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Tape op message board :: view topic - four channel preamp that's good on drums? I have a sytek, and i'm seriously seeking out a focusrite isa428, but is their any other 4 channel microphone preamps is the same price range to consider? i need something that excels on drums.... Forum: messageboard.tapeop.com - Date: tue nov 13, 2007 9:50 am

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Focusrite isa428 a/d (and instrument di) vs. rme 8 io (& - i hav to concur with what idiophone says, the 428 is a great, great unit. i am very pleased with all aspects of it. the variable impedience and balanced insert points are just amazing! i have d I don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion.... Forum: recording.org - From: bhennies - Date: sun jun 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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Focusrite isa428 a/d (and instrument di) vs. rme 8 io (& - thanks guys...what about the instrument di's? I don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion.... Forum: recording.org - From: bhennies - Date: sun jun 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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Focusrite isa428 a/d (and instrument di) vs. rme 8 io (& - i don't have the rme, i run motu pci stuff instead. nevertheless, i have the 2108 and the 428 with the digital option. the 428 is a great compliment to the 2108, and the converters blow the motu's I don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion.... Forum: recording.org - From: bhennies - Date: sun jun 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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Focusrite isa428 a/d (and instrument di) vs. rme 8 io (& - i don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion. I don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion.... Forum: recording.org - From: bhennies - Date: sun jun 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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Focusrite isa428 a/d (and instrument di) vs. rme 8 io (& - hola, this is a multi-part question (as usual). thanks for your patience. i currently have an rme/nuendo 8 i/o interface (48khz) going into a 002rack. i also use a universal audio 2108 pre I don't have hands-on experience with either unit, but based on my research, the 428 should be head and shoulders better than the rme for both pres and conversion.... Forum: recording.org - From: bhennies - Date: sun jun 06, 2004 9:26 pm

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Difference between cheap capsule and expensive capsule I'm a home studio guy... The budget variety of home studio guy. I remember how excited i was to get my digi002r, then my focusrite isa428 (certainly not considered a low end piece). when i got my adk hamburg (first edition)... Forum: www.adkmic.com - From: tenchijin2 - Date: thu feb 19, 2009 3:18 pm

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Sebatron or ua-6176... - moving closer to purchase, seriously looking at the ua6176. i do gospel, urban, hip-hop, rap, etc. i currently have a focusrite isa428 as my frontend. looking at the ua to augment the isa (offer color options). i've heard it and l I have both and find them to be similar in color. Both have there advantages, but i don't think i would say one is better than the other. Just a little different. The big difference is haveing the 1176 on... Forum: recording.org - From: amg1 - Date: tue apr 27, 2004 12:16 pm

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - so...still more opinions. all of ya'll have very thoughtful responses. i really appreciate it. hopefully it'll help others in my position to make decisions best for them. i'm gettin' the 428. when the Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - i have the 428 with the adc card. i also have four channels of sebatron going into the adc card. the 428's adc card is running into the adat port on my motu 828mkll (a great interface for mac, with four ze Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - [quote:55f059b375]do know, though that it doesn't sound good at all when pushed hard. the distortion is not pleasant at all. [/quote:55f059b375] agreed. and i'm glad to hear someone else say this too, Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Studio upgrades... - i've finally narrowed my selections. i'm looking at either the ua 6176 or the millenia origin stt1 to add to my focusrite isa428. i do gospel, hip-hop, rap and r&b. also the soundelux ifet7 was recommended to me in addition to my curr I'd say go with the ua and the 2 mic's. Options are great, you don't want to be stuck with one mic and have it not work for you. The ua also will add some color when the millenia is... Forum: recording.org - From: amg1 - Date: fri apr 09, 2004 12:44 pm

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - i have had a couple of problems with my isa 428's. the sound is good (and frankly, i think very many of these sonic differences between preamps are just a product of the mind - knowing how few people ac Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite mh-442 - hi, i'm looking for a focusrite mh-442 (digital expansion card for the isa428). had one lined up but it fell through and now i can't seem to find any dealers that have them in stock. i need this by friday jan 14 2005. if anybody coul Try soundpure at www.Soundpure.Com. I just bought one from them. Good people. Ask for either todd or doug.... Forum: recording.org - From: soundpunk - Date: mon jan 10, 2005 9:31 pm

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - the 428 is a great sounding mic pre, period. that being said, you asked about it being a good choice on drums. ''warning: subjective stuff ahead'' i'm not a huge fan of the 428 on shells (kick/sna Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Re: pre-amps with character or personality. - [quote:07455b3e85=''doublehelix''] i recently bought a focusrite isa428. this unit is certainly a mid-priced mic pre (~$400-$450 per channel), and is a perfect example of what you describe. focusrite has a There are many respected pres in the $1,000 range: john hardy, great river, speck, sebatron, a-designs, vintech, apogee, sytek, just to name some.... Forum: recording.org - From: dabmeister music - Date: thu mar 18, 2004 1:41 pm

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - that's good to know, but i suspect you may have a defective one: mine is ok with the 48v, never had any issues of solw ramp up or down, or sudden turn on. how do you like the ad option? i'm about to get Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - i've used mine every day for over a year, and i really like it, save for one thing. sometimes, the phantom power acts up. you'll put the +48v on a channel, and it won't register. it takes two minutes or so Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - guys not to start any kind of argument, but how can you call the pres in the 482 ''prosumer'', or ''budget'' or ''workable''? i got mine last month, and i've tracked several gigs with it. i'm impress Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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Focusrite isa428, american muscial supply, ect. - thanks, frob. i'll try that. :) Personally, i think the isa 428 is a fine device. the sound is good and tight, the features are plentiful. i don't think it's up there with the likes of hardy's stuff, etc. But for the dough, it's... Forum: recording.org - From: migrantrecords - Date: fri jul 01, 2005 11:30 am

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