im0an Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hello everyone! So I currently own a Scarlett 2i2 interface and an Mbox 3. If I had known about external mic preamps ahead of time I wouldn't have bought the Mbox 3 (I heard that connecting an external pre would override the internal pres in the Mbox?). I have 2 questions: 1. Which do you think is a better preamp for mellifluous female R&B vocals: Golden Age Project Pre-73 Preamp MKII, Warm Audio TB12 Tonebeast Microphone Preamp, or the Summit Audio 2BA-221 Tube Mic and Line Module? I'm having a really hard time deciding and there aren't many test recordings on the internet. 2. Should I sell my Mbox 3 and use the Scarlett 2i2 with the external pre, or keep the Mbox 3 and use that with the external preamp? Maybe I should keep both just in case? The internal preamps in the Mbox 3 are good but I'm looking for something punchier, louder, and more colorful. Any help is appreciated. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Golden Age all the way! Mbox is mainly for ProTools. Not a fan of the Scarlett either. But anyway, use XLR or TRS cables to go from the Golden Age to either interface. You could A/B the interfaces to see if there's a difference when using an external pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulriot Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The TB12 ticks all your boxes. As is typical with Warm Audio gear, you get a lot of bang for your buck. But I'm biased as I use a pair of them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im0an Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks for the replies! Now I am stuck between the Golden Age and the TB12 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Take a look at the upgraded Golden Age Pre 73 DLX. Important question: what mic are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im0an Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Okay I will. And I am using the AKG C214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im0an Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hmm, I wanted the TB12 for the longest, but I think I'm leaning more towards the Golden Age now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The GAP kicks butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im0an Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 I ended up buying the tonebeast! Something inside just told me it was the right thing to do hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardustmedia Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'd like to add that another (better) mic will give way much more sound than just the preamp. Consider to buy a new mic as next. It might cost you a lot, but will make much happier than just the pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im0an Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 OH MY GOSH. This preamp is flipping amazing. I am so glad I went with it. I haven't even adjusted the tone settings / added any acoustic treatment to my room yet except a reflection filter and it sounds really thick and warm. Barely picks up any noise. Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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