Vintech 573 vs Neve 511 vs Avalon 737 vs Drawmer 1960 vs ISA 828

This is a Rode nt2 mic, on the back of a Steinway K52 upright. The mic didn't move at all between takes. It's too close to the wall for a great sound...but so be it, just wanted to do a quick test, and then it occured to that, given that the sound was harmonically rich, it might be of interest to someone.



audio:

http://ift.tt/1E3ILlQ

for Wav files,

or go to http://ift.tt/1LXY8yH for a video (the answers are also posted there).

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All examples are going through an apogee rosetta 200 into logic...except for the Focusrite ISA 828, which is using it's own converters.



In no particular order, here are the pre-amps used.

RND 511 with SILK engaged at max, Vintech 573 regular impedance setting, Focusrite ISA 828, Drawmer 1960 (with no compression), Avalon 737 (with No compression).



Ok, so, turn your ears up, take your notes on which you think is which, what you like about different ones, and RATE each Pre from 1-10. Please add your comments here or on the youtube vid, and then check the info on the youtube vid for the answers. Here's the link again:

http://ift.tt/1LXY8yH



Cheers!

Jeremy Mage

Vintech 573 vs Neve 511 vs Avalon 737 vs Drawmer 1960 vs ISA 828