series and solid state also so if you have any feedback on that it'd be appreciated. Thanks!
Considering the 500 series route. Anyone have any suggestions?
I would want to get at least 2 preamps (to have for overheads). And I would also have to buy a chassis.
Budget is about 1500-2000. What do ya think?
Im torn between 500 series and solid state also so if you have any feedback on that it'd be appreciated. Thanks!
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most of the 500 series is solid-state... maybe you meant rackmount? but there are a few tube options for 500 too. that may play into what you decide on for a 500 chassis.
I have a 500V (10 slot) and I recently bought a new 500-8B (the 8-slot lunchbox). In between I've owned the 4B (4-slot), the 6B (6-slot), an A-Designs 500HR (2-slot), and a Radial Powerstrip (3-slot). all of them worked well but as i expanded (or reduced once...) the number of modules I had, I changed around a bit.
I think the Lindell 6-slot is probably the best bang for the buck today, but read the forums as there are some known issues with some modules.
btw, I'm selling a Radial Premax (pre and EQ) really cheap here on the FS forum... get another and it would be great for OH's although my personal fav on OHs in the A-Designs P1 (but costs more).
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I have a 500V (10 slot) and I recently bought a new 500-8B (the 8-slot lunchbox). In between I've owned the 4B (4-slot), the 6B (6-slot), an A-Designs 500HR (2-slot), and a Radial Powerstrip (3-slot). all of them worked well but as i expanded (or reduced once...) the number of modules I had, I changed around a bit.
I think the Lindell 6-slot is probably the best bang for the buck today, but read the forums as there are some known issues with some modules.
btw, I'm selling a Radial Premax (pre and EQ) really cheap here on the FS forum... get another and it would be great for OH's although my personal fav on OHs in the A-Designs P1 (but costs more).
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I think if I was just getting started with preamps I'd be tempted to go with a couple of Warm Audio TB12s or TB12 500 if you want the 500 series.
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Check out the RASCAL Audio TWO-V, its $1289
its extremely versatile with regard to gain staging different tones,
http://rascalaudio.net/files/two-v_cutsheet.pdf
its extremely versatile with regard to gain staging different tones,
http://rascalaudio.net/files/two-v_cutsheet.pdf
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I love the API 512C for overheads and Neve 1272s with brighter mics. There are a number of versions of API and 1272-type preamps available in the 500 series that would be terrific for overheads and a number of other uses, as well. In fact, I used a 512C today as a mono overhead mic pre with a U87 in cardioid over the kit.
For racks, the Purple Audio Sweet Ten is pretty much unparalleled in features and stability. It's expensive, but it sounds great and allows for A TON of options.
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For racks, the Purple Audio Sweet Ten is pretty much unparalleled in features and stability. It's expensive, but it sounds great and allows for A TON of options.
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I've been a pretty big fan of the Brent Averil rack/lunchbox. 6 spaces, however the power supply is solid and can power 2 of the racks. Also, when I need to do location recording, my stuff is protected in whatever hard case rack I load them into, unlike a lunchbox that can't be mounted into a hard case.
I am a huge fan of the CAPI VP26 preamps. I have 4 of them over here, 2 of which I own, and 3 of which I built. Super rewarding project to DIY. I am planning on picking up another 2 channels of VP26 this fall, so that I own 4 of them myself, with another pair to borrow when I need them. All 4 that I've been using over the past 2 years have the "Red Dot" op-amps, however the new ones that I'm building will have the GAR 2520s for a different flavor. Everything that I have worked on since 2012 has had VP26 all over it (check out the Creepoid s/t and the Northern Arms debut).
I love the sound of APIs, and before I had the VP26 pres I was borrowing a rack of four BA 312s from a buddy. Solid preamps (had the original racked API cards with the original API 2520s), but I feel that the VP26 preamps are way more versatile, sound better IMHO, and are like 1/3 the price DIY.
There are so many sick options for 500 series right now. We're living in the golden age of affordable, great-sounding versatile gear. My advice is to try a few things, find something that you really like, and buy a pair or 4 channels of them. This way you can cover a lot of ground with a cohesive sound, but obviously have room for options.
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I am a huge fan of the CAPI VP26 preamps. I have 4 of them over here, 2 of which I own, and 3 of which I built. Super rewarding project to DIY. I am planning on picking up another 2 channels of VP26 this fall, so that I own 4 of them myself, with another pair to borrow when I need them. All 4 that I've been using over the past 2 years have the "Red Dot" op-amps, however the new ones that I'm building will have the GAR 2520s for a different flavor. Everything that I have worked on since 2012 has had VP26 all over it (check out the Creepoid s/t and the Northern Arms debut).
I love the sound of APIs, and before I had the VP26 pres I was borrowing a rack of four BA 312s from a buddy. Solid preamps (had the original racked API cards with the original API 2520s), but I feel that the VP26 preamps are way more versatile, sound better IMHO, and are like 1/3 the price DIY.
There are so many sick options for 500 series right now. We're living in the golden age of affordable, great-sounding versatile gear. My advice is to try a few things, find something that you really like, and buy a pair or 4 channels of them. This way you can cover a lot of ground with a cohesive sound, but obviously have room for options.
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