Preamp Recommendation

[zultimatez]

I know we're all bass players and that's what we mostly record, but i'm sure there's several of us that record other instruments and vocals. So what i'm looking for is a reccomendation for a vocal preamp, $500 or less, and i'm looking for it to add warmth/color. I'm not looking for a clear/transparent preamp like the grace for example. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[projectMalamute]

The Groove Tubes Brick is pretty cool.

Maybe the Neve clone kits from 7th Circle Audio.

 

[anderbass]

I think my G/T Bricks are pretty cool too but both of mine seem to be fairly clean and uncolored .
Out of my outboard mic pre's, I definitely consider my Joe Meek TwinQ the most colored. Mines a very nice two channel pre that seems to work well with most all sources, but its way beond your budget. I believe they offer a single channel equivalent that might just be what your seeking.

 

[Nick Kay]

I'm a big fan of the medium-end ART gear. The Tube MP is a flaming turd, but the MPA Gold is a solid pre with some nice colour.

 

[lambro]

UA 610 solo should do the trick

 

[1954bassman]

I have an ART Pro Channel (tube)

I like it ok

There are probably a million better ones out there.

I think I gave about $200 new

 

[zultimatez]

UA 610 solo should do the trick

I was looking at those, do you know what the difference between that and the 110 is?

 

[projectMalamute]

I was looking at those, do you know what the difference between that and the 110 is?

610 is tube

110 is FET

I have not actually spent much time with either.