ART Tube MP Studio V3 vs. Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC200

bbe · #1 01-22-2007, 04:12 PM

Im debating on whether or not to get the ART Tube MP Studio V3 preamp or the Behringer Tube Ultragain MIC200 preamp to use for recording. Has anyone here had any expirience with either of these?

vanselus · #2 01-23-2007, 12:09 PM

I have both of them on loan right now. They're both surprisingly good boxes for the price, but very different sounds. What are you going for?

bbe · #3 01-23-2007, 04:24 PM

im jsut looking for a cheap preamp that will enhance what i record a little bit. how do the two differ?

vanselus · #4 01-23-2007, 04:41 PM

They would both work for your needs. The ART is thicker and fatter with less note definition and not quite as even. Very tubey though. The Behringer is less tubey, less bassy, but much more defined and even, with more midrange punch but it's a little harsher than the ART.

Hope that helps...

vanselus · #5 01-23-2007, 04:42 PM

Also, are you recording just bass or other instruments too?

bbe · #6 01-23-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vanselus

Also, are you recording just bass or other instruments too?

im recording guitar, bass, vocals, and maybe saxaphone.

vanselus · #7 01-23-2007, 06:36 PM

In that case, the ART may have more of an impact that you'll notice. The Behringer honestly sounds good, but it sounds more like a regular mixer channel than a tube preamp. It's all about the sound you're going for...

bbe · #8 01-23-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vanselus

In that case, the ART may have more of an impact that you'll notice. The Behringer honestly sounds good, but it sounds more like a regular mixer channel than a tube preamp. It's all about the sound you're going for...

the art does sound like its better for what i need. thanks for your help.