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- noun Plural form of
preamp .
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Each desktop recording interface features newly designed dbx® microphone preamps on all analog inputs.
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The preamps are driven by a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide superior recordings across a wide dynamic range.
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It works just great and obviates the need for any mic preamps or other cumbersome gear.
Archive 2007-02-01 Clive Shepherd 2007
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I do that since some time now, and the sound is great (using it with my iriver ifp 380 which lacks storage space though) and my preamps become ever smaller.
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It works just great and obviates the need for any mic preamps or other cumbersome gear.
Audio quality does matter Clive Shepherd 2007
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So, I am panicking - soon Sony will let go of their MD:s with their magnificent mic preamps and what should I replace them with?
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Not only does this have mic preamps but XLR inputs with phantom power.
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One person suggested the Fostex MR8, which has good specs - uncompressed wav recording, 16/44 recording, powered by AA batteries, XLR ins and mic preamps - all for $250.
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Behringer just announced a new firewire interface. $99, metal box, tiny, looks quite nice, 1/4 inch line-level stereo ins and outs, no preamps, headphone socket with volume knob, 24/96 recording, comes with freebie version of Ableton Live.
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The hissy preamps makes this unit useless for professional radio.
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