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patfraley
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 Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:43 am Post subject: Help with a pre-am XP compatible |
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Help, please. One of my students bought a M-Audio Mobile-Pre, and is having problems being compatible with Windows XP. They returned it. Being a MAC guy, I need a recommendation on a pre-am from 150-250 dollar that is Windows XP compatible and "clean."
Much Appreciated, Pat Fraley |
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Yoda117
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Pat,
first off, you never return my IMs... boo! 
seriously though, have the student check that they have the latest XP drivers for that device. Earlier ones were a bit buggy with XP (they want version 5.10).
Okay, $150-250 range: ART Tube MP is okay, but I've had hit or miss experience with it.
For that price range, I prefer the Edirol UA-25. It's a revamp of an old classic (UA-20) . I don't recommend it for dynamic mics, so if they're using an RE-20 or RE-27, you might have some issues.
Personal recommendation. IF they're a student and have proper ID, get an Mbox 2 or Mbox 2 pro using an educational discount. Quick way to get them into using PT (provided their computer is compatible). This is over their budget, but might be worth it
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Jeffrey Kafer
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I use the ART Tube USB preamp and have great results with it. I've heard you can upgrade the tube if you want a different sound. Works great with ASIO4ALL for optimal use with Adobe Audition. $100.
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TheVoiceOfBob
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Pat,
I"m with Jeff on this one. The ART Tube MP can be a nice little unit when the tube is swapped out for one of the long plate 12AX7s or any of the other "vintage" style tubes. Even swapping out for a Groove Tube designed like a Mullard or any of the other black plate tubes makes a world of difference. The combined price of the ART Tube MP and a well designed replacement tube stays within the given budget.
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Jowillie
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Pat, if you only are looking for a pre-amp and not the digital interface converter.....forget about changing tubes or messing around and get a Rane MSB1 for less than $150 and forgettaboutit.
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jrodriguez315
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| Jowillie wrote: | Pat, if you only are looking for a pre-amp and not the digital interface converter.....forget about changing tubes or messing around and get a Rane MSB1 for less than $150 and forgettaboutit.
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How do you plug that into your PC though?
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