Preamp for ecm8000

ZeNmAc · 10th September 2010, 07:07 AM

Like the title says, I need a preamp for an ecm8000 I'll be buying soon. Going to be using it with my laptop most likely. I really don't know what to look for in a preamp.

Thanks for helping.

ZeNmAc · 27th September 2010, 07:27 PM

Anyone?

tomchr · 27th September 2010, 08:45 PM

It'll need to have gain and it'll need to support phantom power.

~Tom

Speedskater · 27th September 2010, 10:14 PM

Here is a good place to start:

ESP Projects Pages - DIY Audio and Electronics - Audio test equipment

mrwireless · 28th September 2010, 05:18 PM

I'm in the same situation. Having looked around for mic pres i've decided it's better to just get a new external soundcard with this feature instead. There are a few cheaper mic pres around but you end up with two boxes. I ask myself if i really want something as ugly as the Behringer XENYX 802 hanging around unused most of the time?

I'm considering these audio interfaces: M-Audio FireWire Solo, M-Audio ProFire 610, PreSonus FireStudio Mobile, Focusrite Saphire Pro 14. All with 48V phantom and s/pdif coax outs (which i need).

buggsson · 2nd November 2010, 05:41 PM

There are now XLR to USB-AC converters around. I've seen two and the cost was from around 80-150 USD depending on model. One hade headphone connection as well. Sonically, I don't know how good they are.

buggsson · 2nd November 2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggsson

There are now XLR to USB-AC converters around. I've seen two and the cost was from around 80-150 USD depending on model. One hade headphone connection as well. Sonically, I don't know how good they are.

I've forgot to mention that they are preamps as well. Blue Microphones makes the cheaper one called "Icicle" and can be had for approx. 60 USD.

juz400 · 22nd November 2010, 11:54 AM

Sorry to dig up an old thread but I have exactly the same question!!

I have an ECM8000 mic, I was going to build a preamp but there are 4 options I can choose from with alot less hair loss...

Blue Microphones Icicle (as mentioned above)
Blue Microphones Icicle XLR To USB Converter: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments

Art Tube Mp Original
Art Tube Mp Original - Valve Mic Preamp With 48V: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Art Tube Mp Studio v3
Art Tube Mp Studio V3 - Valve Mic Preamp With Variable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Behringer MIC800
BEHRINGER MIC800 MIC.-PRE-AMPLIFIER: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

I will be connecting it up to an Asus Xonar Essence STX to measure the Fr. Response
of a set of speakers that I will be running active once I get the HF units.

more details on thread here:
104mm Round Tweeter Replacement

What do you think will be the best option? (UK suppliers only BTW!)
Many thanks in advance!

Justin

juz400 · 23rd January 2011, 06:21 PM

BUMP,

appologies again, no reply in AGES and seems pointless to keep adding the same thread all the time.....

Upon further reading it seems that `Valve` preamps are a No Go for Measurement duties
as the valve `sound` is unsuitable!

I do need a USB device BUT I dont need all the extras with some of the devices out there..

Is the Blue Icicle preamp suitable for FR measurements?

I dont want to build or spend too much money on this,
I would rather spend it on new Tweeters and building my (DIY Audio.com) Active Filter 4 boards now I have finaly got a 50VA tran for the PSU
possibly a DIY ReCap for my PAIR of Naim NAP90.3 amps too!

Many thanks (if anyone replys

)

mickeymoose · 24th January 2011, 02:22 PM

The Icicle should do the job (using the free VA software). Note: it is only 16 bit at 44.1K sample rate. I would not expect more than 18kHz/14 bit measurement quality. I myself chose the E-MU 0404. 3x the price but worth it! E

10th September 2010, 07:07 AM	#1
ZeNmAc diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010	Preamp for ecm8000 Like the title says, I need a preamp for an ecm8000 I'll be buying soon. Going to be using it with my laptop most likely. I really don't know what to look for in a preamp. Thanks for helping.

27th September 2010, 10:14 PM	#4
Speedskater diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lakewood, Ohio	Here is a good place to start: ESP Projects Pages - DIY Audio and Electronics - Audio test equipment __________________ Kevin

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27th September 2010, 07:27 PM	#2
ZeNmAc diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010	Anyone?

27th September 2010, 08:45 PM	#3
tomchr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greater Seattle Area	It'll need to have gain and it'll need to support phantom power. ~Tom

28th September 2010, 05:18 PM	#5
mrwireless diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	I'm in the same situation. Having looked around for mic pres i've decided it's better to just get a new external soundcard with this feature instead. There are a few cheaper mic pres around but you end up with two boxes. I ask myself if i really want something as ugly as the Behringer XENYX 802 hanging around unused most of the time? I'm considering these audio interfaces: M-Audio FireWire Solo, M-Audio ProFire 610, PreSonus FireStudio Mobile, Focusrite Saphire Pro 14. All with 48V phantom and s/pdif coax outs (which i need).

2nd November 2010, 05:41 PM	#6
buggsson diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	There are now XLR to USB-AC converters around. I've seen two and the cost was from around 80-150 USD depending on model. One hade headphone connection as well. Sonically, I don't know how good they are.

22nd November 2010, 11:54 AM	#8
juz400 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Sorry to dig up an old thread but I have exactly the same question!! I have an ECM8000 mic, I was going to build a preamp but there are 4 options I can choose from with alot less hair loss... Blue Microphones Icicle (as mentioned above) Blue Microphones Icicle XLR To USB Converter: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments Art Tube Mp Original Art Tube Mp Original - Valve Mic Preamp With 48V: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Art Tube Mp Studio v3 Art Tube Mp Studio V3 - Valve Mic Preamp With Variable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Behringer MIC800 BEHRINGER MIC800 MIC.-PRE-AMPLIFIER: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics I will be connecting it up to an Asus Xonar Essence STX to measure the Fr. Response of a set of speakers that I will be running active once I get the HF units. more details on thread here: 104mm Round Tweeter Replacement What do you think will be the best option? (UK suppliers only BTW!) Many thanks in advance! Justin

23rd January 2011, 06:21 PM	#9
juz400 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	BUMP, appologies again, no reply in AGES and seems pointless to keep adding the same thread all the time..... Upon further reading it seems that `Valve` preamps are a No Go for Measurement duties as the valve `sound` is unsuitable! I do need a USB device BUT I dont need all the extras with some of the devices out there.. Is the Blue Icicle preamp suitable for FR measurements? I dont want to build or spend too much money on this, I would rather spend it on new Tweeters and building my (DIY Audio.com) Active Filter 4 boards now I have finaly got a 50VA tran for the PSU possibly a DIY ReCap for my PAIR of Naim NAP90.3 amps too! Many thanks (if anyone replys )

24th January 2011, 02:22 PM	#10
mickeymoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	The Icicle should do the job (using the free VA software). Note: it is only 16 bit at 44.1K sample rate. I would not expect more than 18kHz/14 bit measurement quality. I myself chose the E-MU 0404. 3x the price but worth it! E