Author Topic: Preamp suggestion

March 21, 2024, 09:19:36 PM
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jasperdany

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Hi,

My main instrument to record is Yamaha Genos, using my Tracking lunchbox Heritage Audio OST 8 ADAT, connected to audio interface Cranborne 500R8. From all my preamps when recording Piano, Epiano or Strings (orchestral strings like quartet and symphony), mp599 has the best sound while tracking, but I still hear a major difference between the sound through phones of Genos, than coming through preamp and Audio interface. Could I improve the sound if I use another preamp ? If yes, any suggestions. I am a newbie to this, so am not sure if am making the right call here.
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March 22, 2024, 04:05:22 PM
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JPK

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mp599 has the best sound while tracking
Do you record with a mic or through the DI?

but I still hear a major difference between the sound through phones of Genos, than coming through preamp and Audio interface.
Do you compare the 2 through the same headphones?
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March 23, 2024, 12:11:10 PM
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jasperdany

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Hi, 

The line out from Genos goes directly to the DI input of mp599. Yes I use the same headphones to test both at phones output of Genos and 500R8 headphones output 

March 23, 2024, 03:29:37 PM
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This is weird because the MP599 is very transparent and there should be no difference.
Could it be possible that the Genos has some sort of speaker simulator on the phone output?
How would you describe this major difference?
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March 26, 2024, 12:08:25 PM
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jasperdany

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Hi,

speaker simulator, this I am not able to say. I will check and let you know.