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Matt Casillas
06-08-2012, 06:08 PM
Looking for a good preamp to use, with the new mic I am getting. 20 dB of gain will not work with a SM7B. I've found some ART tube preamps which seem to be highly recommend by many people at a great low cost. What preamp do you use? Would you recommend it? Thanks!

mcphillips
06-09-2012, 09:04 AM
What mixer are you using? I've never seen a mixer with only 20dB of mic gain. Are you sure you have the trim control adjusted correctly? The SM7B works great with Mackie and Behringer mixers.

andrewzarian
06-09-2012, 10:40 AM
I would also like to know what board you are using. As far as Preamps go...The DBX 286s is the one to get.

Matt Casillas
06-21-2012, 01:46 PM
Sorry for such a late reply! Forgot I had this post up on here. I'm using a Alesis Multimix 8 USB FX.

andrewzarian
06-21-2012, 04:53 PM
and the issue you are having is that your audio is too low?

mcphillips
06-21-2012, 07:42 PM
Where did you get the number 20 dB? The preamps on most Alesis have at least 50 dB of gain.

Matt Casillas
06-22-2012, 01:50 PM
I just need a good preamp for when I get my new mic. 60 dB works best with the SM7B. On my mixer the max on the gain knob shows as 20 dB

mcphillips
06-22-2012, 03:01 PM
You appear to be convinced, so I don't know how to help you. If you must buy a preamp, take a look at the dbx 286s since it has an excellent gate. In reality, though, I'd suggest that you wait until you get all of your equipment in hand before you start buying additional equipment.

andrewzarian
06-22-2012, 03:07 PM
I really dont think you need a preamp. When you use your setup where do you set your gain ?

mcphillips
06-22-2012, 03:11 PM
I don't think he has his mics yet.

Matt Casillas
06-22-2012, 03:41 PM
For the mic I am using now not much gain is needed since it is a condenser. I will probably wait until I get it and see how the current set up works. If not I will look into the DBX. Thank you Mike and Andrew!

andrewzarian
06-25-2012, 05:58 AM
I cant see it not working. when do you plan on getting the mic??

Matt Casillas
06-25-2012, 03:06 PM
Correct. I didn't get my mics yet. I'll see how my current set up works. If not I will maybe try one of the DBX models.