Voiceover Technology FAQ > AUDIO HARDWARE > What's a good, inexpensive mic preamp for my microphone?
If you have a Mackie VLZ3 or Onyx preamp, you've already got some decent preamps built in. There are countless options for external preamps, but I've found a few that seem to be the best deal and most versitle. If you want the complete control of a channel strip, the best deal going is the dbx 286a. If you want all the control, plus a tube circuit and built in A/D converter, the Aphex 230 is a nice way to go. For ultra clean preamping with no bells and whistles, the Grace 101 is a super way to go. In the same price range is the Universal Audio 610, but with a tube circuit. For a great tube preamp at a reasonable price with compression and EQ that shows up often in the big studios, check out the Avalon Vt-737SP.
However, if you need portability the CEntrance MicPort Pro has a great preamp built in and plugs directly into the mic. For it's price you won't find a better sounding preamp, let alone USB interface.
Last updated on October 11, 2009 by George
