I'm working on what I'm hoping will be a good demo recording of my double bass. I've been fooling around with a lot of gear and am beginning to come to the conclusion that a good microphone preamp will give me that final professional touch I am looking for (otherwise stated as good sound stage, detail, woody warmth, and presence).
First, I am recording direct to hard disk using Pro Tools.
For microphones I am down to: Audix cx111 studio large condenser mic and the AMT bass mic (condenser). I tried my Realist pickup but that just didn't cut if for recording)
I have experimented with various mic preamps such as those that are onboard some gear I alread own such as my Mackie mixer, the computer's D/A, other small D/As, an Aguilar direct box, an Aguilar DB680 preamp, even the usual list of bass specific Direct Boxes we all have tried. Now, I want to look into a good professional preamp such as the Millenium mic preamp or the Avalon mic preamps (they make tube and FET models).
I have heard alot about these pieces of equipment but would like to hear from a double bassist who has experimented with making his/her own recording using this type of similar gear. These are expensive pieces ($2000 +/-) and I want to be sure I have good advise before I spring for some good money. Of course all of the stores that sell these items say "bring your bass in and try it in the store" but it just isn't practical to bring in the bass, my microphone, and a laptop and all the associated extra boxes. Wouldn't it be nice if the store would say "here's the Avalon and the Millenium, take them home for a couple of weeks and let us know....."
any help is appreciated.
Thanks
First, I am recording direct to hard disk using Pro Tools.
For microphones I am down to: Audix cx111 studio large condenser mic and the AMT bass mic (condenser). I tried my Realist pickup but that just didn't cut if for recording)
I have experimented with various mic preamps such as those that are onboard some gear I alread own such as my Mackie mixer, the computer's D/A, other small D/As, an Aguilar direct box, an Aguilar DB680 preamp, even the usual list of bass specific Direct Boxes we all have tried. Now, I want to look into a good professional preamp such as the Millenium mic preamp or the Avalon mic preamps (they make tube and FET models).
I have heard alot about these pieces of equipment but would like to hear from a double bassist who has experimented with making his/her own recording using this type of similar gear. These are expensive pieces ($2000 +/-) and I want to be sure I have good advise before I spring for some good money. Of course all of the stores that sell these items say "bring your bass in and try it in the store" but it just isn't practical to bring in the bass, my microphone, and a laptop and all the associated extra boxes. Wouldn't it be nice if the store would say "here's the Avalon and the Millenium, take them home for a couple of weeks and let us know....."
any help is appreciated.
Thanks
