Mixer/Preamp for 2 XLR Condenser Mics

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Hi,

I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Thanks,
Dan

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"Scott Dorsey" <kludge@panix.com> wrote in message...
>
> Cooper may also make something, but I doubt it will be cheaper.
>


Cooper indeed does (did?) make a 2 channel preamp. It is pretty
full-featured including 12v powering or with a series of 9v batteries,
T-power, M-S matrix... Thing is built like a tank, too... It was always
pretty expensive, though. Cost well over $1500 for the 2 channel box...

--Ben

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Benjamin Maas
Fifth Circle Audio
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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Re: Mixer/Preamp for 2 XLR Condenser Mics

Group: rec.audio.pro Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2004, 12:17pm From:
kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey)
In article <41B09720.2070105@nospam.com>, Dan <dan@nospam.com> wrote:
I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.
I think it is.

If you want cheaper, consider the Shure FP33. Do not consider the Shure
FP32.<<<<<<<<

Street price for the FP-33 is around $1300-vs-$675 for the Mix-Pre.
Sonically the mix-pre is light years ahead of the FP-33. Get the Mix-Pre
you won't regret it.

Eric

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Dan <dan@nospam.com> wrote:

>I am looking for recommendations on a field use preamp/mixer for 2
>condenser XLR mics. It must be able to run batteries and supply phantom
>power and be very mobile/rugged. Is the MixPre by Sound Devices my best
>bet? I was hoping for something a little less expensive, but I am not
>familiar enough with audio recording to make that judgement.

Have a look at our Mic2496 -- it would seem to fit your need.

http://www.core-sound.com/Mic2496.html

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Core Sound http://www.stealthmicrophones.com
Teaneck, New Jersey USA http://www.core-sound.com
moskowit@core-sound.com Tel: 201-801-0812, FAX: 201-801-0912